Back in the 1960s this was the place where would-be future pop icons hung out. We've found references to: Marc Bolan, The Kinks, The Rolling Stones, Donovan, Small Faces, Elton John, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Paul Simon, The Clash. David Bowie apparently practically lived here and met his first band here.
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La Gioconda / Giaconda
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Tin Pan Alley
The plaque carries a QR code that provides smartphone users with audio and vi...
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Alexandra Palace
The materials used in the construction of the 1861 International Exhibition were sold and re-used in this building. Named after Princess Alexandra, newly married to the Prince of Wales, opened as "...
2 memorials
Castle Baynard Ward Club (centenary)
Founded by Sir Thomas Vansittart Bowater. Initially intended to protect the ward's interests and enable members to meet councillors in the City of London. Now more just a social club.
1 memorial
First purpose built nurses' home in London
The Henriette Raphael Building at Guy's Hospital.
1 memorial
Fitzjohn’s Residents’ Association
2018: We can't find anything on-line to indicate that they are currently active.
1 memorial
Rhaune Laslett-O'Brien
Lived most of her life in and around West London. After WW2 the housing conditions, the poverty and the racial mix in Notting Hill brought out her skills as a community champion. In 1965 she intr...
Person, Community / Clubs, Race Issues, Social Welfare, Tourism / Traditions
1 memorial