Group    From 1963 

Gresley Society Trust

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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."

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Gresley Society Trust

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Nigel Gresley statue

Our photo shows the statue shortly after unveiling, with only a temporary not...

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Bow Library

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...

Building, Community / Clubs

2 memorials
Tokyo Sherlock Holmes Society

Tokyo Sherlock Holmes Society

Active in 1953. Initiated by Richard Hughes and also known as the Baritsu Chapter.

Group, Community / Clubs, Literature, Japan

1 memorial
Sir George Williams

Sir George Williams

Founder of the Young Men's Christian Association. Born Somerset. Died in a hotel in Torquay.

Person, Community / Clubs, Religion

2 memorials
Alexandra Palace

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 "...

Place, Community / Clubs, Gardens / Agriculture

2 memorials
Crystal Palace Foundation

Crystal Palace Foundation

Dedicated to preserving the history of the Crystal Palace.

Group, Community / Clubs, History

3 memorials

Previously viewed

Islington Tunnel - west

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...

2 subjects commemorated, 2 creators
A. Blackman

A. Blackman

Hammersmith and Fulham International Brigade volunteer.

Person, Spain

War dead, Other war
1 memorial
J. Duff-Brown

J. Duff-Brown

Islington Librarian in 1906.  We believe he also published books on librarianship.

Person, Museums / Libraries

1 memorial
Sir T. Gregory Foster

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.

Person, Education, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
Dolphin pub

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...

Building, Community / Clubs, Food & Drink

1 memorial