Belonged to King Henry IV who gave it to his wife Queen Jane after which it was called her Wardrobe. It was afterwards a printing-house, and then a tavern. Not to be confused with Northumberland House at Charing Cross.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Northumberland House - St Martin's le Grand
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Northumberland House - St Martin's le Grand
Site of Northumberland House The Corporation of the City of London
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Haddon Hall
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Holloway Brothers
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Harry Mallaby-Deeley
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Francis Lord Derwent
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Desiderius Erasmus
Catholic priest, social critic, teacher, and theologian. Born Rotterdam, date approximate. First visited London in 1499 and often stayed with Thomas More in Chelsea, a friend for over 30 years.
Greater London Council
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Tricycle Cinema opening
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Brought to our attention by Ed Fordham's blog, which suggests that Friese-Greene's studios were on this site. Inside the foyer of the Tr...
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