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Cannon in Gunpowder Square

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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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Jubilee Walkway

Jubilee Walkway

The first phase of what was initially called the Silver Jubilee Walkway was opened by the unveiling of a bronze plaque at the South Bank Lion, in 1977. The unveiling of panels marking new sections ...

Place, Tourism / Traditions

6 memorials
Charles Square

Charles Square

This Square was laid out at the same time as Hoxton Square and in 1922 Charles Square still contained at least some houses from about 1685 - 1745.   Only no. 16 remains.  Shown in the picture, it w...

Place, Property

1 memorial
Sutton Adult School

Sutton Adult School

Founded by Thomas Wall. It is now called the Thomas Wall Centre.

Place, Education

1 memorial
Brunner Mond Chemical Works

Brunner Mond Chemical Works

Formed as a partnership in 1873 (becoming a limited company in 1881) by John Brunner and Ludwig Mond. The first factory was in Cheshire. The company was bought by Tata Chemicals in 2006. At the sou...

Place, Industry, Tragedy

1 memorial
Rugby Estate

Rugby Estate

An area of land in Holborn owned by Rugby School. Lawrence Sheriff acquired the land in the 16th century and left it for the support of almshouses and a school. See there for more information.

Place, Property

1 memorial