Architectural historian and author of "The Buildings of England". Born in Leipzig, Germany. Hitler's rise to power caused him to move to London in 1935. Buried in the churchyard of St. Peter's at Clyffe Pypard, Wiltshire.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Sir Nikolaus Pevsner
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Sir Niikolaus Pevsner - blue plaque
Sir Niikolaus Pevsner, 1902 - 1983, architectural historian, lived here from ...
Sir Nikolaus Pevsner - black plaque
He lived here for nearly 50 years from 1936 until his death in 1983.
Other Subjects
Lewis Vulliamy
Architect, also sometimes named as Louis Vulliamy. Born Pall Mall, into a family of clockmakers. Uncle to architect George John Vulliamy. Designed a good number of churches and other buildings, man...
1 memorial
Waring & Nicholson
Architects active c.1879 - 1910. Other work in London: Royal Doulton pottery (possible involvement); Royal Waterloo Hospital for Children and Women at Waterloo Bridge; mansion block in Elliott's Ro...
1 memorial
Harry W. Ford
Born Harry Wharton Ford. Architect to the District Railway from 1900-11 and designed a number of stations on the District Line including: Earl's Court, Barons Court, Hammersmith and Walham Green. ...
1 memorial
Harryram Rambissoon
We are grateful to Rambissoon’s daughter, Meera, who told us that her father designed the plaque. She writes: “He was an architect for London Underground. He was passionate about design and transpo...
1 memorial
Penton Estate
Built by Henry Penton in the late 1700s, possibly London's first planned suburb. The estate was completed around 1820. A few of the original houses survive in Chapel Market. The 'Penton Estate: 750...
1 memorial
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The Walkers of Southgate
N14, Cannon Hill, 15, Southgate Beaumont Care Home
This is one of those plaques modelled on those of the City of London.
1 subject commemorated
Peter the Great plaque
SE8, Deptford High Street, 146, Salvation Army Charity Shop
http://www.emancipationofthedispossessed.com/pdfs/guidedwalk.pdf
2 subjects commemorated
Sir Joshua Reynolds
Born in Plympton, Devonshire. Came to London in 1753. As a student of Italian art, his work became increasingly classical under the influence of the Bolognese school. In 1768 he was elected the fir...
15 memorials
1 subject commemorated,
1 creator
Dame Maud McCarthy
SW3, Markham Square, 47
On our visit the sun was so strong and at such an angle that it rendered the plaque illegible if photographed square on.
1 subject commemorated,
1 creator
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