The South Kensington Museum opened on this site in 1857. It expanded and was renamed the Victoria & Albert Museum in 1899. A further expansion by Aston Webb opened in 1909. Also see Francis Fowke for the buildings that he designed.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Victoria & Albert Museum
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Sir Henry Cole - SW7
English Heritage Sir Henry Cole, 1808 - 1882, campaigner and educator, first...
V&A façade foundation stone, Edward
This building, being the completion of the Victoria and Albert Museum, was op...
V&A façade foundation stone, Victoria
This was the Queen's last official appearance. Via Londonist we found this V&...
War damage at V&A
The text is engraved on the wall at the new (2017) entrance in Exhibition Roa...
Other Subjects
1 memorial
St Bride Foundation Institute
Established to meet the educational, cultural and social needs of a community working within the burgeoning print industry of the Victorian era. The Londonphile has visited and photographed the in...
Group, Journalism / Publishing, Museums / Libraries, Theatre
1 memorial
Shepherd's Bush Library
One of a number of libraries founded by the philanthropist John Passmore Edwards. The building fell into disuse after a new library was opened as part of the nearby Westfield London development. It...
1 memorial
National Maritime Museum
One of a trio of Greenwich museums, the others being the Royal Observatory and the Queen's House.
Group, Armed Forces, History, Museums / Libraries, Transport
3 memorials
Cecil Sharp
Collector of English folk-songs and dances. Born Denmark Hill. Spent 1882 - 92 in Australia. Developed an interest in English folk-music in 1899 and began his prolific collection which later expand...
Person, Dance, Museums / Libraries, Music / songs, Australia
1 memorial
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Elsie Inglis
Elsie Maud Inglis was an innovative doctor, pioneering surgeon, inspiring teacher, suffragist, and founder of the Scottish Women's Hospitals. Member of Women’s Liberal Federation and Federation of ...
1 memorial
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