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James Hall (writer)

Writer and journalist. James Hall started the campaign to commemorate the first recording studio after he chanced upon it while researching his novel, The Industry Of Human Happiness, set in the early days of the music business.

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James Hall (writer)

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Europe's first disc recording studio

Queen's drummer Roger Taylor unveiled the plaque.

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William Tegetmeier

William Tegetmeier

Naturalist and journalist. Born William Bernhardt Tegetmeier at High Street, Colnbrook Buckinghamshire. A founding member of the Savage Club, and a writer and journalist. He befriended Charles Darw...

Person, Journalism / Publishing, Science

1 memorial
Carlos Castello Branco

Carlos Castello Branco

Brazilian journalist. Following discussions with our Iberian consultant, Julie Nauman, we have assumed that Brazil adopts the Portuguese naming conventions, which makes "Castello Branco" the surn...

Person, Journalism / Publishing, Brazil

1 memorial
Richard Desmond

Richard Desmond

Wealthy publisher and philanthropist.  Born North London.  Owner of Express Newspapers.  Plays in a charity rock bank with Roger Daltrey.

Person, Journalism / Publishing, Philanthropy

1 memorial
Period Living magazine

Period Living magazine

Launched in 1990, we thought this mag had folded years ago but, 2021, it's still going.

Group, History, Journalism / Publishing

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John Walter

John Walter

Publisher, born in London.(His year of birth is approximate). Originally he was a coal merchant and played a leading part in establishing a Coal Exchange in London. In 1782 he purchased a patent fo...

Person, Journalism / Publishing

1 memorial

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Sir Henry Bartle Frere

Sir Henry Bartle Frere

Administrator in India and South Africa. An enlightened 19th century administrator, who nonetheless caused the Zulu Wars by giving Cetshwayo, the Zulu king, an unacceptable ultimatum.

Person, Politics & Administration, India, South Africa

1 memorial
Lord Wandsworth - Plaque

Lord Wandsworth - Plaque

SW12, Nightingale Lane, 105, Ferndale

This building was once the home of Sydney Stern, Lord Wandsworth. From Visit Jewish London: "Nightingale - London’s premier care home for...

2 subjects commemorated, 1 creator
New Cross Fire - Fordham Park

New Cross Fire - Fordham Park

SE8, Childeric Road, Fordham Park

In memory of the young people who died as a result of the New Cross fire 18th January 1981 The names of those remembered Patrick Cummings...

15 subjects commemorated
Bazaar, Kings Road

Bazaar, Kings Road

The first Bazaar boutique was opened by Mary Quant at 138a Kings Road, in 1955. More information and photos at our Image Source, the magnificent Another Nickel in the Machine. Quant opened a second...

Group, Commerce, Craft / Design

1 memorial
White Hart Dock

White Hart Dock

SE1, Albert Embankment

Clearly inspired by the shape of water-going vessels - even the plaque is ship-shaped.

1 subject commemorated, 1 creator