A landowner in Richmond, Surrey, who built Queensberry House.
His father, the first baronet, (Sir David Dundas, d.1826) was appointed Sergeant Surgeon to King George III in 1792.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
A landowner in Richmond, Surrey, who built Queensberry House.
His father, the first baronet, (Sir David Dundas, d.1826) was appointed Sergeant Surgeon to King George III in 1792.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Sir William Dundas
{Round plaque:} Upon this site formerly stood the Palace of Richmond, built b...
3rd son of Henry and Agne Goulding. Married Elizabeth Lacraft in 1601.
Restored according to the original design and as built by George Dance RA in 1788.
Built circa 1770. The house and the estate were bought by Henry Thornton in 1792. William Wilberforce, his good friend, lived here until Thornton's marriage. Both men were MPs and important members...
Developer and builder. British History Online says that in 1823 he bought "over thirteen acres which was advertised for sale as building ground". That site has a map showing the area, which include...
Master builder, Born Kingston upon Hull, where, after training he set up a building business and began working with Augustus Pugin. He followed Pugin to London and constructed many of his buildings...
English Heritage Arthur Waley, 1889 - 1966, poet, translator and orientalist, lived and died here.
The plaques are around the station forecourt, either on frames or laid into the pavement. The gold lettering on the marble effect on the ...
In Southern Tunisia. Also known as the Battle of the Horseshoe. To quote the plaque: "History records this as one of the greatest and most terrible battles fought by the Regiment in the Second Wo...
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
Founded as a joint project between the BBC and Sir Adrian Boult. It is now the principal orchestra which plays at the Proms.
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