From the Trust's website: "Our purpose is to study and celebrate the life and works of Sir Nigel Gresley in particular, and the works and achievements of the London & North Eastern Railway in general."
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
Gresley Society Trust
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Nigel Gresley statue
Our photo shows the statue shortly after unveiling, with only a temporary not...
Other Subjects
Bow Library
One of many public libraries founded by John Passmore Edwards. Designed by S. B. Russell, it is a Grade II listed building and features the ornate 'Macullum' clock, which is named after a local ph...
Tokyo Sherlock Holmes Society
Active in 1953. Initiated by Richard Hughes and also known as the Baritsu Chapter.
Sir George Williams
Founder of the Young Men's Christian Association. Born Somerset. Died in a hotel in Torquay.
Alexandra Palace
The materials used in the construction of the 1861 International Exhibition were sold and re-used in this building. Named after Princess Alexandra, newly married to the Prince of Wales, opened as "...
Crystal Palace Foundation
Dedicated to preserving the history of the Crystal Palace.
Previously viewed
Islington Tunnel - west
N1, Grand Union Canal near Muriel Street
This modern plaque is at the bottom of the sloping path on the left. 2019: The plaque at the other, east, end of this tunnel has been re...
J. Duff-Brown
Islington Librarian in 1906. We believe he also published books on librarianship.
Sir T. Gregory Foster
First name was Thomas but he did not use it. The first Provost of University College London, 1904–1929. Vice-Chancellor of the University of London from 1928 to 1930.
Dolphin pub
We found the building on Google Street View dated 2012 but by 2014 it was gone. From the design of the building and the dolphin relief we'd guess it was built c1930-40. It appears on a 1950 map. T...
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