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
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Sir Walter Raleigh
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London Bridge remnant
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Other Subjects
James Walker
Role on the lost expedition: Able seaman on SS Terror. See John Franklin.
1 memorial
John Kenley
Role on the lost expedition: Petty officer on SS Terror. See John Franklin.
1 memorial
Robert Golding
Role on the lost expedition: Boy on SS Terror. See John Franklin.
1 memorial
George Williams
Role on the lost expedition: Able seaman on SS Erebus. See John Franklin.
1 memorial
Harry D. S. Goodsir
Role on the lost expedition: Officer on SS Erebus. See John Franklin. A skeleton was found which is thought to be his. See the picture source for how they did that.
1 memorial