Interested in rural science and one of the chief patrons of the Bath and West Agricultural Society of which he was President at the time of his death.
His youngest politician brother, William (1767 – 1840) was murdered by his valet, at his Mayfair home in Norfolk Street (now Dunraven Street). Now demolished, along with all the houses on the east side.
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Francis Russell, 5th Duke of Bedford
Inside the gates at each entrance to the square there is a modern information...
Art in the Park is a charity devoted to enriching Londoners' lives and environment through visual arts. They run art and performance based education and training workshops, and are involved in comm...
Leased by John Evelyn from Charles II in 1663 and trashed by Peter the Great in 1698. The picture source gives a full history of the house which was badly damaged in WW2 and demolished in 1947. T...
We think this group is now (2015) called Veolia.
Group, Community / Clubs, Gardens / Agriculture, Philanthropy
Some of these plaques have an 'R' representing Regent Street which was (2024 defunct) a Crown Estate website promoting Regent Street as a shopping destination. Wikipedia had (2025: the map is no ...
Born near Belgrave Square. The Earl of Meath was actively engaged in social and philanthropic work. He was the first chairman of the Young Men's Friendly Society, first President of the British Col...
Property developer. Born Farnham. Died at home in Chislehurst. Conceived the idea of Daylight Saving in 1905 and lobbied for it until his death. It was taken up by Parliament but failed to beco...
Previously known as the Performing Rights Society. They have also erected plaques to Squeeze, Jethro Tull and Blur.
Publican of the Goat in Boots probably from 1884 - 1895, overseeing the rebuilding in 1887. Andrew Behan has kindly carried out some research on this man: William Prangnell was born in October 184...
Actor and theatre manager. Born Henry William George Lupino in London. He came from a theatrical family and adopted the name 'Lane' from a great aunt. He made his first stage appearance at the age ...
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