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M. V. Rudi M

Categories: Industry, Tragedy

While berthed in Limehouse Basin undergoing a conversion, on 25 January 1980 a fire on this 1,000-ton petroleum gas tanker caused the death of Leading Fireman Stephen Maynard.

Our colleague Andrew Behan found the photo.

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M. V. Rudi M

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Stephen Maynard - steel plaque

Plaque erected on the 30th anniversary.

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Henry Ramoisy

Henry Ramoisy

Director of Vinot Cars Limited

Person, Industry

1 memorial
Ludwig Mond

Ludwig Mond

Born in Germany. Studied chemistry and then worked in factories, coming to England in 1862. Following marriage in 1866 Frida and Ludwig moved to England, had two sons: Robert (see the Infants Hospi...

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1 memorial
Patrick Holland

Patrick Holland

From Custom House, a stevedore at Royal Docks for 20 years, shown in the sculpture as the tally clerk.

Person, Industry

1 memorial
Oakley Works

Oakley Works

In 1899 the Wilkinson Sword factory moved from the City to Chelsea where it was known as the Oakley works and in 1903-4 it moved to Acton, retaining that name. Chelsea Despite the name, the Chelse...

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1 memorial

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G .J. Pledger
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
Goldsworthy Lowes Dickinson

Goldsworthy Lowes Dickinson

W8, Edwardes Square, 11

This was the London home of G. Lowes Dickinson, author and humanist, He was born 1862 and died 1932.

1 subject commemorated
Myddelton bust

Myddelton bust

N1, Upper Street, 140-3

We have seen other websites where this building is confused with Myddelton Hall, which is the building further up Almeida Street, now use...

1 subject commemorated