Builder active in 1871.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
C. R. Foster
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St Jude - enlargement
This memorial stone was laid on the 8th day of June 1871 to the Glory of God,...
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Dove Bros. Ltd
Builders. Founded in Studd Street, Islington by William Spencer Dove (1793-1869). In 1852 his sons turned the business into a partnership. Builders of the pathology block of St Bartholomew's Hospit...
7 memorials
Gregar and Son
Building contractors. William Gregar & Son, a West Ham firm based at 1 Grove Crescent. William died 1899. His son, William B. Gregar, born 1858 carried on the business. Information from Sludge G.
1 memorial
Wimpole Street Post Office
This was at the southern end of Wimpole Street, on the east side. The Royal Society of Medicine website tells us: "Once again 1 Wimpole Street was given a major refurbishment between 1982 – 86 ......
1 memorial
Thomas Smith (Tottenham)
From British History Online we've learnt that lordships are something that could be bought and sold. The Tottenham lordships were tied in with Bruce Castle, until Thomas Smith got involved. Smith l...
1 memorial
Christ Church Spitalfields - alterations
Wikipedia says the works were done in 1850 but the church's own website confirms the date in the plaque and seems to say that all the Victorian alterations were undone ("a restoration of the church...
1 memorial
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Charles Lamb - Islington
N1, Duncan Terrace, 64
Charles Lamb lived with his sister at Colebrooke Cottage from 1823 - 1827. Of this home he wrote "a cheerful dining room is studded all o...
1 subject commemorated,
1 creator
Sir Joseph Banks
From the British Library: "Joseph Banks was a prominent botanist, who served as President of the Royal Society, and advised on the development of the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew. He was a key figu...
2 memorials
Emma Cons - W1
W1, Seymour Place, Walmer Castle, 136 Walmer House
Cons was not herself wealthy so it seems odd to describe her as a philanthropist, and the plaque has her birth year wrong, according to t...
2 subjects commemorated,
1 creator
Peace tree
N6, Muswell Hill Road
Bonus fact: in 1944 Jerry Springer was born in nearby Highgate tube station.
1 subject commemorated,
1 creator
Sir Spencer Maryon-Wilson
Benefactor. Born Spencer Pocklington Maryon {sic} Maryon-Wilson, gaining the title of 11th Baronet Wilson on January 1st 1898. He was responsible for the erection of many horse troughs.
2 memorials
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