Rowing race from Mortlake to Putney. Founded by Steve Fairbairn.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Head of the River Race
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Steve Fairbairn
{Medallion on an obelisk, with a portrait:} Steve Fairbairn, 1862 1938. {Pl...
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Jim Cobb
Rower. Putney Town Henley Wyfold IV's finalist [twice: 1957 & 1958].
1 memorial
Richard James Pawley
A player at the London Welsh Rugby Football Club who was killed in WW1.
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
Joseph Whitaker
Born in London, apprenticed to a bookseller aged fourteen. With experience of a number of firms he set up his own publishing business. 1858 launched The Bookseller. 1869 published the first issue o...
1 memorial
Ze'ev Friedman
Weightlifter. Born in either Prokopyevsk, Russia or Poland, he moved to Israel in 1960. He began his career as a gymnast, but switched direction and won a bronze medal at the 1971 Asian Weightlifti...
Person, Sport / Games, Tragedy, Germany, Israel/Palestine, Poland, Russia
1 memorial
Victoria Park
London's first public park. Known locally as Vicky Park or the People's Park, it was laid out by Sir James Pennethorne. It became a welcome relief from the cramped living conditions of the East End...
2 memorials
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Lady Byron
Born as Anne Isabella Milbanke, sometimes known as Annabella, an heiress in her own right. Unusually well-educated. An unwise marriage to Lord Byron in January 1815 lasted only a year but did produ...
1 memorial
St Mary Somerset - Ewan Christian
EC4, Lambeth Hill, St Mary's Somerset Church
The dates given on the plaque are about the time that the church ceased functioning and was demolished but we can't explain the exact dates.
2 subjects commemorated
Imperial Camel Corps
Formed in 1916. At its height there were 4,150 men and 4,800 camels. 3 of the 4 battalions were disbanded in mid-1918. The 2nd Battalion was disbanded in May 1919.
Group, Armed Forces, Animals, Australia, Egypt, India, Israel/Palestine, New Zealand
1 memorial
Henry Labouchere
MP and journalist. Born London of a rich banking family; Baron Taunton was his uncle. Married an actress. Responsible for the criminalisation of all male homosexual activity; prior to his effort...
1 memorial
Indira Gandhi and Lord Paul
W1, Portland Place, 9, Pavement Features
Two rather sad tree boxes, one empty and the other containing a dead commemorative tree.
3 subjects commemorated
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