Artesian well sunk by the parish at their own expense. From the near-by pump the villagers received a supply of water at the rate of 130 gallons per minute. Known as "The Parish Pump" it was in use up to the end of the 19th century.
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Parish pump Tooting
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Parish pump Tooting
{On a modern brass plaque attached to the monument:} This monument, erected ...
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Thomas Rule
Fishmonger and oyster bar proprietor active in 1798. Erstwhile founder and owner of Rules Restaurant. This history page indicates that there is very little information available about Thomas and h...
2 memorials
Maharajah's fountain
The picture source has some other pictures and some news articles about the opening of the fountain. The architect of the fountain was R Keirle, RIBA, active until at leat 1913.
1 memorial
One Tun pub - Saffron Hill
The present day pub was rebuilt in 1875.
1 memorial
J. D. Wetherspoon
Chain of bars, public houses and hotels founded by Tim Martin.
2 memorials
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George Frideric Handel
Composer. Born Halle, Germany. Became Kapellmeister to the Elector of Hanover, soon to become George I of Great Britain. Moved to London in 1712. A governor of the Foundling Hospital. Moved into ...
8 memorials
Noel Falconer Filmer
Noel Falconer Filmer is 2nd from the right of the nine boys standing in the photograph of the scout troop. He was born on 13 December 1897, the seventh of the eleven children of John Apps Budds Fi...
2 memorials
1 memorial
Oliver Gregory Pike
Naturalist and photographer. Born in Enfield. He produced over fifty wildlife films. Our photograph shows him with badgers which he domesticated.
1 memorial
Bridge House Estates
Established to maintain London Bridge. Named after Bridge House, the original administrative and maintenance centre located where St Olaf House now is. Originally funded by tolls from London Bridge...
12 memorials
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