Built 1739–50 by Swiss bridge engineer Charles Labelye. Until this was opened there was no bridge between Putney Bridge (1729) and London Bridge. Replaced with the current bridge opened on 24 May 1862. This was designed by Thomas Page but the Gothic detailing is by Sir Charles Barry.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Westminster Bridge
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Composed upon Westminster Bridge
W. Somerset Maugham's novel Of Human Bondage (P654-5) contains a lovely descr...
Sheen milestone
The inscription seems to have been re-carved, incorrectly, at some point, int...
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Ernest George Neighbour
The photo shows Ernie with his wife Lily on their wedding day before he went to war. He was captured in Singapore in 1942. From the Picture source: "Mr Neighbour grew up in the Caledonian Road area...
War served, WW2
1 memorial
King's Cross Station
Designed by Lewis Cubitt. Took the name from the area which had taken it from a statue of Geoge IV that once stood at the junction of Pentonville Road, Euston Road, Gray's Inn Road and Caledonian ...
1 memorial
The Sailing of the Mayflower
The ship that carried pilgrims from Britain to the New World. There were 102 passengers on board, who were mainly English, but included some Dutch and a Frenchman. It sailed from Plymouth, England....
4 memorials
London And Blackwall Railway
Opened as the 'Commercial Railway' it connected Central London with the docks.
1 memorial
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Queen Mary (consort)
Wife of George V, grandmother of Queen Elizabeth II. Born Princess Victoria Mary Augusta Louise Olga Pauline Claudine Agnes of Teck at Kensington Palace. Nicknamed May, the month of her birth. Her...
19 memorials
Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Born Bloomsbury. A treasured only child he had minimal education, never learning to spell. Indoctrinated by his father into the architecture of the Middle Ages, he became a religious fanatic who dr...
2 memorials
Church House - opened
SW1, Deans Yard, Church House
The four plaques are located as follows: To the left of the entrance - 1937 foundation, To the right of the entrance - opened 1940 (can ...
1 subject commemorated,
2 creators
Robert Harley, 1st Earl of Oxford
Statesman. Harley Street was named after him. Responsible for the creation of the South Sea company and was the first governor. This company later became a major player in the Atlantic slave trade.
1 memorial
Foyles Literary Lunches
Created by Christina Foyle (daughter of William), the first guest of honour was Lord Justice Darling who spoke to 200 at the Holborn Restaurant. The Lunches were very successful and moved to the n...
1 memorial
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