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Cassivellaunus

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British tribal chief. He led the defence against the invading forces of Julius Caesar in 54 BC. In this second Roman invasion he led an alliance of tribes against Roman forces, but eventually surrendered after his location was revealed to Julius Caesar by defeated Britons.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Cassivellaunus

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Brentford Monument

Brentford High Street have carried out some magnificent research on Brentford...

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Hyde Park Barracks / Knightsbridge Barracks

Hyde Park Barracks / Knightsbridge Barracks

This site was first developed in 1795 for use by the Horse Guards. The barracks were designed by architect James Johnson and buildings were added up to 1803. (British History Online – 1st Barracks ...

Group, Animals, Armed Forces

2 memorials
William Jonas

William Jonas

Footballer and soldier. Born in Blyth, Northumberland. He started his football career with Jarrow Croft and joined Clapton Orient in June 1912. At the outbreak of WW1 he enlisted with the 17th Midd...

Person, Armed Forces, Sport / Games, France

War dead, WW1
1 memorial
Dudley Graham Johnson, VC

Dudley Graham Johnson, VC

Awarded the VC for his heroism on 4 November 1918, age 34, while serving in the South Wales Borderers. "During repeated attempts to cross the Sambre Canal his conduct was a fine example of great va...

Person, Armed Forces

War served, WW1
1 memorial
Hampstead Police Force

Hampstead Police Force

British History Online provides a quite detailed history of the police force and where it was located.

Group, Armed Forces

2 memorials
Sir Arthur Harris, "Bomber Harris"

Sir Arthur Harris, "Bomber Harris"

Marshal of the Royal Air Force BT, GCB, OBE, AFC. Born Cheltenham. Died at home at Goring-on-Thames. Appointed Commander-in-Chief, Bomber Command in 1942. He quickly made his command very success...

Person, Armed Forces

1 memorial