Explorer. born Nairn, Scotland.
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John Ratcliffe
Mariner and colonist. His family name appears to have originally been Sicklemore, and why he chose to call himself Ratcliffe remains a riddle. He was captain of the 'Discovery', one of three ships ...
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Edward Couch
Role on the lost expedition: Officer on SS Erebus. See John Franklin.
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Mayflower Compact
The first governing document of Plymouth Colony. Written by the 'Separatists' who were passengers on the Mayflower. It was signed by forty-one members while the ship was anchored in what is now Pro...
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Robinson Crusoe
Titular character in the novel by Daniel Defoe published in 1719. See also Friday.
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Henry Sait
Role on the lost expedition: Able seaman on SS Terror. See John Franklin.
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Abraham Lincoln
16th President of the USA. Born Kentucky. Assassinated while watching a very popular British play "Our American Cousin" in Ford's theatre, Washington, by John Wilkes Booth, an actor and Confederate...
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Elstree and Borehamwood Town Council
Originally formed as the Elstree Parish Council.
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Woodrow Wilson
President of the USA 1913 - 1921. the photo shows him at Buckingham Palace on his 1918 visit. Left to right: Mrs Wilson, Queen Mary, President Wilson, King George V, Princess Mary. For a list of...
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3 - Johnson’s Court – Dr Johnson’s Dictionary
EC4, Fleet Street
There are 8 Courts running off the north side of this section of Fleet Street and on the ground at the entrance to each Court is a plaque...
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