Original name was the Wells Charity, named after Chalybeate Well.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Wells & Campden Charity
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Alliance Assurance Company
This plaque records the fact that the buildings on the estate of the Wells &a...
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Lord Ashcroft, Michael Anthony
Entrepreneur, philanthropist, Conservative politician, occasional tax-payer.
Sir Francis Lycett
Methodist Worthies by George John Stevenson Vol IV, 1885, has a biography which tells the story of the 50 chapels, claiming that he laid the foundations of 40. We find this hard to believe (show us...
Morden College
A charity founded by Sir John Morden, to accommodate merchants who had lost their estates by accidents and perils of the seas. Initially, only single or widowed men were admitted, but in the 20th c...
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National Provincial Bank
Created by Thomas Joplin (1790?–1847) and George Fife Angas (1789 – 1879) as one of the first joint stock banks with a base in London and provincial branches. The London base was at 15 Bishopsgate...
Brixton Black Women's Group
Started by Olive Morris and other women who had been active in the Black Panther Movement. It was formed to address the specific issues faced by black women, and to offer advice and support to thos...
George Clarke
Sculptor. Born Birmingham. Moved to London following the success of his first entry at the Royal Academy in 1821. His work was popular and he was prolific but from 1832 onwards he was short of m...
Salute Mr Magpie
Investigating the magpie plaque at the New Cross V2 bomb site we found the picture source website and we think they may be responsible for that plaque. They erect "guerilla memorials".
Jessica Turner
Known as Bill. Donated many of her sister's and father's sculptural works to public institutions. From V&A: while her sister studied sculpture Jessica "was content to assist her father". The a...
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