1933

William Cawthorne Unwin

Civil and mechanical engineer. Born Essex. 1900 he became the first London University professor of engineering. Died unmarried, at his home, 7 Palace Gate Mansions, 29 Palace Gate.

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William Cawthorne Unwin

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Skempton Building plaques

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Group, Education

1 memorial

Kiyonari Yoshida

Became a student at UCL in 1865.

Person, Education, Japan

1 memorial

Alan Charles Senitt

Alan Charles Senitt was born on 26 December 1978, the eldest of the three children of Jack Adrian Senitt (1949-2011) and Karen B. Senitt née Kosky (b.1952). His birth was registered in the 1st quar...

Person, Education, Tragedy, USA

1 memorial

Old Palace of John Whitgift School

A nursery, preparatory and senior school, founded by the Sisters of the Church. In 1945 it became a Direct Grant Grammar School, and in 1975 a fully independent day school for girls. It joined the ...

Building, Education

1 memorial

Royal Hospital School

The hospital was founded by King William III and Queen Mary II, and the school started in 1712. It was was nicknamed the 'Cradle of the Navy' because of its tradition of training future sailors. Th...

Place, Education

2 memorials