Part of the Peninsular Wars which were part of the Napoleonic Wars. The French besieged Cadiz, where the Spanish government was based, and the Portuguese and British assisted the Spanish. On 22 July 22 1812 Wellesley beat the French at Salamanca which caused them to withdraw and so the Cadiz siege was over.
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siege of Cadiz
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Cadiz Memorial
On their withdrawal the French deliberately destroyed their cannons. The Spa...
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A. H. Belton
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
War served, WW1
1 memorial
James Palmer Huffam, VC
Awarded the VC for his heroism on 31 August 1918, age 21, while serving in the Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding Regiment). "Twice he attacked machine gun posts, putting the first out of action and...
War served, WW1
1 memorial
War dead, WW2
1 memorial
Sub-Divisional Inspector Lindsay Frederick Moors
Lindsay Frederick Moors was born on 24 September 1894, the son of Frederick Moors (1870-1899) and Ann Elizabeth Moors née Isaacs (b.1875). His birth was registered as Lindsey Frederick Moors in the...
War dead, WW2
1 memorial
Sir Herbert Stewart
Promoted to Major-General after his service at Abu Klea, Sudan. Born at Sparsholt, Hampshire. Died travelling from Khartoum to Korti and was buried near the wells at Jakdul.
1 memorial
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College of Minor Canons in St Paul’s Cathedral
In existence before 1066. Richard II formalised the structure. At that time they were 12 in number but are now down to three, responsible for singing services and organising large and small scale...
Building, Music / songs, Politics & Administration, Religion
1 memorial
Nike Statue - Plaque 3
SE18, Number 1 Street, Main Guardhouse
Presented to the Mayor and Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, Councillors David Grant and Chris Roberts, from the mayor of ancient...
3 subjects commemorated,
1 creator
W. J. Baker
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
War served, WW1
1 memorial
Priory of the Order of St John of Jerusalem
EC1, St John's Square
These cobbles mark out the site of the original circular church of the medieval Priory of the Order of St John of Jerusalem. The Priory o...
1 subject commemorated
RNH - St David’s Wing
N7, Manor Gardens, Royal Northern Gardens
In 1997, as a condition of developing the RNH site, Bellway Homes (the developer) was required to create one acre of public open space - ...
2 subjects commemorated
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