Robert Howard Bishop was born on the 15 March 1894; the eldest of the six children of Robert Bishop (b.1864) and Annie Bishop née Howard (1873-1919) and his birth was registered in 2nd quarter of 1...

Person, Armed Forces, France

War dead, WW1

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Dr Frank Bennett

Had a local practice on Kilburn High Road 1916 - 1955. We've found no further information online. Immediately after publishing both Michael John and Andrew Behan contacted us. With thanks to them ...

Person, Medicine

1 memorial

Burma Campaign

Fought in the former British colony of Burma (now Myanmar), primarily between the forces of the British Empire and China, with support from the United States, against the invading forces of Japan, ...

Event, Armed Forces, Burma

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Dr Annie McCall

One of the first women to qualify as a doctor, in 1885. Born Manchester. She studied abroad and in London. Once qualified she quickly started a clinic and school of midwifery in her own home at 165...

Person, Gender Issues, Medicine

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Balham Station bombing

During WW2 Balham, at a depth of 30 feet, was one of many deep tube stations designated for use as a civilian air raid shelter. It sheltered hundreds of people each night. At about 8pm on 14 Octob...

Event, Tragedy

3 memorials

Blur

Rock band. The group originally comprised Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Alex James and Dave Rowntree, and were central to the so-called 'Britpop' music genre. They broke up in 2003 and reformed in 2008.

Group, Music / songs, Seriously Famous

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