In 1675 he founded two almshouses in Little Chapel Street near Palmer’s Passage for two of the most ancient couples of the best report. Old maps show Butler's AH on the south-east corner of what is now Caxton Street and Palmer Street. These almshouses were consolidated with others into the United Westminster Almshouses and re-erected in Rochester Row in 1881-2.
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Nicholas Butler
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James Palmer bust
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National Lottery
The National Lottery is the state-franchised national lottery in the United Kingdom. 2020: It is operated by Camelot Group. Some of its funds are distributed by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
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Dudley Francis Fortescue
Liberal politician. The third son of Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue. Married his first cousin and had no children. Lady Winifred Fortescue was his cousin John's wife and Lady Emily Fortescue wa...
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Lawrence Sheriff
Probably born in or near Rugby, 1515-16. In 1534 he went to London as an apprentice to a grocer. 7 years later he was a grocer and in 1554 he was elected to the Worshipful Company of Grocers. He wa...
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Maria Dickin
Social reformer and animal welfare pioneer. Born at 1 Farrington Terrace (Now 41 Cassland Road), Hackney. She saw the plight of sick animals and owners who could not afford veterinary fees, whilst ...
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William Ford Robinson Stanley
Inventor, manufacturer and philanthropist. Born William Ford Robinson Stanley in Islington. He filed 78 patents for precision drawing, mathematical and surveying instruments, as well as telescopes....
Person, Architecture, Art, Engineering, Literature, Philanthropy
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David Lloyd George - SW17
SW17, Trinity Road, 191, Lloyd George Mansions
The Right Honourable David Lloyd George, OM, Prime Minister, lived in this house, 1900 to 1904.
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