Soldier and politician. Born Clackmannanshire, Scotland. Lieutenant-general in the army. Served in the Napoleonic Wars. Died following a hit at a battle, a victory, near Alexandria.

Person, Armed Forces, Politics & Administration, Egypt, Scotland

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Ealing Club

W5, The Broadway, 42a, The Red Room

The Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts was present at the unveiling, exactly 50 years after the first blues night at the club.

3 subjects commemorated, 2 creators

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Sculptor. From her website: "I am a professional figurative artist and teacher living and working in Bristol with my young family. I am passionate about creating bespoke sculptures for my clients i...

Person, Sculpture

1 memorial

Dead Parrot monument

SE10, King William Walk/Romney Road, Devonport House

Created by artist John Reardon, in homage to the Monty Python's Flying Circus sketch, although It appears to be a sulphur-crested cockato...

1 subject commemorated, 1 creator

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Dias statue

WC2, Trafalgar Square, South African High Commission

Dias rests his right hand on a cross which tops what appears to be a lighthouse. Behind his lower half the niche is carved with some sche...

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Captain Frederick Marryat

Novelist and officer in Royal Navy where he was a bit of a hero, rescuing men from drowning, etc. Born Catherine Court, Tower Hill or Great George Street, Westminster, depending on source. Entere...

Person, Armed Forces, Literature

3 memorials