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Cannon in Gunpowder Square

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We can find no information on the history of this place nor reason for the presence of the cannon.

This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Cannon in Gunpowder Square

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Cannon

{On plaque attached to one side of cannon:} Opened on 29th November 1989 by ...

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Westminster Union Workhouse / St James Workhouse

Westminster Union Workhouse / St James Workhouse

The parish of St James Piccadilly erected a workhouse on Poland Street in 1725 for the able-bodied poor. This was taken over by the newly-formed Westminster Union in 1868. The workhouse closed in o...

Place, Social Welfare

1 memorial
Fish Island

Fish Island

An area of East London bounded by the River Lea Navigation, the Hertford Union Canal and the East Cross Route. In 1865 the land was purchased to be used as a gas works, by the Gas Light and Coke Co...

Place, Community / Clubs

1 memorial
Chisenhale Gallery

Chisenhale Gallery

A non-profit contemporary art gallery. It focuses on a programme of commissioned exhibitions, offsite projects and events, film screenings and talks. Our photograph shows a performance at the gallery.

Place, Art, Dance

1 memorial
Texas

Texas

After Texas won its independence from Mexico in 1836, Britain was one of the first countries in the world to recognize the Republic of Texas as a nation. From Statesman: The United Kingdom enjoys ...

Place, Politics & Administration, USA

1 memorial
Downham Health Leisure Centre

Downham Health Leisure Centre

A community centre in the Borough of Lewisham, It contains a large swimming pool, gym, library and creche.

Place, Community / Clubs, Medicine

1 memorial