Hotel chain. Founded in Memphis, Tennessee, by Kemmons Wilson. There are currently (2018) about 2,500 hotels worldwide.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Holiday Inn
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Rotary Armillary
An armillary (or astrolabe) is a model comprising rings showing the positions...
Other Subjects
Cornish Gorsedd
The Gorsedh is a non-political, non affiliated to any religion, non-profit-making organisation. It exists to maintain the national Celtic spirit of Cornwall, to promote the study of literature, ar...
1 memorial
Martin Spencer
Swan Marker and Barge Master of the Vinters Company c.2006-7. Modelled for the figure in the Vintners statue. Deceased by 2023.
1 memorial
Jubilee Walkway
The first phase of what was initially called the Silver Jubilee Walkway was opened by the unveiling of a bronze plaque at the South Bank Lion, in 1977. The unveiling of panels marking new sections ...
6 memorials
Percy Grainger
Composer and pianist, collector and arranger of folk music. Born Brighton, Melbourne, Australia. In London 1901 – 14. Very close relationship with his mother, some thought too close. Financed a...
1 memorial
Sir Laurence Gomme
Born 3 Cecil Street, Stepney. Clerk to the London County Council, folklorist and historian. Died at home, Buckinghamshire.
Person, History, Politics & Administration, Tourism / Traditions
1 memorial
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St Barnabas Woodford Green war memorial
IG8, Snakes Lane East, St Barnabas Church
In the inscription "they gave their lives" is given as a quotation but its source is not obvious. When we visited, in addition to a few ...
War dead | WW1
61 subjects commemorated, 1 creator
61 subjects commemorated, 1 creator
Christmas cards
The first card was designed by John Horsley. The Mail has some pictures of early Christmas cards.
1 memorial
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
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