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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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
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Reuben Male
Role on the lost expedition: Petty officer on SS Terror. See John Franklin.
1 memorial
William Clossan
Role on the lost expedition: Able seaman on SS Erebus. See John Franklin.
1 memorial
Josephus Geater
Role on the lost expedition: Able seaman on SS Erebus. See John Franklin.
1 memorial
William Mark
Role on the lost expedition: Able seaman on SS Erebus. See John Franklin.
1 memorial
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War dead non-military, WW2
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Greenwich roundels - Anson
SE10, King William Walk, Discover Greenwich (Royal Naval College, Pepys Building)
The roundels on the north, river-facing, frontage are occupied by, left to right: Anson, Drake, Cook, Howard, Blake, Benbow, Sandwich, Ro...
1 subject commemorated
West Ham United Museum
E13, Green Street, Boleyn Ground
This stadium was demolished in 2016 and we can't find out what happened to the plaques so we have marked them all as lost.
2 subjects commemorated,
2 creators
Covent Garden Market
The piazza, created in 1630 by Inigo Jones for Francis the 4th Earl of Bedford, attracted stalls and hawkers so in 1670 the 5th Earl decided to formalise and profit from the situation and obtained ...
2 memorials
Goossens family
W14, Edith Road, 70
No doubt, the Goossens flock was large, but we have only recognised those of note,(pun intended!). Plaque unveiled by Anne Obermer, the ...
6 subjects commemorated,
1 creator