Hon. Sec. of the Commissioners of the 1890 Bermondsey Library.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
J. Harrison
Commemorated ati
Bermondsey Library - foundation stone
This public library was erected 1890-1. Commissioners: A. Lafone, MP - Chairm...
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William Honey
Trustee of the Lambeth Hayles Estate development in 1894.
John Buchan
Author and Governor-General of Canada. Born at Perth, Scotland. He entered the diplomatic service, becoming private secretary to the High Commissioner for Southern Africa. Created Baron Tweedsmuir ...
Person, Literature, Politics & Administration, Canada, Scotland, South Africa
Thomas May
Poet, dramatist and historian. Born Sussex. Commissioned by the House of Commons to compose a History of the Parliament, published 1647. A supporter of the regicides. Buried Westminster Abbey. Whe...
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John Passmore Edwards
Political and social reformer, politician, peace activist, and anti-slavery campaigner he became one of the most successful newspaper proprietors of his time. Born in a small Cornish village and ed...
Person, Journalism / Publishing, Peace, Philanthropy, Politics & Administration, Race Issues, Social Welfare
Dr Jimmy Mallon
E1, Commercial Street, Toynbee Hall
The plaques about the clock are at about shoulder height on the wall below the clock. The blue Mallon plaque is on the building to the left.
Sherlock Holmes
Originally named Sheridan Hope, then Sherringford Holmes and finally Sherlock Holmes. Created by Arthur Conan Doyle, the first story was begun in 1886. The Festival of Britain had an exhibition es...
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