Historian, essayist, poet. Born Leicestershire but brought up in the Clapham home. Spent four years (1834 - 8) as an administrator in India, during which he showed little interest in Indian culture but began thinking about his masterpiece 'The History of England' which he began on his arrival back in London, via Italy, in 1939. Co-founder of the National Portrait Gallery. Died at home at Holly Lodge, Campden Hill, which he had bought in 1856.
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Lord Thomas Babington Macaulay
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Two Macaulays
Zachary Macaulay (1768 - 1838), philanthropist, and his son Thomas Babington ...
Wine Office Court
The Rhymers' Club is not specifically mentioned on the plaque but Ye Olde Che...
Other Subjects
Temple Bar Trust
The successful story of this group's project is told at the Picture Source website.
2 memorials
Cornish Gorsedd
The Gorsedh is a non-political, non affiliated to any religion, non-profit-making organisation. It exists to maintain the national Celtic spirit of Cornwall, to promote the study of literature, ar...
1 memorial
Period Living magazine
Launched in 1990, we thought this mag had folded years ago but, 2021, it's still going.
1 memorial
William Lambard
Antiquarian, lawyer, politician and writer. His name was also spelt Lambarde. Born London, he studied law at Lincoln's Inn, wrote the 'Perambulation of Kent', (the first English county history) and...
1 memorial
Heritage Foundation
We believe this group now encompasses Comic Heritage, Musical Heritage, Sports Heritage and Films and Television Heritage. Its aim is to pay tribute to Britain's entertainers and raise funds for go...
Group, Cinema, History, Humour, Music / songs, Sport / Games, Theatre, TV & Radio
64 memorials
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Royal Free Hospital - old and new hospitals
NW3, Rowland Hill Street, Heath Strange Garden
This strangely monikered garden was named for Dr William Heath Strange who, in 1882, founded the Hampstead General Hospital that went on ...
1 subject commemorated,
1 creator
Jocelyn Brandon
Chairman of the Fire Brigade Committee of the London County Council in 1911. From LondonWiki : a solicitor and local politician. He was a son of Gabriel Samuel Brandon, Solicitor of Oakwood, Hamme...
1 memorial
King Edward VII
Reigned: 1901 - 1910. Born and died at Buckingham Palace. Victoria's eldest son, born as Prince Albert and known as Bertie in the family, he took the name Edward when he became king, aged almost 60...
43 memorials
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
Tony Banks
MP, Chairman of GLC in October 1985 - 86 when it was abolished by Mrs Thatcher. Born Belfast (although he does not appear to have any Irish connections). Died while visiting Florida.
1 memorial
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