First recorded in Norman times as part of the royal demesne. It had a long succession of owners and tenants who held rights over the area.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Manor of Rotherhithe
Commemorated ati
St Mary's Church Tower
This tower, being in imminent danger of ruin owing to the weakness of the fou...
Other Subjects
Gerard Conyers
Banker. Lived in Sheen. As Lord Mayor he decreed that on London Bridge carriages should drive on the left whereas, prior to this sensible ordnance, it was a free for all.
1 memorial
David Burnett, FSI
Commoner on the Bridge House Estates Committee, 1894.
1 memorial
John Burns
Labour leader and politician. Born John Elliott Burns in Vauxhall. in 1889 he played a major part in the London dock strike. Entered parliament in 1892. Appointed president of the Board of Trade in...
1 memorial
Lewen Sharp
Alderman of the London County Council and Chairman of the Fire Brigade Committee of the London County Council in 1906. It is claimed that he put the bell on the fire engines. Brother of Cecil Shar...
1 memorial
Mr Alderman Cotton, MP
One of the managers of the 1873-75 changes at Aske’s Hospital.
1 memorial