Philosopher, mathematician, and writer who spent most of his adult life in the Netherlands.
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René Descartes
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Sir Francis Bacon
Born York House near Strand. Died in Highgate at Arundel House, the home of his friend, Thomas Howard, Lord Arundel. The site is now occupied by St. Michael's Church, South Grove. Travelling toward...
12 memorials
Edmund Burke
Economist, philosopher, author and statesman. Born in Dublin. MP 1766-94 with the Whig Party.
3 memorials
Whitechapel Boys
From the Whitechapel Gallery: "A group of significant artists and writers emerged from the Jewish diaspora in east London at the beginning of the 20th Century." Artists: David Bomberg, Jacob Epste...
1 memorial
Noam Chomsky
Linguist, philosopher, cognitive scientist, logician, historian, political critic, and activist. A prominent intellectual and cultural figure. Born Pennsylvania.
Person, History, Philosophy, Politics & Administration, Science, USA
1 memorial
1 memorial
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Bagnigge House
WC1, King's Cross Road, 61-63
This plaque apparently was removed from the house when it was demolished; Ornamental Passions says it came off a garden entrance. The fa...
1 subject commemorated
Newbury Abbot Trent
Sculptor. Born Forest Gate. His cousin was a cinema architect which probably explains a number of theatrical commissions. Married Hilda, sister of Gilbert Ledward. Other work in London includes...
2 memorials
King Edward VII
Reigned: 1901 - 1910. Born and died at Buckingham Palace. Victoria's eldest son, born as Prince Albert and known as Bertie in the family, he took the name Edward when he became king, aged almost 60...
43 memorials
Blackfriars sundial
EC4, Riverside walk, City of London Boys School
Can we guess what 'building products' Ibstock contributed, and how many? Difficult.
1 subject commemorated,
7 creators
Officers' Quarters
SE8, Grove Street, The Colonnade
Our photo is taken from the east. In the background you can see the inside of the retained arched stone entrance to The Colonnade from G...
1 subject commemorated,
1 creator
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