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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Paolo Veronese
Artist. Born in Verona as Paolo Caliari (he took his professional name from his birthplace). He trained as a stone-cutter, but under the influence of Titian settled in Venice. He produced frescoes ...
2 memorials
New English Art Club
Founded as an alternate venue to the Royal Academy. Its first exhibition was mounted by young artists returning from their studies in Paris. The Impressionist style featured prominently. Famous exh...
1 memorial
Hablot Knight Browne, 'Phiz'
Artist. Born Lower Kennington Lane, exact date in doubt. Illustrated 10 of Dickens' books. Took the pseudonym Phiz to pair with Dicken's early pen-name, Boz. Also worked for other novelists and f...
1 memorial
Rembrandt van Rijn
Born Netherlands. Painted a lot of self-portraits. Died Amsterdam. As far as we can tell he never left his home country.
3 memorials
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George William Bates
Resident of Willesden who volunteered and died in the Anglo Boer War, 1899-1900.
War dead, Other war
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Royal Canadian Air Force Overseas WW2 HQ
This Headquarters provided central support to some 85,000 Canadian personnel who served in 48 RCAF Squadrons and with numerous RAF units. In all, 14,455 Canadian airmen made the supreme sacrifice w...
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