First London coffee house, opened by Pasqua Rosée. The Telegraph produced a good article about coffee houses in London.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Pasqua Rosee's Head
Commemorated ati
Pasqua Rosee's Head
This probably isn't a City of London plaque - though blue and oblong, the pro...
Other Subjects
Sam House
Publican of The Intrepid Fox in Wardour Street where he died. An ardent supporter of the politician, Charles Fox he named his pub after him. A family tree website carries a transcription of "The Li...
Sir Nicholas Edwin Waterhouse KBE
Accountant. Son of Edwin Waterhouse. Entered Price Waterhouse in 1899 and rose to senior partner. Knighted 1920 for his service in WW1, in which, due to an injured knee he worked in the War Office....
Thomas Baring
Banker and politician, grandson of the bank founder Sir Francis. Born Lee, near Lewisham, Kent. One of the Commissioners for the Great Exhibition, 1851. Died at Fontmell Lodge, Bournemouth.
Morton's Jam Factory
The production of jam was actually a minor function of this factory, as it produced a wide range of canned foods (our picture shows tinsmiths at work). The Millwall Football Club was founded here, ...
Viscount Wakefield of Hythe, Charles Cheers
Businessman. Born Liverpool. His brand name being Castrol he was very successful and set up in the City of London. Lord Mayor in 1915-16. Promoted and funded pioneering aviation and motor sports. 1...