From Colonial Spectacles “John (or Jan) F. Groll was an architect and engineer. After completing his studies in Delft, he worked for the department of public works in British India….” We can't find out much about him, let alone a portrait so we are using his designs for the 1905 Peace Palace in The Hague - does the tower remind you of anything?
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Jan F. Groll
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St George's Circus - clock tower
Our image comes from Historic England where we found the designer, Groll, but...
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Tottenham High Cross
Erected between 1600 and 1609 on the site of a wooden wayside cross which was first mentioned in 1409. There is some speculation that the first structure on the site was a Roman beacon or marker. T...
1 memorial
Giles Scott, Son and Partner
Arcitectural firm founded by Giles Gilbert Scott. Their work includes the reconstuction of Guildhall, and later the Guildhall Art Gallery.
1 memorial
City of Ur
Ancient city of Mesopotamia (located mainly in modern-day Iraq). It dates from circa 3,800 B.C. The site is noted for its prominent ziggurat. It started to decline from around 550 BC and was no lon...
1 memorial
Basil Champneys
Architect. Born Whitechapel. Died at home at 42 Frognal Lane, Hampstead. Works include: Newnham College, Cambridge.
1 memorial
Alec Clifton-Taylor
Architectural historian, author & broadcaster. He lived in Kensington most of his life and was President of the Kensington Society from 1978 until his death.
1 memorial
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Frieze of Parnassus - Cellini
SW7, Kensington Road
The monument, officially titled the Prince Consort National Memorial, celebrates Victorian achievement and Prince Albert's passions and i...
1 subject commemorated,
1 creator
Cecil Beaton - NW3
NW3, Langland Gardens, 21
Sir Cecil Beaton, 1904 - 1980, photographer and designer, was born and lived here until 1911. Heath and Old Hampstead Society
1 subject commemorated,
1 creator
Guildhall - restored
EC2, Guildhall Yard
Our picture shows the north-east corner of the Yard. The cyclist is in front of the two benches. The plaque is carved on the panel on the...
2 subjects commemorated,
3 creators
Gresley Society Trust
From the Trust's website: "Our purpose is to study and celebrate the life and works of Sir Nigel Gresley in particular, and the works and achievements of the London & North Eastern Railway in g...
1 memorial
Islington Tunnel - west
N1, Grand Union Canal near Muriel Street
This modern plaque is at the bottom of the sloping path on the left. 2019: The plaque at the other, east, end of this tunnel has been re...
2 subjects commemorated,
2 creators
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