Overseer of St Marys Rotherhithe in 1886.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
John D. Hawkins
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St Mary Rotherhithe gate piers - north
The necessary repairs to the walls, railings and gates of the churchyard buri...
St Mary Rotherhithe gate piers - south
Given the state of the inscription we hope you are impressed with our ability...
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Lord Donald Soper
Christian Socialist and pacifist. Born 36 Knoll Road, Wandsworth. Keen sportsman but gave up cricket when (at college we think) as the bowler, he accidentally killed the batsman. As well as under...
Sir Victor Horsley
Scientist and soldier. Born Victor Alexander Haden Horsley in 2 Tor Villas, Campden Hill, Kensington. As a physician, he developed many practical neurosurgical techniques and was the first person t...
Person, Armed Forces, Medicine, Politics & Administration, Egypt, France, Iraq
Morgan Fund Trustees
We guess this was a short-lived organisation, created to manage the funds raised to erect the plaque, probably in 1913.
Stepney Borough Council
Former London borough which is now part of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.
Alderman R. G. Linale
Mayor of Shoreditch in 1949. By 1962, when he appears on another housing plaque, he had received the MBE.
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Music Hall Guild of Great Britain and America
This organisation seems to incorporate the Theatre and Film Guild of Great Britain and America. Wikipedia gives an overview of this charity's activities. 2025: the Guild let us know that their new...
British Medical Association
Founded as the Provincial Medical and Surgical Association (PMSA) by Sir Charles Hastings in Worcester. In 1836 Dr George Webster founded an organisation called the British Medical Association. Fr...
John Nost the Elder / John van Nost
Born Mechelen, now in Belgium. Moved to England in late 17th century. His nephew, John Nost the Younger, carried on the business, and indeed we are not certain which one created the Geffrye statue....
Corporation of the City of London
The municipal governing body of the City of London. Officially the 'Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London'. In 2006 the name was changed from just 'Corporation of London' to disti...
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