Freemason. Following a naval career, he was appointed a Provincial Grand Master. He instituted a national body for Templar masonry, which was made possible by an annuity obtained from King George III, who he claimed was his illegitimate half brother.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
Pilot. Born at Reynella, South Australia. He came to England in 1929 (or 1921, see below) and studied at Oxford. He became a test pilot for Hawker's and in 1940 was attached to 43 Squadron. On the ...
From Bowyers Company: "The word 'artillery' comes from the French 'arc tirer', to draw a bow, and the Artillery Company (later to become the Honourable Artillery Company) was originally a company o...
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
Chemist. One of chief pioneers of physical organic chemistry. Born 142 Windsor Road, Forest Gate. Brought up on the Isle of Wight. Working in the Chemistry department, University College London, du...
This plaque is placed as close as possible to the site of the Hall.
Chosen as the featured memorial in May 2005. We know no more about Bob than the plaque provides. This is an example of one type of mem...
Deputy Commissioner in the St John Ambulance Brigade, No. 1 District Metropolitan Corps, 1907-1915. Knight Grace in the Order of St John. The BMJ, 1915 Aug 28; 2(2852): 351 carries an obituary: "L...
A novel by John Wyndham. Most of the world's population has been blinded by a freak meteorite shower. Those who remain sighted have to face the added problem of dealing with the triffids which have...
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