The attack happened when the pub was full of people enjoying a night out. Twenty seven were killed and dozens were seriously injured.
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Crooked Billet - V2 attack
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Crooked Billet - V2 attack
In memory of all those killed and injured at this site by a V2 rocket which d...
Other Subjects
1 memorial
Martin Dinnegan
Killed as the result of gang rivalries, aged 14. Stabbed in Tollington Way.
1 memorial
William Orren
Role on the lost expedition: Able seaman on SS Erebus. See John Franklin.
1 memorial
Szmul Zygielbojm
Politician. Born in Borowica, Poland. He became involved in the Jewish labour movement (Bundism), and in 1917, represented Chełm at the first Bundist convention in Poland. He was invited to serve a...
1 memorial
Sir Roy Watts
Chief Executive of British Airways and then Chairman of Thames Water. Obituary at the Independent. The Independent of 4 May 1993 reported that his body was spotted 50 yards down river of Westminst...
1 memorial
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The Drum
SW12, Balham Hill, 4
Subbrit gives more information. Everyone loves a hidden tunnel. For more see William Lyttle, the Mole man."
8 subjects commemorated
Highbury Quadrant Congregational Church - 3 Smith
N5, Highbury Quadrant
The 7 plaques are on different faces of the frontage of the building. We've numbered them left to right. Plaque 3 can be seen in our phot...
1 subject commemorated
George Meredith - Kingston upon Thames
KT2, London Road, 144, Buick House
Erected before October 2008.
2 subjects commemorated
William Robert Fountaine Addison, VC
Awarded the VC for his heroism on 9 April 1916, age 32, while serving in the Army Chaplains’ Department. "For his unceasing attention to the wounded... under incessant fire and with utter disregard...
War served, WW1
1 memorial
Southern Syncopated Orchestra
Jazz band. Founded by Will Marion Cook, the all-black band included performers from many areas including the U.S.A., the Caribbean and Ghana. They became extremely popular throughout Europe and per...
2 memorials
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