From their website (the picture source): "founded in 1856 by three liberal MPs as a mechanism for expanding the field of voters eligible to elect Members of Parliament". We don't understand but since all records were lost in WW2 we probably never will. Now it is a property company.
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British Land
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Gilt of Cain - Slave trade
This sculpture, 'Gilt of Cain', was unveiled by Bishop Tutu in commemoration ...
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William Ramsay
Royal mason. In 1332 designed the Chapter House and Cloister at St Paul's.
1 memorial
Improved Industrial Dwellings Co Ltd
Founded by Sir Sydney Waterlow.
3 memorials
New Change Buildings
A massive building, constructed 1953 - 60 by the architect Victor Heal. Our picture comes via Joe Blogs from PostWarBuildings, which has a lot to say about this building, and not much is compliment...
1 memorial
1 memorial
1 memorial
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Tony Banks
MP, Chairman of GLC in October 1985 - 86 when it was abolished by Mrs Thatcher. Born Belfast (although he does not appear to have any Irish connections). Died while visiting Florida.
1 memorial
India House - in India
India, W, India, Gujarat, Kutch, Mandvi, Kutch
This town is the birthplace of Shyamji Krishna Varma, who founded India House.
3 subjects commemorated
Sir Hamo Thornycroft
Sculptor. Born William Hamo Thornycroft (but the William is normally dropped) at 39 Stanhope Street, Regent's Park. Son of sculptors Thomas and Mary Thornycroft. Studied at the Royal Academy Sch...
8 memorials
Alderman W. G. Barrenger
In 1926, as Mayor of Hornsey he opened the newly designated Priory Park. Chairman of the Council of the Hornsey Central Hospital in 1937. In 1940 his address was given as 18, Fordington Road, Highg...
1 memorial
Stanley Moss Atkins
Councillor, J.P. Mayor of Hammersmith 1963-64. 1964 – Elected as the first chairman of the newly merged boroughs of Hammersmith and Fulham. Additional information and photo provided by Martin Atkin...
1 memorial
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