This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
G. W. Hall
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St George in the East war memorial
The "Give thanks" phrase does not appear to be a quotation, as we first thoug...
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Thomas Park F.S.A.
"The poetical antiquary", bibliographer and engraver. He published his own verse but mainly he edited historical and literary works. Father of John James Park.
Alexander Parkes
Born Birmingham. Initially worked on improved methods of electroplating. 1856 patented Parkesine, a celluloid recognised as the first man-made plastic (chewing gum, shellac and natural rubber are a...
Boy Telegraphist Arthur James Cownden
Boy Telegraphist on H.M.S. Shark, forces number J/81802. He died, aged 17, when his ship was torpedoed at the start of the Battle of Jutland. His number on the handwritten entry on the Blackheath W...
Henry Fawcett
Economist, politician and educational reformer. Born Salisbury. Blinded in a shooting accident as a young man. The first blind MP. As Postmaster General (1880-4) he developed the parcel post and in...
Person, Economist, Education, Politics & Administration, Social Welfare
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