In 1714, a well of 'chalybeate waters' (water impregnated with iron) was discovered near the Bell Inn, Kilburn. Gardens and a 'great room' were opened in an attempt to compete with the nearby Hampstead Well. They remained popular into the nineteenth century. The Bell Inn was demolished and rebuilt in 1863.
See the plaques for our thoughts on the location of the Wells and the Spa.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Kilburn Wells
This is one of a set of 7 pavement plaques - see Kilburn Bridge for the list.
Architect and designer. Born near Hull, Yorkshire. Influenced by William Morris, his early work included the design of wallpaper and textiles. His designs for houses became very influential on dom...
Borough Engineer of Southwark Council in 1936. He designed the Walworth Clinic so we have classified him as an architect, though we can't find any more of his work.
Architect active at least in this period, 1883-91. From The Builder, 1887: "Professional Partnership. — Mr. T. Thornton Green, surveyor, Poultry, announces that he has taken into partnership Mr. P...
Founded to focus attention on the historic environment of the borough and to record, preserve and enhance its historic buildings.
Psychoanalyst and welfare worker. Born Enid Flora Albu. She was involved in the organisation and administration of the Family Welfare Association and Citizens' Advice Bureaux. After her first marri...
This site was originally occupied by housing, St Katharine's Rents. In 1864 the builder George Myers erected this warehouse to store merchandise for the Plymouth Densham family business. It was alw...
This listed building was designed by Vernor Rees in 1926, one of the first steel-framed buildings ever erected. The balconies are decorat...
Sculptor. Born St Pancras. First woman sculptor of the Royal British Society of Sculptors. List of works and addresses at Mapping of Sculpture.
Edith Cavell was born on 4 December 1865 in Swardeston in Norfolk. At the age of 20 she entered the nursing profession, training at the London Hospital 1896 - 1901. Assistant Matron at the Shoredit...
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