Lord Mayor of London, 1674-5. Born Warwick. Goldsmith and banker. Lived at Swakeleys House in Ickenham, where a school is named for him. Died Windsor.
Involved in the slave trade.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Sir Robert Viner (or Vyner)
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The Monument - east and south
{East face - Latin inscription with a bronze plaque below:} Translation of th...
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Sir Robert Viner (or Vyner)
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Sir Sydney H. Waterlow
Philanthropist. Born in Crown Street, now Sun Street, EC2. Brought up in Mile End. Followed his father and brothers into the stationery and printing business. 1963 founded, and chaired, the philan...
5 memorials
Sir William McArthur
Born Ireland, brother to Alexander. Moved his drapery business to London in 1857. Liberal MP 1868-85. Lord Mayor of London 1880-1. Supported a Methodist College in Ireland.
1 memorial
Robert Clayton
Born Northamptonshire. Apprenticed as a scrivener (like a secretary). Entered business and then set up a bank. Made a fortune from his connections with the slave trade and entered politics. Lord Ma...
Person, Lord Mayor, Philanthropy, Politics & Administration, Race Issues
1 memorial
1 memorial
Sir Alfred James Newton
Lord Mayor of the City of London 1899-1900 and in that role instrumental in the creation of The City of London Imperial Volunteers who fought in the South African War. Alderman on the Bridge House...
3 memorials
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Kingschoole sluice
"Kingschoole" refers to the passage of the Tyburn river through the grounds of Westminster School. 'Sluice' refers to an artificial water channel controlled at its head by a gate. And there is in...
1 memorial
Bowler plaque - Scissors and Buttons - Brick Lane north
E1, Brick Lane (north end)
We failed to find this plaque in Dec-Jan 2017, but it is identical to that further south so see there for more details.
1 subject commemorated,
1 creator
Swedish Church - E1
E1, The Highway, Swedenborg Gardens
This typeface, which you can see in the photo of the church interior, was salvaged from the church when it was demolished.
1 subject commemorated
Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge
Born Catherine Elizabeth Middleton at Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading. Met Prince William when they were both students at the University of St. Andrews. Married him on 29 April 2011.
1 memorial
John Routh
Burnt at the stake in Bow (or possibly Stratford) for his Protestant beliefs.
1 memorial
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