Born Rochester, Kent to a naval family. He entered the navy, rose to Rear-Admiral and was knighted 1709. Entered Parliament in 1713 and worked the rest of his life in the Board of Admiralty. Known for his generosity to individuals and organisations. Knight of the Golden Spur. Reportedly living at Stanley House, Chelsea when he died.
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Charles Wager
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St Margaret's new tower - 1736
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Sapper Charles Lascelles Still
Charles Lascelles Still was born on 26 February 1915, the son of Francis Albourne Still (1867-1942) and his second wife Sarah Anne Eliza Still née Elliott (1890-1984). His birth was registered in t...
War dead, WW2
1 memorial
1 memorial
Gordon Campbell, VC
Naval Officer. In the North Atlantic on the 17th February 1917, he was commanding HMS Farnborough (Q.5). (Q ships were decoy vessels designed to lure submarines into making surface attacks). He not...
War served, WW1
1 memorial
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
L. S. Wise
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
War served, WW1
1 memorial
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Imperial College foundation stone
SW7, Prince Consort Road, Imperial College
This plaque is at eye level on the front of the pedestal to the left of the entrance, under the Wernher bust. Apologies that we do not y...
2 subjects commemorated,
1 creator
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