Set up to install a network of water mains that would deliver hydraulic power through the use of water under high pressure, water from the Thames. The network extended from Hyde Park to Docklands and was used to power lifts, cranes, etc.
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London Hydraulic Power Company
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Nicholson's pubs
The Nicholson's brothers opened their first pub in 1873.
1 memorial
Anthony Richard Petch
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1 memorial
George Rae
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1 memorial
Barclays Bank
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Ambassador Charles H. Price, II
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2 memorials
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Magna Carta
There are four surviving original copies of Magna Carta - two in the British Library, one at Lincoln Cathedral and one at Salisbury Cathedral. The British Library is the place to go to learn about...
7 memorials
School Committee
N1, Bletchley Street
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10 subjects commemorated
Soul II Soul
Musical group. Founded by Jazzie B (Trevor Beresford Romeo). They are best known for their 1989 UK chart-topper and US top five hit 'Back to Life (However Do you Want Me)'.
1 memorial
Southgate Village Hall
N14, High Street, 151
Our photo of the plaque was taken 10 years before the photo of the building, and time had not improved the view, but, 2022, the building ...
1 subject commemorated,
1 creator
Captain Cook's house
Note: this is not Cooks' Cottage - that started life in North Yorkshire and in 1933 was moved to Melbourne, Australia, to celebrate the 1934 centenary of that city's foundation. It was replaced wit...
2 memorials
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