Born Hanover, Germany, died Kensington, Palace, London. Reigned: 1727 - 1760. Notable as the last British sovereign to fight alongside his soldiers (in Germany, against the French). Also the king who finally put down the Scots (at the Battle of Culloden) although he was not there himself. See Cumberland for more details.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
King George II
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Battersea Town Hall - Grand Hall entrance
Intriguingly, the panels are 'palimpsests' or overwritten texts. We can make ...
Buck Hill bastion
This is really an information board rather than a plaque and has a number of ...
George II statue at Greenwich
This statue is made of a single piece of marble weighing 11 tons. As was the ...
George II statue in Golden Square
Erected here in 1753. Previously it was at Cannons, the Duke of Chandos's hou...
Ha-ha in Hyde Park
We find the terminology used on the information board confusing; 'bastion' is...
Other Subjects
The King's Road
It derives its name from the fact that It was King Charles II’s private road to Kew and wasn’t opened to the general public until 1830. Mary Quant opened her shop ‘Bazaar’ here in 1955. Along with ...
1 memorial
King George's Fields Foundation
After the death of King George V the Lord Mayor of London set up a committee to decide on a suitable national memorial. It was decided to erect just one statue and create a number of playing fields...
9 memorials
Golden Wedding of Queen & Prince Philip
See their Silver Wedding for more information.
1 memorial
Eltham Palace
First mentioned in the Domesday Book, but the origins of this Palace are probably much earlier. It was given to Edward II in 1305, and was a royal residence until the 16th century. In 1933 the leas...
1 memorial
King Lucius
According to Wikipedia: a legendary 2nd-century King of the Britons traditionally credited with introducing Christianity into Britain.
1 memorial
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Alfred Waterhouse
W1, New Cavendish Street, 61
English Heritage Alfred Waterhouse, 1830 - 1905, architect, lived here.
1 subject commemorated,
1 creator
Gus Elen
Music-hall singer. Born Ernest Augustine Elen at 103 Pulford Street, Pimlico. He started performing in public houses in 1891, singing songs about working-class life. Moving on to the stage, he beca...
1 memorial
T. Ellis
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
War served, WW1
1 memorial
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
King William III (of Orange)
Son of William II, Prince of Orange, and Mary Stuart (daughter of Charles I). Born in The Hague. Married another grandchild of Charles I, Mary II (daughter of James II). William was formally invite...
12 memorials
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