The flag ship, the largest of 3 ships, in which Columbus discovered America. It was a 'caravel' a particular type of sailing ship used by the Spanish and Portuguese in the 15th and 16th centuries. Our picture shows a replica.
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Santa Maria, ship
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Sante Maria weather vane
Made of beaten copper. War-damaged in 1944 it was restored and re-erected in...
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South Eastern Railway Company
Originally formed as a line running from London to Dover. Branch lines were later added to other destinations in Kent. The company also operated a number of ships to the Continent. It was abolished...
1 memorial
Marylebone Flyover
This flyover is one end of a short disconnected piece of motorway, the Westway, constructed 1964-70 to relieve congestion, back in the days when this was thought to be the solution. It was part of ...
1 memorial
Teddington Locks
The first lock was constructed in timber in 1810. This become delapidated and new locks were built by the Corporation of the City of London 1856-8. Footbridges were added in 1889 and the barge lo...
2 memorials
Temple Mills
A district on the boundaries of Newham and Waltham Forest. The name derives from the water mills which straddled the River Lea. Medieval Hackney was largely rural and crops were grown that needed ...
1 memorial
Palmer Tyre Company
From Car History: In June 1892 John F. Palmer (American) obtained two US patents for a “thread-fabric” bicycle pneumatic tire. Shortly afterwards he moved to England; registering the Palmer Tire Co...
1 memorial
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Borough Market
It was first mentioned in 1276, although there are claims that it has been in existence since 1014. The present buildings were designed in 1851 and an art deco entrance in Southwark Street was adde...
4 memorials
Jill (Gillian) Greenwood
March 2023: Susanna (Greenwood) Taylor contacted us to say that her mother painted the plaques for Julian Huxley and Maggie's Corner. "She was Huxley's cousin and her name was Jill (Gillian) Greenw...
2 memorials
Lady Spencer-Churchill
Clementine, married Winston Churchill in 1908. Born 75 Grosvenor Street as Clementine Hozier. Recorded as the daughter of Sir Henry Hozier and Lady Blanche Hozier, but it is widely accepted that S...
4 memorials
Irene Handl
Comedy actor. Born 13 Leith Mansions, Paddington and grew up in St John's Wood. Began acting in her mid thirties and was almost never out of work, giving cameo performances in many British films ...
2 memorials
1 memorial
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