1943

Fighter Command

Categories: Armed Forces

Image source: aircraftconservation.co.uk

Famous for its role in the Battle of Britain, fending off the German air attack on Britain.

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Fighter Command

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Croydon Aerodrome Battle of Britain memorial

21 foot high and topped with a bronze eagle, this monument does not actually ...

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Major General Charles George Gordon

Army officer. Made his military reputation in China. Achieved lasting fame through his death at the siege of Khartoum. His name, and his marching band (which performs annually at the Whitehall sta...

Person, Armed Forces, China/Hong Kong, Sudan

4 memorials

A. R. Beardwell

Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.

Person, Armed Forces

War served, WW1

1 memorial

An infantry regiment in the British Army, part of the Territorial Force (later renamed the Territorial Army). The regiment saw distinguished service in World War I and was disbanded, shortly before...

Group, Armed Forces

1 memorial

E. J. Arnold

Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.

Person, Armed Forces

War served, WW1

1 memorial

Arthur James Goreham

Arthur James Goreham was born on 13 May 1899 in West Ham, the youngest of four children of William Goreham and Mary Jane Goreham née Oriss. His father was a General Labourer. The 1901 census shows ...

Person, Armed Forces, Emergency Services, Tragedy

0 memorials

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Crabbet Park Arabian Stud

Founded by Wilfrid Blunt and his wife. From 1917 run by their daughter, Lady Wentworth until her death in 1957.

Place, Animals

1 memorial

Richard Wright

Musician. One of the founders of the Pink Floyd group.

Person, Music / songs

1 memorial

W. H. Bodman

Resident of Hendon who served and died in WW2.

Person, Armed Forces

War dead, WW2

1 memorial

Curfew Tower

A gateway, it is the only complete remaining building of Barking Abbey. Built in the 14th century and reconstructed in 1460, it now forms the main entrance to the churchyard of St Margaret's Churc...

Building, Religion

1 memorial

Cobley Farm and Fallow Farm

First documented in 1674, at its largest the farmland was bounded by High Road, Ballards Lane, Long Lane, Squire's Lane. The Cobley family owned he farm from 1680 to 1902 when it was sold, the bui...

Place, Gardens / Agriculture, Property

4 memorials