Person    | Male  Born 26/5/1851  Died 30/4/1929

Francis Lord Derwent

Francis Vanden-Bempde-Johnstone, 2nd Baron Derwent. Army officer and landowner. Attended Eton, 1864-9. 

First born son to Harcourt Vanden-Bempde-Johnstone of Hackness Grange, Scarborough. Harcourt was the 1st Baron Derwent (1829-1916) peer and Liberal Party politician. He and his wife Charlotte Mills had 9 children altogether, including the 4 mentioned on the plaque at the Boat House: Francis, Alan, Cecil and Gilbert.

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Francis Lord Derwent

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Gilbert Johnstone Boat-House

This Boat House was given to the Club by Gilbert Johnstone, the youngest of 9...

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Prince Adolphus, Duke of Cambridge

Prince Adolphus, Duke of Cambridge

Born at Buckingham House (later Palace) seventh son of King George III. Created Duke of Cambridge in 1801. Father of George, 2nd Duke of Cambridge and of Princess Mary, Duchess of Teck.

Person, Armed Forces, Royalty

1 memorial
C. Duggan

C. Duggan

Employed at the Holloway bus/tram garage - Pemberton Gardens. Served and was killed in WW1.

Person, Armed Forces

War dead, WW1
1 memorial
F. T. Chapman

F. T. Chapman

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
G. French, (No 2)

G. French, (No 2)

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

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Plaistow Library

Plaistow Library

E13, North Street, 79

In 1902 Plaistow was part of the Borough of West Ham.

1 subject commemorated, 7 creators
Rupert Murdoch

Rupert Murdoch

Co-funder of the Reagan statue in Grosvenor Square. An Australian/American media mogul.

Person, Benefactor, Journalism / Publishing, Australia

2 memorials
Melanie Klein

Melanie Klein

NW8, Clifton Hill, 42

Klein moved here in 1933 and stayed till 1953 when she moved to a flat in 20 Bracknell Gardens, West Hampstead.

1 subject commemorated, 1 creator
National Grid

National Grid

The high-voltage electric power transmission network in Great Britain, connecting power stations and major sub-stations. It ensures that electricity generated anywhere in England, Scotland and Wale...

Group, Industry

2 memorials