Scrap metal dealers in Greenwich, founded by Charles Robinson. In 1953 leased the land that became Anchor Iron & Crowley's Wharf, and moved there. The principal cargoes were scrap iron, lead ingots, metal and glass.
Ballast Quay has photographs of the business.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
C. A. Robinson & Co
{On the base of the monument:} Anchor Iron Wharf In 964 King Edgar granted th...
C. A. Robinson & Co. This stone was laid by C. A. Robinson Esq. A. C. Rob...
It's rare for a plaque to specify the time at which it was unveiled - we coun...
See Burtons. The picture shows, left to right: Arnold, Barbara, Stanley, Raymond.
Dressmaker and fashion designer. From English Heritage: "Muir began her fashion career in retail at Liberty’s in 1950, where she received an informal education in the business side of fashion, whi...
Banker and politician, grandson of the bank founder Sir Francis. Born Lee, near Lewisham, Kent. One of the Commissioners for the Great Exhibition, 1851. Died at Fontmell Lodge, Bournemouth.
Cafe owner and ice-dealer. Born Switzerland. Arrived in England in July 1847. Built up a French-style cafe business. In the 1850s he became the first seller of ice-cream to the masses. He had owned...
Broderers were workers in embroidery. The Hall existed in Gutter Lane from 1515 but was burnt in the Great Fire of 1666. It was rebuilt but little used, let and became a warehouse in the 19th cent...
The wording on the plaque does not make it clear that Lepidus died by suicide, which is our understanding, having read a number of tellin...
The left-most of 3 plaques on the back wall of the garden.
Actor, theatre builder and manager. Built The Theatre in Curtain Road.
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