Building    From 1386 

Highgate's original Gate House

Categories: Commerce

Building

Erected at the entrance to the Bishop of London's Park.

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Highgate's original Gate House

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The Gatehouse

The original Gate House was erected here (circa 1386) at the entrance to the ...

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Henry King Lewis

Henry King Lewis

Founded H.K. Lewis & Co. Ltd. in 1844 at 136 Gower St. 24 Gower Place added 1907. Incorporated 1915. Found on the web: "H K Lewis & Co Ltd, booksellers. Founded by Henry King Lewis in 1844...

Person, Commerce, Museums / Libraries

1 memorial
John Courage

John Courage

Born Aberdeen.  Came to London in 1780 as a shipping agent.  He bought the Private House and Old Brewhouse at Horselydown in 1787 and developed it into a thriving business.  Died London.

Person, Commerce, Food & Drink, Scotland

1 memorial
Savoy Hotel

Savoy Hotel

Following the success of the Savoy Theatre the hotel was built next door to satisfy the demand for accommodation from the members of the audience. The first London Hotel to have fully plumbed-in ba...

Group, Commerce

9 memorials
Wilkinson Sword Company

Wilkinson Sword Company

The company was founded as a manufacturer of guns made in Shotley Bridge, County Durham, by Henry Nock in London when he opened premises in Ludgate Hill. 1804, James Nock was appointed Gun Maker to...

Group, Commerce, Industry

1 memorial

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Bromley by Bow war memorial

Bromley by Bow war memorial

E3, St Leonard's Street, Bob's Park / Bromley Recreation Ground

This lead inlay lettering is in remarkably good condition so we think it has recently been renewed. Sadly already one letter has gone mi...

2 subjects commemorated, 1 creator
Lewisham train disaster

Lewisham train disaster

SE13, Lewisham Main Line Station, Ticket Hall

In memory of those who lost their lives. Lewisham train disaster, 4th December 1957. This plaque has been made possible by the help and c...

1 subject commemorated, 4 creators
St Dionis Backchurch

St Dionis Backchurch

Destroyed in the Great Fire in 1666, rebuilt by Wren in 1674, demolished 1878.

Building, Religion

1 memorial
Winchester Palace

Winchester Palace

SE1, Clink Street

The plaque can be seen to the lower right of our photo. We have put the text of a nearby information board onto our page for the Palace.

1 subject commemorated, 1 creator
Stanley Kubrick

Stanley Kubrick

Film director who settled in London and made many of his films here. Born New York City.  The first film made in England was Lolita in 1962.  He lived close to the film studios at Elstree and rarel...

Person, Cinema, Seriously Famous, USA

1 memorial