Athlete. Born in Albacken, Sweden. He set over a dozen middle distance world records in events ranging from 1500 to 5000 metres, and was the first person to run a sub-fourteen minute 5000 metres.
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Gunder Hägg
Footballer. Played 81 times for the England national team 1997 - 2011, Born at King's College Hospital in Camberwell and grew up in Peckham, living on the Friary Estate.
Riding track, 1384 metres long. The name is possibly derived from 'route de roi' (the king's road) as it was established by King William III, forming part of his carriage drive from Whitehall to Ke...
The relay began with four flames kindled on the highest peaks of the four nations of the United Kingdom, which were then brought to their respective capital cities for special events honouring the ...
American boxer. Born New York state. Not the Archbishop, John Camel Heenan, despite what Wikipedia says.
Booth moved his meetings which had begun in the summer in a tent inside as the winter approached. The building was known as the Assembly...
Prime Minister 1827-1828. Secretary of State for the Colonies 1827. Father of George. Died Putney Heath.
The inscription is in excellent condition which makes us think it has recently been remade.
King Edward VII. Originally scheduled for 26 June but delayed due to the main player needing to have his appendix out, an innovative operation at the time. The elderly Archbishop Temple officiated ...
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