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William Thornton

William Thornton

Churchwarden St. Pancras.

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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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Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners

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Professor Anthony Mellows, OBE, GCSTJ, TD

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St Bartholomew's Hospital - Sir William Wallace

St Bartholomew's Hospital - Sir William Wallace

EC1, West Smithfield, St Bartholomew's Hospital

2019: Scott Kelly informed us of the work he and his colleagues do, looking after this monument. It's a splendid memorial and we thank th...

1 subject commemorated
John Edward Sly

John Edward Sly

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1 memorial
Tagore

Tagore

NW3, Vale of Health, 3, Villas on the Heath

Tagore rented the house for about 3 weeks or a few months (depending on source) on one of him many visits to Britain.

1 subject commemorated, 1 creator
Novello's printing works - printing

Novello's printing works - printing

W1, Hollen Street

These reliefs are high up, at either end of the building. Not really memorials so normally we would not have collected these lovely cheru...

1 subject commemorated
Chapel - building

Chapel - building

SW18, Chapel Yard, 2, Clore Building

Currently, 2011, used by the National Opera as a studio. The current building is a hall, opened in 1883, with a total of 6 plaques all on...

1 subject commemorated