Water-colour painter. Probably born in Nottingham. 1742 joined the Ordnance office at the Tower of London as a military draughtsman. Engaged for 5 years in the military survey of Scotland. Back in London worked initially with his brother Thomas making views of London. Produced some views of Windsor collected by George IV when Prince of Wales. From 1768 chief drawing master at the Royal Military Academy at Woolwich. Died at home at 4 St George's Row (probably near Hanover Square).
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Paul Sandby
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George Stubbs
Painter known for his animal portraits, particularly horses. Born: Liverpool. Died: London
1 memorial
Charles Keeping
Illustrator. Born Charles William James Keeping in Lambeth. Initially he worked as an illustrator of children's books, and then undertook for the Folio Society, the massive task of illustrating all...
1 memorial
William Roberts
Artist. Founder member of the short-lived British Vorticist group and a WW1 war artist.The William Roberts Society's website (see Picture Source) has much information, especially on the house in...
1 memorial
Ernest Eugene Pither
Art dealer and importer as "E. E. Pither and Sons". 1881 "Commission Agent" living with his mother and brother. 1882-99 operated out of various addresses in the area including 53 and 38 Mortimer S...
1 memorial
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Dwight D Eisenhower - Kingston
KT2, Kingston Hill and Warren Road
Telegraph Cottage no longer stands but the name tells some of its history, in the days when semaphore was the best method of telegraphing...
3 subjects commemorated,
1 creator
restoration of east wing of south front of Guildhall
Restored according to the original design and as built by George Dance RA in 1788.
1 memorial
King Charles I
Born Fife. Until the age of 11 he was only the 'spare' but then his 18-year old brother Henry died (probably of typhoid) and Charles became the heir, ascending the throne in 1625 on the death of hi...
13 memorials
Sacred Heart of Jesus
N7, Eden Grove, Sacred Heart of Jesus
To the left of this church is a Victorian school building. High up on its wall is a large, flat, but sort of secret, Christian cross, cre...
War dead | WW1
35 subjects commemorated
35 subjects commemorated
Herbert Ashcombe Walker
Railway manager. Born Talbot Road, Paddington. London & South Western Railway General Manager 1911 - 1923. Southern Railway General Manager 1923 - 1937. Director 1937 - 1947. In charge of the d...
1 memorial
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