Architect. Graduated from the Architectural Association School in 1957. His first job at the London County Council Architects department was to design this London Underground substation, dedicated to Michael Faraday.
Also designed Target House, St James's Place.
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
Rodney Gordon
Michael Faraday (1791 - 1867) This stainless steel sculpture commemorates Eng...
Architect. Born Edinburgh. Returned from a Grand Tour to London in 1759. Won the competition to build Blackfriars Bridge, including the approach roads from the north and the south, each with a squa...
Architect active at least in this period, 1883-91. From The Builder, 1887: "Professional Partnership. — Mr. T. Thornton Green, surveyor, Poultry, announces that he has taken into partnership Mr. P...
In 1714, a well of 'chalybeate waters' (water impregnated with iron) was discovered near the Bell Inn, Kilburn. Gardens and a 'great room' were opened in an attempt to compete with the nearby Hamps...
Copenhagen House was a famous tavern & tea-garden which stood in what is now Copenhagen Park, N7, from early 17th century until 1855. The name either comes from the King of Denmark who stayed i...
Place, Architecture, Commerce, Food & Drink, Politics & Administration, Denmark
In 1908 Pyke converted two shops at 164-166 Edgware Road into a cinema. This was a success and he created more, naming each one the Cinematograph Theatre. By 1910 he had 5 cinemas, each an independ...
Politician and Fascist leader. Born at 47 Hill Street, Mayfair, into landed gentry, the sixth baronet. Served and wounded in WW1, leaving him with a limp. Entered parliament as a Conservative, marr...
A local conservation and amenity group founded in 1985 (following a campaign to save Old Westminster Library) to protect and represent the interests of residents and businesses in the 'village' of ...
The red fox was the insignia of the Fifth Army.
Composer. Born London. 1783 took a composing job at Astley's Amphitheatre. Went on to compose at Covent Garden and Sadler's Wells theatres amongst others. Died at home in Marchmont Street.
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