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.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
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...
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John Nelson
Published "History, topography, and antiquities of the Parish of St. Mary Islington, in the County of Middlesex..." in 1811.
Hilaire Belloc
Poet, essayist and historian. Born France. Catholic. His works include 'Cautionary Tales for Children', in which Matilda told lies and was burnt to death. Died Guildford.
Memorial to the Women of World War II
A York-based group of volunteers set up to raise funds for the memorial in Whitehall.
Liberal Democrat History Group
From their website: The Liberal Democrat History Group promotes the discussion and research of topics relating to the histories of the British Liberal Democrats and its predecessor parties, the Lib...
John Donovan
Founder of Friern Barnet & District Local History Society. Lived in Friern Barnet between 1966 and 1995.