Medical adviser to City Companies, with an interest in history, particularly John Wilkes. Cope promoted the erection of the statue.
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William Watkiss Lloyd
Born Homerton. Classical and literary scholar. Although he worked in his cousin’s tobacco manufacturing firm until his retirement, he devoted all his spare time to the study of art, architecture,...
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Bexley Civic Society
Environmental group. Founded in the 1970s with the objectives to improve the local environment, protect the green belt, eliminate street clutter and protect wildlife.
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W. E. H. Lecky
Historian. Born William Edward Hartpole Lecky in Newtonpark, County Dublin, Ireland. Initially he studied to be a priest in the Protestant Church of Ireland, but turned to historiography. His chief...
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Sir Leonard Woolley
Archaeologist. Born at 13 Southwold Road, Hackney. He was one of the first modern archaeologists, who excavated in a methodical way, keeping careful records, and using them to reconstruct ancient l...
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Woolwich & District Antiquarian Society
A society devoted to the history of Woolwich, the surrounding area and other historical and conservation matters. It was founded by the local historian William Thomas Vincent.
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