Mechanical engineer and businessman. Born Hamburg, where his grandfather, from Birmingham, had established a business. Educated Germany and London. Inventor and motor industry pioneer. Coined the words "petrol" and "motorcar". Founded the Royal Automobile Club. Had workshops and premises at various locations across London. Died Stoke Poges.
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Frederick Simms
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Frederick Simms
Beneath this arch was situated the first workshop of Frederick Richard Simms,...
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Pierre Cérésole
Engineer and peace activist. Born in Lausanne. He worked in the United States and Japan, returning to Switzerland at the outbreak of WW1. He became a conscientious objector, and was imprisoned beca...
1 memorial
5 memorials
John Coode
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1 memorial
Carroll Shelby
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1 memorial
Wrekin
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Pubs in Time
A scheme developed by The Campaign for Real Ale for erecting plaques on public houses that have featured in significant events in history.
2 memorials
Charles Maresco Pearce
Artist. Grant Waters has a review of his art which was not known to us before. A number of his London scenes are available on-line. Charles Maresco Pearce was born on 11 June 1874 in South Kensing...
1 memorial
Magic Circle
W1, Wardour Street, 17, Morden & Lea
The Magic Circle was founded on this site at Pinoli's Restaurant by twenty-three magicians on July 1st 1905. British Plaque Trust
2 subjects commemorated,
1 creator
Tottenham High Cross
N17, Monument Way
It seems strange that the Dean of Armagh, based in Armagh, Ireland should be residing in what would then have been a village to the north...
1 subject commemorated,
2 creators
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