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Francis Russell, 4th Earl of Bedford

Categories: Property

In 1631 commissioned Inigo Jones to build the residential square at Covent Garden, with a piazza at the centre.

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Francis Russell, 4th Earl of Bedford

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Bedford's Chiswick wall

Brentford and Chiswick Local History Society confirms our link to the 4th Earl.

Covent Garden Market

Large bronze relief "Fruit Porter Bronze", unveiled October 2006 by Mayor of ...

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Sir Thomas Docwra

Grand Prior of the Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, 1501-1527. In 1504 he rebuilt St John's Gate. We guess the Docwra family are descended from Sir Thomas or his family.

Person, Property, Religion

1 memorial

Its name derives from the fact that it was situated by the tow path on the Thames. Although the plaque says that it was built for Oliver Cromwell's troops, it actually originated as a hostelry for ...

Building, Property

1 memorial

St Michael's School and Vicarage

Associated with St Michael's church, Chester Square.

Building, Property

1 memorial

Fruiterers Hall & warehouses

In 1754 the Fruiterers had warehouses at the “Three Cranes”, situated in a lane called Fruiterers’ Alley, running off Thames Street. The Company’s meeting place or hall at that time was the Fruiter...

Building, Property

1 memorial

Workers killed at work (builders)

The thousands of building workers who have lost their lives at work. Researching one of these terrible events reminded us that we have found other memorials to people who died in 'accidents' at wo...

Group, Property, Tragedy

12 memorials

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Dr. Nahum Sokolow

President of the world Zionist Organisation, statesman and author. Born in Russian Poland, Sokolow was a prolific writer and campaigner on behalf of the world Zionist movement. The city of Tel Avi...

Person, Politics & Administration, Religion, Israel/Palestine, Poland, Russia

1 memorial