Founder of the Young Men's Christian Association. Born Somerset. Died in a hotel in Torquay.
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Sir George Williams
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Sir George Williams
In the photograph of the current building the plaque is behind the portico.
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City of London Cemetery Heritage Trail
A walk commemorating people buried in the cemetery.
Clapham fire station
Designed by Edward Cresy (architect, 1792–1858). In the days before telephones, the service provided by the local brigade was not known for its rapid response. If there were a fire, the address of ...
The Bourne Society
It takes its name from the streams that follow the lines of the A22 and A23 roads, and meet in Purley. Its objectives are to extend the knowledge of local history in Caterham, Purley and the surrou...
Hampstead Antiquarian and Historical Society
Sir Walter Besant was the first president and the local historians Thomas Barratt and G. W. Potter were members. A London Inheritance has found evidence of its existence up to 1940.
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Michael Caine
Actor. Born Maurice Joseph Micklewhite in St Olave's Hospital, Rotherhithe. His career started in repertory theatre and television, eventually getting his big break in the film 'Zulu'. He went on t...
Marian Mangini Brown
Lived in Hertford Street near (Old) Park Lane in the 1870s. Married but possibly a widow. Did not approve of the opening up of Hamilton Place but still gave money for the Poets' Fountain to be erec...
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