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William Thornton

William Thornton

Churchwarden St. Pancras.

This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
William Thornton

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Gloucester Gate Bridge (NW)

The close up photo was taken some months (and some graffiti) after the other ...

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Thornton's Fountain

This drinking fountain, manufactured in cast-iron by 'Andrew Handyside & ...

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This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
William Thornton

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St Pancras at Gloucester Gate Bridge

{Along the top:} Martyrdom of Saint Pancras {Along the bottom, on the origi...

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George F. Oakshott

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Bank of England

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