Person    | Male  Born 1805  Died 1860

James Wilson

James Wilson

Manufacturer, economist, journalist and public servant. Born Hawick, Scotland. Died Calcutta. Founder in 1843 of the Economist publication. Liberal MP, opponent of the Corn Laws. Founder of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia & China and subsequently First Finance Member of the Viceroy's Council.

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James Wilson

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James Wilson - gone

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UCL Department of Economics

UCL Department of Economics

UCL = University College London

Group, Economist

1 memorial
R.H. Tawney

R.H. Tawney

Born Calcutta, India. Died in a nursing home in Fitzroy Square. Economic/social historian, Christian socialist and founding father of the welfare state.

Person, Economist, History, India

2 memorials
Dr Jimmy Mallon

Dr Jimmy Mallon

Economist and political activist. Born James Joseph Mallon in Chorlton, Manchester. He served an apprenticeship as a jeweller, and In 1903 joined the Independent Labour Party and the Fabian Society...

Person, Economist, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
John Stuart Mill

John Stuart Mill

Philosopher, economist, advocate of women's rights. Born 13 Rodney Street, Pentonville, son of James Mill. Died in Avignon where he had a house. An exponent of Utilitarianism, a theory developed by...

Person, Economist, Gender Issues, Philosophy, France

3 memorials

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Jim Jones

Jim Jones

Poplar councillor imprisoned during the 1921 rates protest.

Person, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
Imperial College foundation stone

Imperial College foundation stone

SW7, Prince Consort Road, Imperial College

This plaque is at eye level on the front of the pedestal to the left of the entrance, under the Wernher bust. Apologies that we do not y...

2 subjects commemorated, 1 creator
James Nelson

James Nelson

Flight Officer, 133 Eagle Squadron, American

Person, USA

War served, WW2
1 memorial
D. J. Behan

D. J. Behan

J. Lyons & Co. Ltd. staff member who died in WW2.

Person, Armed Forces

War dead, WW2
1 memorial
W. T. Kenny

W. T. Kenny

J. Lyons & Co. Ltd. staff member who died in WW1.

Person, Armed Forces

War dead, WW1
1 memorial