Person    | Male  Born 24/1/1749  Died 13/9/1806

Charles James Fox

A celebrated politician, defender of the liberties of the individual, and rake. Heavily involved in the power play between George III and his son, the Prince Regent. Lord Holland's uncle. Died in the (fifth) Duke of Devonshire's house in London.

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Charles James Fox

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Charles Fox - W1

LCC Charles James Fox, 1749 - 1806, statesman, lived here.

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Charles James Fox - statue

He holds a copy of the Magna Carta in his right hand.

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Holland House - blue

Holland House was built in 1605 for Sir Walter Cope, a courtier of King James...

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Sam House

1784 is the date of the election when the publican supported Fox's campaign.

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Salt Office

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1 memorial
Sir William MacCormac, Bart. KCB, KCVO, MD, FRCS

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Eduard Suess

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Frederic Clare Melhado

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11 subjects commemorated
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1 memorial
Henry Purcell

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A. J. Hill

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1 memorial
Bankers Clearing House - 6

Bankers Clearing House - 6

EC4, Lombard Street, Post Office Court

At the north end of Post Office Court, attached to the west wall adjoining St Mary Woolnoth, are six salvaged carved panels. We have numb...

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