Courtier, explorer, author and puddle-coverer. Born Devon. Became a favourite of Queen Elizabeth I and explored Virginia, America, for her, enabling its colonisation. Briefly imprisoned in the Tower for marrying without the Queen's permission. Explored part of of South America looking for El Dorado and in the process upset the Spanish. This, together with an accusation of plotting against James I brought about his imprisonment and execution at Old Palace Yard.
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Sir Walter Raleigh
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Eagle House - Merton
{Beside the London Borough of Merton coat of arms:} Eagle House A fine Queen ...
Sir Walter Raleigh statue
This statue was erected in commemoration of the 350th anniversary of the foun...
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Sir Walter Raleigh
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London Bridge remnant
The long piece of text is attributed to Raleigh, here and all over the web, b...
Other Subjects
John S. Peddie
Role on the lost expedition: Officer on SS Terror. See John Franklin.
1 memorial
Gertrude Bell
Traveller, archaeologist, writer and diplomat, Gertrude Margaret Lowthian Bell, CBE, explored, mapped, and became highly influential to British imperial policy-making due to her knowledge and cont...
Person, Exploring, History, Politics & Administration, Iraq, Israel/Palestine, Middle East, Syria
1 memorial
Joseph Healey
Role on the lost expedition: Royal marine on SS Erebus. See John Franklin.
1 memorial
Samuel Crispe
Role on the lost expedition: Able seaman on SS Terror. See John Franklin.
1 memorial
William Fowler
Role on the lost expedition: Petty officer on SS Erebus. See John Franklin.
1 memorial
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Field Marshall Earl Alexander of Tunis
Military commander. Born London of Anglo-Irish descent. Served in both world wars. A keen artist (painter and sculptor) as well as a excellent sportsman. We note this because these two attributes a...
1 memorial
Robert Weir Schultz
Scottish Arts and Crafts architect, artist, landscape designer and furniture designer. He did much work on the Isle of Bute. Almost all of his buildings are now category A listed buildings, reflect...
Person, Architecture, Craft / Design, Gardens / Agriculture, Scotland
1 memorial
Gloucester Gate Bridge (NW)
NW1, Parkway
The close up photo was taken some months (and some graffiti) after the other photo.
8 subjects commemorated,
1 creator
Cadby Hall - 9 keystone heads - composers
W14, Hammersmith Road, Lyons Walk
Cadby Hall was built in 1873 as a piano factory. Our picture comes from Cadby Hall: "Built to the design of Lewis H. Isaacs, Cadby Hall w...
St Mary Matfelon
E1, Altab Ali Park, Whitechapel Road
Our picture comes from Google satellite view and shows, better than can be seen at ground level, the (partial) outlines of the two church...
13 subjects commemorated
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