This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Len Barnes
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Eton Manor - WW2
The text on the top plaque refers to two locations: "here and at the Eton Man...
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John Bensted
Our colleague Andrew Behan has kindly researched this man: Leading Airman John Charles Archer Bensted was born on 29 December 1923 in Balham, the younger son of Edward John Bensted and Margaret Ben...
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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...
London Arts Board
One of ten regional arts boards which were eventually absorbed to become Arts Council England.
Great Exhibition - Coalbrookdale Gates
SW7, South Carriage Drive
From Royal Parks: "The gates were designed by Charles Crookes. Each of the cast iron gates was cast in one piece. Their finials, supporti...
Lilian Lindsay
Dentist. Born Lilian Murray at 29 Hungerford Road, Holloway. After being refused training in London (for being a woman), she was accepted by the Edinburgh Dental Hospital and School. On qualifying ...
Balham Station bombing
During WW2 Balham, at a depth of 30 feet, was one of many deep tube stations designated for use as a civilian air raid shelter. It sheltered hundreds of people each night. At about 8pm on 14 Octob...
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