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This fountain together with the open space on which it is erected was presented to the Borough of Hampstead for the public benefit in memory of the late Samuel Palmer of Northcourt, Hampstead by his widow and family. 1904
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He lived and created in Opatija for many years Boris Papandopulo 1906-1991 Composer and Conductor
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City of London. The Dragons represent a constituent part of the armorial bearings of the City of London and have been erected to indicate the Western Boundary of the City. This commemorative plaque was unveiled by The Rt Hon The Lord Mayor Sir Ralph Edgar Perring on 16th October 1963.
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TRIBUTE TO FERNANDO PESSOA ON THE 1ST CENTENARY OF HIS BIRTH
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THE CHAMPIONS England and West Ham United Captain Bobby Moore hoisted on the shoulders of his team mates holds aloft the Jules Rimet trophy. This famous image captures England's memorable 4-2 victory over West Germany in the 1966 World Cup Final at Wembley Stadium. England's goals were scored by West Ham United's Martin Peters and Geoff Hurst whose hat-trick made him a footballing legend. It was a defining moment for both England and West Ham United. Sculpture by Philip Jackson. Unveiled by HRH The Duke of York CVO ADC on 28th April 2003
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In recognition of the contribution of Peter Forbes Philip MS FRCS Consultant Surgeon and Urologist Charing Cross Hospital 1955 - 1985 and Chairman of the Planning Committee for the building of Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham. A greatly respected Surgeon and Administrator
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The Founding of Australia at Sydney on Saturday 26th January 1788. Figures in rowing boat leaving H.M.S. Supply are Capt. Arthur Phillip, R.N., Lieut P. Gidley King, R.N. and Lieut George Johnston Marines A.D.C.
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This cloister is built in memory of John George Phillips a native of this town, chief wireless telegraphist of the ill-fated S.S. Titanic. He died at his post when the vesssel foundered in mid-Atlantic on the 15th day of April 1912
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Josef Pilsudski 1867-1935 Fighter and Statesman Co-Creator of independent Poland Marshal and Head of the Polish State. First he stayed in Opatija before the great war, for the freedom of the people. Embassy of Poland May 12 2007
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In this city, the workers' holiday
was celebrated for the first time in Dalmatia on May 1, 1891.
"Workers and sailors make music together,
Stari Grad plays music"
and their leader Don Anton Politeo
, pioneer of Christian social democracy
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An important historical event that marked the
pioneer and celebrates the ancestors of the independent social movement in memory of
a grateful and proud generation.
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Here in front of the Church of St Blaise, June 6 2003 Pope John Paul II blessed the city. Celebrating holy mass in Gruj he said 'I wanted to visit Dubrovnik for a long time. My wish has come true today. I thank God for that.'
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IN THIS GARDEN HE PRESIDED THE CELEBRATION OF THE WORD AND PRAYED BEFORE THE IMAGE OF THE LORD SANTO CHRIST OF MIRACLES HIS HOLINESS POPE JOHN PAUL II, ON MAY 11, 1991
TRIBUTE FROM THE PEOPLE OF SAINT MIGUEL
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On this spot stood until 1809 the house of Alexander Pope
The grotto that formed its basement still remains. 1848
The grotto that formed its basement still remains. 1848
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Lieutenant Charles Pope, Australian Imperial Force (Western Australia), 15th April 1917
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To the Glory of God This stone was laid July 6 1931 by Rev J Sylvester Poulton on behalf of the sister baptist churches at Brondesbury, Willesden Green, Kingsbury, West Hendon, Cricklewood (Anson Road), Childs Hill, St Johns Wood (Abbey Road), Hendon (Finchley Lane), Hampstead (Heath Street), Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone
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{left} Prof Mladen Pozajic Conductor Composer 1905-1979 Ivana Pozajic 1934
{right}Prof Melita Lorkovic Pozajic, Pianist 1907-1987
{right}Prof Melita Lorkovic Pozajic, Pianist 1907-1987
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Petar Preradovic Croatian Poet 1895
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Diamond Jubilee 1952 - 2012 unveiled by His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex KG . GCVO 13 November 2012
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TALENT FOR DOING WELL
INFANTA D HENRIQUE
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TO THE INFANT D. HENRIQVE AND THE PORTUGUESE WHO DISCOVERED THE PATHS OF THE SEA
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To the memory of Prince Lee Boo, a native of the Pelew or Palos Islands and son to Abbe Thulle, rurack or king of the island Coorooraa who departed this life on the 27 December 1784 aged 20 years. This stone is inscribed by the Honourable United East India Company as a testimony of esteem for the humane and kind treatment afforded by his father to the crew of their ship The Antelope, Capt Wilson, which was wrecked off that island on the night of the 9th August 1783.
Stop reader. Stop. Let nature claim a tear, a prince of mine, Lee Boo, lies buried here.
Stop reader. Stop. Let nature claim a tear, a prince of mine, Lee Boo, lies buried here.
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The Millennium addition to Jurys Clifton Ford Hotel was opened by HRH Prince Michael of Kent KCVO on Tuesday 24th October 2000.
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Queen Elizabeth's Oak
This ancient tree known as Queen Elizabeth's Oak is thought to have been planted in the 12th Century and it has been hollow for many hundreds of years.
It has traditions linking it with Queen Elizabeth I, King Henry VIII and his Queen Anne Boyleyn, it may also have been a lock-up for offenders against park rules.
It died in the late 19th Century and a strong growth of Ivy supported it until it collapsed in June 1991.
The English Oak alongside was planted by His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, KG, KT Baron Greenwich on 3rd December 1992. The tree was donated by Greenwich Historical Society to mark the 40 years of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
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{left} This piece of land, being fifty-seven feet long and eighteen feet wide, was dedicated as an open space for the use of the public for ever. In memory of Robert Procter and Esther Procter, his wife, of 78 St Pauls Churchyard, by their four children.
{right top}Sacred to the memory of Mr. John Procter, late of No. 94 Tottenham Court Road, who departed this life the 7th day of July 1834 in the 74th year of his age, and of Mrs. Mary Procter, relict of the above, who died the 22nd day of Jany. 1840, aged 77 years.
{right bottom} Also of John, grandson of the above, born 17th June 1835. Died 15th March 1836.
{right top}Sacred to the memory of Mr. John Procter, late of No. 94 Tottenham Court Road, who departed this life the 7th day of July 1834 in the 74th year of his age, and of Mrs. Mary Procter, relict of the above, who died the 22nd day of Jany. 1840, aged 77 years.
{right bottom} Also of John, grandson of the above, born 17th June 1835. Died 15th March 1836.
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This is the place where 360 members of the Navy Women Battalion had 19 trials in 1992 for the defence of the motherland in front of the commander, Admiral Svete Letice
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In this house, our distinguished citizen was born, an outstanding Croatian intellectual-visionary of a free Croatia. Dr Bogdan Radica Split, August 26 1904 ; New York December 5 1993
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London Bridge 1825 - 1967
These granite slabs are coping stones from the former London Bridge which was dismantled in 1967 and re-erected in Lake Havasu, Arizona, USA. Designed by John Rennie, the bridge was opened in 1831 and has since featured in many films and books including those of Charles Dickens. Substantial parts of the abutments and walls still remain and are preserved as part of the fabric of the new bridge, where two large granite stair chambers (including 'Nancy's steps') still exist as part of the original Rennie southern vault.
Southwark Heritage Association - Southwark Heritage - alive today, working with Transport for London.
These granite slabs are coping stones from the former London Bridge which was dismantled in 1967 and re-erected in Lake Havasu, Arizona, USA. Designed by John Rennie, the bridge was opened in 1831 and has since featured in many films and books including those of Charles Dickens. Substantial parts of the abutments and walls still remain and are preserved as part of the fabric of the new bridge, where two large granite stair chambers (including 'Nancy's steps') still exist as part of the original Rennie southern vault.
Southwark Heritage Association - Southwark Heritage - alive today, working with Transport for London.
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Sir John Rennie 1794-1874 Civil Engineer President of the Institution of Civil Engineers and the Smeatonian Society of Civil Engineers. Engineer of London Bridge
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The Burial Place of the heart of Roesia of Dover Great Great Grand-daughter of the founder of this abbey Richard de Lucy
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Rogers Estate
This estate is named "Rogers Estate" to commemorate the heroic death of Sergeant Maurice Rogers, VC, MM (Wiltshire Regt.) of No. 1 Ravenscroft, Bethnal Green, who was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for outstanding gallantry in Italy during the Second World War, 1939 - 1945. The official citation records that Sgt. Rogers destroyed two enemy machine-gun posts single-handed and was killed at point-blank range while attempting to destroy a third. As a result of Sgt. Rogers' gallantry and devotion to duty the position was carried.
Metropolitan Borough of Bethnal Green
This estate is named "Rogers Estate" to commemorate the heroic death of Sergeant Maurice Rogers, VC, MM (Wiltshire Regt.) of No. 1 Ravenscroft, Bethnal Green, who was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for outstanding gallantry in Italy during the Second World War, 1939 - 1945. The official citation records that Sgt. Rogers destroyed two enemy machine-gun posts single-handed and was killed at point-blank range while attempting to destroy a third. As a result of Sgt. Rogers' gallantry and devotion to duty the position was carried.
Metropolitan Borough of Bethnal Green
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MONSENHOR JÚLIO DA ROSA
PRIEST, HISTORIAN AND TEACHER
HE SERVED THIS PARISH COMMUNITY OF ANGÚSTIAS
FOR 6 DECADES
24-05-1924 to 13-11-2015
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1869 - 1976 The Evelina Hospital for Sick Children in Southwark
Baroness Evelina de Rothschild Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild Lady Superintendent Alice Cross Dr Arthur Farre MD FRCP FRS
This plaque celebrates the founding of the Evelina Children's Hospital, which was built on this site in 1869. It commemorates the work of the founder, planners, doctors, nurses and staff, and all the generous benefactors and supporters during the hospital's first 107 years.
The hospital was founded by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild in memory of the early deaths of his wife, Evelina, and their baby son. The hospital was planned by Dr Arthur Farre, obstetrician to Evelina and the royal family.
The chosen site, Southsea Court in Southwark, was in one of the poorest districts of London, where children were stricken with disease, serious infections and undernourishment leading to many deaths. This new model hospital uplifted the spirit of the people, bringing to a deprived district the hope of fighting the ravages of childhood diseases.
In 1976 the Evelina moved to Guy's Tower, Southwark, to unite with Guy's Hospital Children's Department. The old Evelina building was demolished and the area was converted into Mint Street Park.
Baroness Evelina de Rothschild Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild Lady Superintendent Alice Cross Dr Arthur Farre MD FRCP FRS
This plaque celebrates the founding of the Evelina Children's Hospital, which was built on this site in 1869. It commemorates the work of the founder, planners, doctors, nurses and staff, and all the generous benefactors and supporters during the hospital's first 107 years.
The hospital was founded by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild in memory of the early deaths of his wife, Evelina, and their baby son. The hospital was planned by Dr Arthur Farre, obstetrician to Evelina and the royal family.
The chosen site, Southsea Court in Southwark, was in one of the poorest districts of London, where children were stricken with disease, serious infections and undernourishment leading to many deaths. This new model hospital uplifted the spirit of the people, bringing to a deprived district the hope of fighting the ravages of childhood diseases.
In 1976 the Evelina moved to Guy's Tower, Southwark, to unite with Guy's Hospital Children's Department. The old Evelina building was demolished and the area was converted into Mint Street Park.
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The Church of England Children's Society formerly the Waifs and Strays Society was founded in 1881 by Edward de M Rudolf (1852-1933), when he was superintendent of the Sunday School in this Parish of St Anne, South Lambeth. This tablet was erected in 1966 by the Society in thankful remembrance of the life and work of its founder
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Church of St Thomas Apostle, (formerly St Thomas Martyr) Southwark, S.E.1. Parish church of St Thomas 1136-1862, which also served as the chapel of St Thomas's hospital 1215- 1862, rebuilt in 1703 by Thomas Cartwright & Son (sometime master masons to Christopher Wren).The roof space was used as the hospital's herb garret and from 1822 as its operating theatre. Rediscovered by Raymond Russell in 1956, the herb garret and operating theatre is now a museum supported by the Lord Brock Memorial Trust.
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Joseph Salter 1832-1876
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The Stone below had to be moved in 1970. Mais of Walbrook R Theodore Beck cc Sheriffs
Corporation of the City of London. This stone was laid by The Rt Honble Sir Marcus Samuel Lord Mayor on the 20th day of December 1902
Claudius George Algare....
Corporation of the City of London. This stone was laid by The Rt Honble Sir Marcus Samuel Lord Mayor on the 20th day of December 1902
Claudius George Algare....
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IN MEMORY OF THE SACRED COMPOSER P. JOAQUIM SILVESTRE SERRÃO FREIRE DE PALMELLA
BORN IN SETUBAL ON AUGUST 16, 1801 DIED IN PONTA DEL GADA ON FEBRUARY 20, 1877. THE MICHAELENSES.
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Father of the Bangladeshi nation, Bangobondu
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
(17th of March 1920 to 15th of August 1975)
Unveiled by Suranjit Sengupta MP, Ministry of Rail, Advisor Bangladesh Awamileague, Chairman Ministry of Law Justice and Parliamentary Standing Committee, 17th Dec 2016.
Funded by Afsar Khan Sadek, Join Secretary London Awamileague.
Installed by: Fuhad Ahmed Farahad
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{top left}: Sir Hans Sloane Sculpted by Simon Smith after the original by Michael Rysbrack 1694-1770 Unveiled by Earl Cadogan 30th April 2014
{top right}: Hans Sloane Bar Archiatro Insignisimo Botanices Fautori Hoc honoriscaufa Monimentum. Inque perpetuamejus memoriam. Sacrum voluit Societas Pharmacopoeor: Londinens: MDCCXXXIII.
{bottom left}: They being sensible how necessary that Branch of Science is to the faithful discharging the Duty of their profession. With grateful Hearts and general Consent Ordered this statue to be Erected In the year of our Lord 1733 That their Successors and Posterity many never forget their Common Benefactor
{bottom right}: Placed here in the year 1737 Sr Benjamin Rawling Knt Master Mr Joseph Miller Mr Joseph Richards Wardens
{top right}: Hans Sloane Bar Archiatro Insignisimo Botanices Fautori Hoc honoriscaufa Monimentum. Inque perpetuamejus memoriam. Sacrum voluit Societas Pharmacopoeor: Londinens: MDCCXXXIII.
{bottom left}: They being sensible how necessary that Branch of Science is to the faithful discharging the Duty of their profession. With grateful Hearts and general Consent Ordered this statue to be Erected In the year of our Lord 1733 That their Successors and Posterity many never forget their Common Benefactor
{bottom right}: Placed here in the year 1737 Sr Benjamin Rawling Knt Master Mr Joseph Miller Mr Joseph Richards Wardens
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Captain John Smith Citizen and Cordwainer 1580-1631 First among the leaders of the settlement at Jamestown Virginia from which began the overseas expansion of the English-speaking peoples.
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Corporal Issy Smith Manchester Regiment, 26th April 1915.
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This stone was erected in 1955 in memory of Robert Smith, John Denley & Patrick Packingham, who were burnt at the stake on Lynch Green opposite this spot in August 1555 and also of all those men and women of Uxbridge who have suffered persecution in their Christian faith
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In remembrance Martha Smith 1898. Erected by her daughters P. L. and L. D.
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William Frederick Danvers Smith 2nd Viscount Hambleden born 1868 died 1926
Head of the firm of W.H. Smith and Son.
Member of Parliament for the Strand Division 1891-1910
Chairman of Kings College Hospital
A public-spirited unselfish gentleman
Head of the firm of W.H. Smith and Son.
Member of Parliament for the Strand Division 1891-1910
Chairman of Kings College Hospital
A public-spirited unselfish gentleman
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Framed by the towering cedar of Lebanon trees is the rear view of Pitzhanger Manor House, designed by the renowned architect Sir John Soane. This park was created bewteen 1801 and 1806 as grounds for Pitzhanger Manor House. Soane worked closely with John Haverfield, a leading landscape designer from Kew, to create strong visual links between house and park.
This formal lawn and flower garden are characteristic of the Regency style, with the landscape framng views of the house and park.
This formal lawn and flower garden are characteristic of the Regency style, with the landscape framng views of the house and park.
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John Hanning Speke - Explorer (1827 - 1864) Speke was the first European, while on an expedition with Richard Burton to East Africa in 1858, to discover Lake Victoria. On a subsequent journey with James Grant in 1862, he confirmed its northern outlet as the source of the Nile. This plaque was erected in 1995 by The Friends of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens
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Herbert Spencer lived here
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Juraj Sporer 1794-1884 Physician and writer, responsible for the development of a 'illyrian' language newspaper in the 19th century
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W. T. Stead 1849 - 1912
This memorial to a journalist of wide renown was erected near the spot where he worked for more than thirty years by journalists of many lands in recognition of his brilliant gifts fervent spirit & untiring devotion to the service of his fellow men.
This memorial to a journalist of wide renown was erected near the spot where he worked for more than thirty years by journalists of many lands in recognition of his brilliant gifts fervent spirit & untiring devotion to the service of his fellow men.
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London Coliseum
Home of English National Opera since 1968, The London Coliseum, opened in 1904, was originally conceived as a variety theatre, Sir Oswald Stoll wanted a revolving dome to top his sumptuous theatre, but this being deemed illegal, he settled instead for the flashing electric lights familiar today. Theatreland - Heart of the Performing Arts in London A joint venture by the City of Westminster and the Society of West End Theatre
Home of English National Opera since 1968, The London Coliseum, opened in 1904, was originally conceived as a variety theatre, Sir Oswald Stoll wanted a revolving dome to top his sumptuous theatre, but this being deemed illegal, he settled instead for the flashing electric lights familiar today. Theatreland - Heart of the Performing Arts in London A joint venture by the City of Westminster and the Society of West End Theatre
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In memory of the officers and gentlemen of the army of Prince Charles Edward Stuart who were executed on Kennington Common in July, August and November 1746. Nine of the Manchester Regiment and seven Scots are buried here. Francis Towneley, Colonel of the Manchester Regiment lies in the churchyard of Old St Pancras church.
Tandem Triumphans
The 1745 Association
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A famous Croatian educator, revitalizer, historian, lexicographer lived and died in this house Bogoslav Sulek 20.IV.186 - 30.XI.1895 A Slovak born, a Croat of heart and soul he dedicated hislife and work to the Croatian motherland. 100th Anniversary of Podiiso's death. Society of the brothers of the Croatian Dragon Society of Croatian Slovak friendship 1995
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{on back}Born August 8 1786, Married May 28 1823, Died February 28 1861
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Thomas Sydenham 1624-1689 Plaster model for marble bust Joseph Wilton 1758
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Dr Szego Kalman (1863-1933) The famous sanatorium for children in the buildings of the present Hotel Belvedere was run from 1894 to 1924 by a Hungarian doctor, a pioneer of Opatija health tourism.
Between 1894 and 1924, the prominent figure of the founders of medicine tourism in Abbazia operated his famous chidren's sanatorium in the buildings of the current Belvedere Hotel
Between 1894 and 1924, the prominent figure of the founders of medicine tourism in Abbazia operated his famous chidren's sanatorium in the buildings of the current Belvedere Hotel
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Tan Sri Khoo Teck Puat 1917-2004 was the founder of the Malayan Banking Group and the single largest shareholder of Standard Chartered Bank.....
....This bust is in memory of Tan Sri Khoo Teck Puat, a legendary banker, visionary and philanthropist.
....This bust is in memory of Tan Sri Khoo Teck Puat, a legendary banker, visionary and philanthropist.
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Sir Henry Tate Baronet upright merchant wise philanthropist born 11 Mar 1819 died 5 December 1899
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Tauber
A golden singer with a sunny heart
The hearts delight of millions was his art
Now that rich roaring tender voice beguiles
Attentive angels in the land of smiles
A P Herbert
A golden singer with a sunny heart
The hearts delight of millions was his art
Now that rich roaring tender voice beguiles
Attentive angels in the land of smiles
A P Herbert
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RMR Titanic In memory of Percy Cornelius Taylor Pianist and Cellist who drowned age 39 on the Titanic 15th April 1912.......
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THIS HOUSE WAS DONATED BY THE EX SNRE BARONEZA DE TEIXEIRA FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE INDUSTRIAL DESIGN SCHOOL AND ATTACHED WORKSHOPS IN ORDER TO PERPETUATE THE MEMORY OF HER LATE HUSBAND, EX JOÃO THOMAS TEIXEIRA
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JOAQUIM TEIXEIRA
"SEMILES"
FOOTBALL PLAYER
1st AZORIAN INTERNATIONAL
18-03-1917
19-11-1976
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FLORÊNCIO TERRA
JOURNALIST WRITER TO PROFESSOR RETOR AND PRESIDENT OF HORTA CITY COUNCIL
CELEBRATION OF THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS BIRTH
1858-2008
MUNICIPALITY OF HORTA MAY 18, 2008
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Nikola Tesla ....inventor of the ... advance of high-frequency current....born in Smilian ... 1856...was in New York.... his son... fight for freedom....
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Nikola Tesla 1856-1943 ...occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of....
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William Makepeace Thackeray Born July 18th 1811 Died December 21st 1863
Anne Carmichael-Smyth died December 18th 1864, aged 72 his mother by her first marriage.
Anne Carmichael-Smyth died December 18th 1864, aged 72 his mother by her first marriage.
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In memory of Sir Thomas Boulden Thompson Knight Grand Cross, The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, who obtained the distinguished favour of his most gracious sovereign while serving under the flag of the illustrious Nelson. His gallant conduct in command of His Majesty's Ship Leander in the Battle of the Nile......
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Lines on James Thomson The Poet of Nature. . Ye who from London's smoke and turmoil fly, To seek a purer air and brighter sky, Think of the Bard who dwelt in yonder dell Who sang so sweetly what he loved so well, Think, as ye gaze on there luxuriant bowers Here Thomson loved the sunshine and the flowers. He who could paint in all their varied forms, April's young blooms. December's dreary storms, By you fair stream, which calmly glides along Pure as his life, and lovely as his song, There oft he roved, In yonder churchyard lies All of the deathless Bard that ever dies, For here his gentle spirit lingers still In yon sweet vale - on this enchanted hill; Flinging a holier int'rest o'er the grove, Stirring the heart to poetry and love, Bidding us prize the favourite scenes he trod, And view in Nature's beauties, Nature's God.
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{left plaque} In commemoration of the first anniversary of October 26 1944 when Tito's heroic army, exposing the occupiers, liberated our city
{right plaque}To all the Croatian defenders who died in The Homeland War 1991-1996, who incorporated their lives into the foundations of the State of Croatia, liberating the homeland throughout, and neighbouring Bosnia and Herzegovina
{right plaque}To all the Croatian defenders who died in The Homeland War 1991-1996, who incorporated their lives into the foundations of the State of Croatia, liberating the homeland throughout, and neighbouring Bosnia and Herzegovina
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In memory of Anthony Trollope born 24th April 1815, died 6th December 1862. He was a loving husband, a loving father and a true friend. 'Into thy hand I commit my spirit'
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Richard Tucker August 28 1913 - January 8 1975 Metropolitan Opera Tenor
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Croatia's first president Franja Tudman
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JAN HUYGEN VAN LINSCHOTEN Haarlem, 1563 Enkhuizen, 161
EXPLORER MERCHANT CHOROGRAPH
ARRIVED IN ANGRA ON JULY 24, 1589 LEFT IN DECEMBER 1991
MUNICIPALITY OF ANGRA DO HEROISM 2021
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To the memory of Captain George Vancouver RN. Born King's Lynn 1757 Died Petersham 1798 A great navigator & surveyor Captain Vancouver precisely charted many thousands of miles of the northwest Pacific coastline from San Diego California to Anchorage Alaska
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Birthplace of Emanuel Vidovic 1870-1953
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Bruno Vogal Born Leipzig 29.9.1898 Died 5.4.87 Writer, humanist and friend of the oppressed
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J.N. Von Dessin
dwelt on this site from 1756 to 1761 whose book collection became by his bequest the first public library in South Africa
dwelt on this site from 1756 to 1761 whose book collection became by his bequest the first public library in South Africa
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A Slovenian Croat died in this house on V.24, 1851 Stanko Vraz Croatian Poet. On the 80th anniversary of his birth, this memorial plaque was erected by Brac Hry Zmaja in 1910
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Herbert Ashcombe Walker, KCB
London & South Western Railway General Manager 1911 - 1923.
Southern Railway General Manager 1923 - 1937.
Director 1937 - 1947.
This station, the development of the docks at Southampton & the electrification of the Southern Railway, to which he gave his genius & leadership, are his memorial.
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Near this spot, at the Kings Bench at the South end of the Hall, took place the trial of Sir William Wallace the Scottish Patriot on January 23rd August 1305
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This church was re-dedicated on Monday 14 December 1955 by the Rt Rev & Rt Hon Dr J.W.C. Wand Lord Bishop of London, after new roofing & extensive restoration. It had been closed as a dangerous structure on 13 May 1951 in view of widespread dry rot.....
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above the bowl: To George Webster, MD, JP, 1877
below the bowl: To commemorate his long and varied services both public and private during a residence of 30 years in Dulwich this fountain is erected from the contributions of many friends and neighbours of every station. He died 19th Novr. 1876 aged 78 years.
below the bowl: To commemorate his long and varied services both public and private during a residence of 30 years in Dulwich this fountain is erected from the contributions of many friends and neighbours of every station. He died 19th Novr. 1876 aged 78 years.
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To commemorate
the Raising of the Siege of Cadiz, in consequence of the
Glorious Victory obtained by the
Duke of Wellington
over the French at Salamanca, on the 22d July 1812:
This Mortar, cast for the destruction of that Great Port,
with Powers surpassing all others,
and abandoned by the Besiegers on their Retreat,
was presented as a token of respect and gratitude by the
Spanish Nation,
To his Royal Highness the Prince Regent.
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To Arthur Duke of Wellington
and his brave companions in arms
this statue of Achilles
cast from cannon taken in the victories
of Salamanca, Vittoria, Toulouse, and Waterloo
is inscribed
by their country women
Placed on this spot
on the XVIII day of June MDCCCXXII
by command of
His Majesty George IIII.
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Dedicated to the memory of those from the Allied armies who gave their lives in the Battle of Waterloo.
{On the medallion:} Wellington Waterloo June 18, 1815 T. Wyon S.
"My heart is broken by the terrible loss I have sustained in my old friends and companions and my poor soldiers. Believe me, nothing except a battle lost can be half so melancholy as a battle won."
Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington
{On the medallion:} Wellington Waterloo June 18, 1815 T. Wyon S.
"My heart is broken by the terrible loss I have sustained in my old friends and companions and my poor soldiers. Believe me, nothing except a battle lost can be half so melancholy as a battle won."
Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington
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The Information board reads 'This fountain was erected in memory of the temperance advocate Jabez West and formally unveiled on 3rd April 1885. Jabez West (6th June 1810 - 13th May 1884) was a blacksmith's son from Princes Risborough, who came to Bermondsey in the 1830s. He worked in the leather trade but became best known in the area for devoting his time to political reform and the temperance movement. He also campaigned for Southwark Park. After his death, the Metropolitan Board of Works took the unusual step of agreeing to this memorial for a working-class man. The fountain is made of polished grey granite at an original cost of £120, which was paid for by public subscription.
The text at the bottom reads 'A rare specimen of a rare class - Dr Burns'
The text at the bottom reads 'A rare specimen of a rare class - Dr Burns'
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Seeking Justice from the Crown.
In 1736 Mahomet Weyonomon, a Mohegan Sachem (chief), died in Aldermanbury in the City of London. He was 36 years old. Foreigners could not be buried in the City, so he was carried across the river and buried near St Saviours Church, now Southwark Cathedral. The exact location of the grave is unknown. The sculpture behind you is his memorial.
Mahomets presence in London was the result of injustice and exploitation. His tribe had helped the first settlers in New England survive the bitter cold and repel Indian attacks. The Mohegans became allies of the English but settlers began to steal tribal lands. Despite support for the Mohegan cause from Queen Annes Commissioners in 1705, the lands were not returned.
Mohomet sailed to London in 1735 with three supporters to petition King George II for the return of the stolen lands. While awaiting an audience, Captain John Mason and Mahomet contracted smallpox and died. This memorial was erected at the request of the Mohegan tribe to honour a fallen chief. A stone was brought from Mohegan lands and carved with forms that reflect ancient custom by Peter Randall-Page. It was unveiled by Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh, on 22nd November 2006 with the tribal chairman Bruce Two Dogs Bozsum and the US Ambassador - symbolically granting the audience Mahomet never received.
Mahomet wrote several languages including English and Latin. He was the grandson of Sachem Oweneco who was granted the return of Mohegan lands by an order of 1705 which was ignored by the Connecticut government. Sachem comes from the Mohegan word for stone or rock.
The grey plaque in front of the sculpture is mostly unreadable
In 1736 Mahomet Weyonomon, a Mohegan Sachem (chief), died in Aldermanbury in the City of London. He was 36 years old. Foreigners could not be buried in the City, so he was carried across the river and buried near St Saviours Church, now Southwark Cathedral. The exact location of the grave is unknown. The sculpture behind you is his memorial.
Mahomets presence in London was the result of injustice and exploitation. His tribe had helped the first settlers in New England survive the bitter cold and repel Indian attacks. The Mohegans became allies of the English but settlers began to steal tribal lands. Despite support for the Mohegan cause from Queen Annes Commissioners in 1705, the lands were not returned.
Mohomet sailed to London in 1735 with three supporters to petition King George II for the return of the stolen lands. While awaiting an audience, Captain John Mason and Mahomet contracted smallpox and died. This memorial was erected at the request of the Mohegan tribe to honour a fallen chief. A stone was brought from Mohegan lands and carved with forms that reflect ancient custom by Peter Randall-Page. It was unveiled by Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh, on 22nd November 2006 with the tribal chairman Bruce Two Dogs Bozsum and the US Ambassador - symbolically granting the audience Mahomet never received.
Mahomet wrote several languages including English and Latin. He was the grandson of Sachem Oweneco who was granted the return of Mohegan lands by an order of 1705 which was ignored by the Connecticut government. Sachem comes from the Mohegan word for stone or rock.
The grey plaque in front of the sculpture is mostly unreadable
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The discovery and fixing the site of Sydney on Wednesday 23rd January 1788. Reading from left to right: Surg. J. White R.N., Capt Arthur Phillip, R.N., Founder Lieut George Johnston, Marines, A.D.C. Capt. John Hunter, R.N. and Capt David Collins, Marines.
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South London and Maudsley Trust
Xavier Hilts White was treated here April/June 1985 head injury survivor artist and Bethlem Gallery volunteer
SlaM 2018
Xavier Hilts White was treated here April/June 1985 head injury survivor artist and Bethlem Gallery volunteer
SlaM 2018
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From William Wilberforce's diary, 1788. "I well remember after a conversation with Mr. Pitt in the open air at the root of an old tree at Holwood, just above the steep descent into the vale of Keston, I resolved to give notice on a fit occasion in the House of Commons of my intention to bring forward the abolition of the slave-trade."
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George Edward Wileman, known as "Newcastle George". Born 3rd December 1919. Died 18th July 2000.
Rose Wileman. Born 23rd December 1921. Died 19th May 1980.
"One life, one love."
Rose Wileman. Born 23rd December 1921. Died 19th May 1980.
"One life, one love."
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This building was provided through the generosity of Sir Howell J Williams D.L., J.P. a vice-president of the Royal Northern Hospital who represented Islington as one of its members on the London County Council for nearly thirty years. June 1931
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This tablet is in memory of Sir Hugh Willoughby, Stephen Borough, William Borough, Sir Martin Frobisher and other navigators who, in the latter half of the sixteenth century, set sail from this reach of the river Thames near Ratcliff Cross to explore the northern seas.
Erected by the London County Council 1922
Erected by the London County Council 1922
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(These are the three sons of Samuel Wilson, all killed in action)
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Woldenberg Riverfront Park is dedicated to the memory of Malcolm Woldenberg who prospered in New Orleans and left a legacy of caring and of confidence in the city of New Orleans
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Lieutenant Charles Campbell Wood R.A.F. of Bloemfontein, South Africa, dived from this spot into the Thames at midnight 27 Dec 1919 and saved a womans life. He died from the injuries received during the rescue.
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{top left}The Machine Gun Corps Old Comrades Association lives on and a century later continues to remember the brave men who fought with the Machine Gun Corps from 1915 - 1922.
{top right}The Boy David by Bainbridge Copnall MBE PPRBS. A memorial to the members of the Machine Gun Corps who served in World War One.
{bottom left}The original Boy David statue sculptured in bronze by Francis Derwent Wood was the model for the Machine Gun Corps memorial which stands at Hyde Park Corner and was presented to the Borough of Chelsea in 1963 but was later stolen.
This bronze fibreglass replacement was erected by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and the Old Comrades Association of the Machine Gun Corps.
{bottom right}This bronze fibreglass statue was sculptured by E. Bainbridge Copnall, 1903 - 1973, and set on the granite column which the sculptor donated to the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
{top right}The Boy David by Bainbridge Copnall MBE PPRBS. A memorial to the members of the Machine Gun Corps who served in World War One.
{bottom left}The original Boy David statue sculptured in bronze by Francis Derwent Wood was the model for the Machine Gun Corps memorial which stands at Hyde Park Corner and was presented to the Borough of Chelsea in 1963 but was later stolen.
This bronze fibreglass replacement was erected by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and the Old Comrades Association of the Machine Gun Corps.
{bottom right}This bronze fibreglass statue was sculptured by E. Bainbridge Copnall, 1903 - 1973, and set on the granite column which the sculptor donated to the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
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A. M. D. G. in honorem gloriosae Mariae George Ratcliffe Woodward Obiit anno domini MXCXXXIV in anno Semper virginis: et in piam memoriam presbytiere sacrae musicae doctoris Octogesimo sexto aetatis R.I.P.
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In this house Leonard and Virginia Woolf lived 1915-1924 and founded the Hogarth Press in 1917
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1744-1832.
This road was named after Count Simon Woronzow, Russian Ambassador to the United kingdom from 1784-1806. He lived in Marylebone and on his death in 1832 left a bequest for the poor of the parish. The money was used to build St Marylebone Almshouses at the south-west corner of this road.
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Grundstenen till denna kyrka lades den 26 Februari 1910 AF Svenske Ministern i London, Grefve Herman Wrangel.
The foundation stone of this church was laid on the 26 February 1910 by Count Herman Wrangel. Swedish Minister to the Court of St James. Psalm 84-2-6
The foundation stone of this church was laid on the 26 February 1910 by Count Herman Wrangel. Swedish Minister to the Court of St James. Psalm 84-2-6
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Sergej Jesenjin 1895-1925
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Greater London Council "We can all be refugees. Sometimes it only takes a day, Sometimes it only takes a handshake, Or a paper that is signed. We all came from refugees. Nobody simply just appeared, Nobody's here without a struggle, And why should we live in fear of the weather or the troubles? We all came here from somewhere"
from We Refugees by Benjamin Zephaniah
from We Refugees by Benjamin Zephaniah
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Captain Igor Ziganto 1943-2015 Initiator of the construction of Icican port, establishment of the fisheries society and many activities in the development of maritime. His heart has been and remained there all his life. A man from the sea, a man of his land
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The Pepys Estate was opened on 13th July 1966 by Admiral of the Fleet, The Earl Mountbatten of Burma, KG.
The Estate, built by the Greater London Council, stands on the site of the Royal Victoria Dockyard, founded over 400 years ago. Here Samuel Pepys, Secretary of the Royal Navy, ordered the fitting out of the fleet for the Dutch Wars and here through the centuries British warships were built and rigged.
This is now dedicated to the peaceful enjoyment & wellbeing of Londoners.
The Estate, built by the Greater London Council, stands on the site of the Royal Victoria Dockyard, founded over 400 years ago. Here Samuel Pepys, Secretary of the Royal Navy, ordered the fitting out of the fleet for the Dutch Wars and here through the centuries British warships were built and rigged.
This is now dedicated to the peaceful enjoyment & wellbeing of Londoners.
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The Adelphi This building stands on the site of Adelphi Terrace built by the brothers Adam in 1768 - 1774. Among the occupants of the Terrace were Topham and Lady Diana Beauclerk, David Garrick, Richard Doyly Carte, Thomas Hardy & George Bernard Shaw, The London School of Economics and Political Science and the Savage Club also had their premises here. LCC 1951
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In this house lived John Adams, first American Minister to Great Britain, May 1785 to March 1788, afterwards Second President of the United States. From here his daughter Abigail was married to Colonel William Stephens Smith, First Secretary of the Legation and an officer in the Revolution Army on Washington's staff. John Adams and Abigail his wife, through character and personality, did much to create understanding between the two English-speaking countries. In their memory this tablet is placed by the Colonial Dames of America, 1933.
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The plaque on the bench says "Alcock and Brown Centenary 1919 to 2019 Donated to the People of Bexley by Erith Group"
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In loving memory of MNESam Alexander M.C. born Hammersmith 1982, died Afghanistan 2011 one of the bravest of the brave who died for you still whispers in your ear: Now, you be brave too!
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Erected in memory of George Maule Allen of 17 Carlisle Street, Soho Square. Born 4th October 1855. Died 29th April 1889, aged 33 years.
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This statue by Louise Simson was erected by the Dulwich Society By public subscription with contributions from Edward Alleyn's Foundation, The Dulwich Estate, on behalf of its beneficiaries. To commemorate the fourth centenary of Edward Alleyn's purchase of the Manor of Dulwich in October 1605.
{on an adjoining plaque} Nature, that fram'd us of four elements, Warring within our breasts for regiment, Doth teach us all to have aspiring minds. Christopher Marlowe
{on an adjoining plaque} Nature, that fram'd us of four elements, Warring within our breasts for regiment, Doth teach us all to have aspiring minds. Christopher Marlowe
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MANUEL DE ALMEIDA FADIST 1922-1995
He lived a large part of his life on the floor of this house.
fado singer Manuel de Almeida
& June 2017
Tribute from the Parish Council of Misericordia
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Caloura, O Paraizo, There is no milder place - The climate... dry and serene! -The landscape... a smile!
Manoel Augusto d'Amaral Notable Poet, born in this village of Água de Pau
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MANUEL AUGUSTO DE AMARAL
Notable poet and teacher
1862-1942
Tribute
Lagoa City Council
and the Água de Pau Parish Council
29-08-2013
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ANTONIO PRIOR DO CRATO OF TERCEIRA
{below}The King D. Antonio I
Obeyed by the people of Terceira as ruler of Portugal Between August 5, 1580 to July 27, 1583
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Well Hall Pleasaunce
An 18th century house standing on this site before its demolition in 1931 was for 23 years the home of Edith Nesbit (1858 - 1924), author of The Railway Children. During her somewhat unusual married life here with husband Hubert Bland, a founder member of the Fabian Society, she wrote many other books including The Phoenix and the Carpet, Five Children and It and the Wouldbegoods.
Before Edith Nesbit took up residence here in 1899, there were other notable occupiers of this imposing three storey house.
The famous clock maker, John Arnold, lived here from 1779 to 1799, seeking an answer to longitude, and the Rev. Charles Fryer, vicar of St John's church at Eltham in the 1840s. The house was used as the boarding section of Well Hall School in the 1880s and their bell can still be seen on the nearby Tudor Barn.
However, Edith Nesbit, with her magic touch of writing children's stories which still live on today in television and film adaptations, is the name now most associated with Well Hall House. She loved living here in this part of South East London and especially enjoyed punting on the moat whilst entertaining her many literary friends, George Bernard Shaw and H.G. Wells among them.
In 1915 and 1916 the grounds were used for garden parties, held to raise funds for The Pioneer Women Campaigners (connected with the Woolwich Labour Party).
Hubert died at Well Hall in 1914. Three years later Edith married marine engineer Tommy Tucker known as 'Skipper', and in 1922 left Eltham for Jesson St. Mary, near Dymchurch Kent, where they had enjoyed numerous holidays exploring the countryside. It was here in 1924 that Edith died; she lies at rest at St. Mary-in-the-Marsh Church, Romney Marsh, Kent.
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William Babington 1756-1833 by William Behnes 1831 Presented by the Committee for Raising a Monument to the Memory of Dr Babington in St Paul's
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Matthew Baillie 1761-1823 by Sir Francis Chantrey 1824 after Joseph Nollekens Commissioned by the College
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From this site John Logie Baird broadcast the first television programme in Great Britain on the 30th September 1929. The Royal Television Society
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Bangabandhu Centenary Peace Grove 100 Years
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of the father of the nation of Bangladesh, Bandabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (17 March 1920 - 15 August 1975) in the year 2020, 100 tulip trees, magnolias and other varieties selected for their vivid autumn colour were planted by Bangabandhu Centenary Foundation Brent and The Bangladesh High Commission London in the presence of.....
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of the father of the nation of Bangladesh, Bandabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (17 March 1920 - 15 August 1975) in the year 2020, 100 tulip trees, magnolias and other varieties selected for their vivid autumn colour were planted by Bangabandhu Centenary Foundation Brent and The Bangladesh High Commission London in the presence of.....
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Once a slave in Jamaica, Francis Barber, Samuel Johnson's servant, friend and heir lived here 1752-1756
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Ruy Barbosa 1849-1923 Eminent Brazilian Statesman and Jurist lived here 1895
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Croydon Road Recreation Ground 9th August 1902
Britain's First Public Airmail Flight Beckenham - Leeds Castle - Godmersham - Dover
Pilots - M Auguste Eugine Gaudron Dr Francis Alexander Barton Bromley & Beckenham Philatelic Society
Britain's First Public Airmail Flight Beckenham - Leeds Castle - Godmersham - Dover
Pilots - M Auguste Eugine Gaudron Dr Francis Alexander Barton Bromley & Beckenham Philatelic Society
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Northern Outfall Sewer, part of London's main drainage system, constructed mid 19th century by Sir Joseph Bazalgette, engineer of the Metropolitan Board of Works.
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Sidney Bechet Wizard of jazz and master of the clarinet and soprano saxophone. Born May 14, 1897 New Orleans Died May 14, 1959 Paris, France "I have never forgotten the power and imagination with which he played." Duke Ellington (c.1973) This memorial was unveiled by Marc H Moriai, Mayor City of New Orleans, and Francois Bujon de L'Esiang French ambassador to the U.S. in the presence of Daniel Sidney Bechet and other Bechet family members too numerous to mention. May 6 1997
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This tablet is dedicated to the memory of the engine room staff of the S.S. 'Titanic' who gave their lives at the post of duty when the vessel sank after striking an iceberg on April 15th, 1912.
Joseph Bell, Chief Engineer.....
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William George Frederick Cavendish Bentinck
Born MDCCCII Died MDCCCXLVIII
Born MDCCCII Died MDCCCXLVIII
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In memory of Walter Besant KT Born at Portsmouth 14th August 1836 died at Frognal End 9th June 1901
Write me as one that loves his fellow men.
Write me as one that loves his fellow men.
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And in the shadowless unclouded glare, Deep blue above us fades to whiteness where, A misty sealine meets the wash of air. John Betjeman, 1906 - 1984, poet, who saved this glorious station
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TRIBUTE FROM THE PARISH BOARD
TO THE BENEFICIAL
AGRONOMIST ENGINEER
CAETANO DE ANDRADE ALBUQUERQUE BETTENCOURT (22/12/1913 to 17/09/1982)
WITH RECOGNITION FROM THE PEOPLE OF SETE CIDADES
AUGUST 1998
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1881 - 1951. The Rt.Hon. Ernest Bevin "The Dockers' K.C.". National Organiser of the Dockers' Union, 1910 - 1921. General Secretary of the Transport and General Workers Union, 1921 - 1945. Chairman Trades Union Congress, 1937. Member of Parliament Central Wandsworth, 1940 - 1950 and East Woolwich, 1950 - 1951. Minister of Labour and National Service, 1940 - 1945. Secretary for Foreign Affairs, 1945 - 1951. Member of the Executive Committee of the International Transport Workers Federation.
A forceful and inspiring leader of democratic principles. He gained a place in men's hearts few could equal.
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Samuel Bourne Bevington V.D. J.P. 1832-1907
Colonel commanding 3rd VB The Queens Royal West Surrey Regiment 1884-1899
First mayor of Bermondsey 1900-1902
Erected by his fellow citizens
Colonel commanding 3rd VB The Queens Royal West Surrey Regiment 1884-1899
First mayor of Bermondsey 1900-1902
Erected by his fellow citizens
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Erected in the year 1882 by Colonel S. B. Bevington, first Mayor of Bermondsey in memory of his father, James Buckington Bevington JP of Neckinger Mills, Bermondsey, Born 1804. Died 1892.
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Mattie Gall 1898 - 1936 Beloved wife of Cesare Bianchi 1898 - 1945
Loving parents of Pat and Bob also their aunt Mary Gall 1900 - 1945
Loving parents of Pat and Bob also their aunt Mary Gall 1900 - 1945
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1829-1894 Theodor Billroth Friend of the Abbey
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This monument is dedicated to the memory of John Bingham Esquire, sadler to Queene Elizabeth and King James, who was a good benefactory to this parrish & free schole, he departed this life in September 1625 in the 75 yeare of his age and his body lyes buried in a vault before this monument where it expects the resurrection of the just.
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The original statue was erected on this spot in the year 1712 to commemorate the completion of Saint Pauls Cathedral
Francis Bird Sculptor
Francis Bird Sculptor
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The Black Prince was a brilliant medieval war lord who lived 1330-1376. His two most famous victories were at the battles of Crecy (1346), when he was only 16, and Poitiers (1356), where King John of France was captured. As the son of Edward III the Black Prince was heir to the throne of England, but died before his father. The road has been named after him because the Black Prince owned and extended Kennington Manor, which has remained the property of the monarch's eldest son to this day.
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Captain James Cook R.N. 1728-1779 After two historic voyages to the South Pacific, Cook was cruising the waters of the Pacific Northwest on his third and final voyage, with his two ships, Resolution and Discovery. He was searching for the western exit to the legendary Northwest Passage. In March 1778 they put into Nootka Sound for repairs and to trade with the native people. With him on the voyage were Mr William Bligh as Master of the Resolution, and midshipman George Vancouver.
This statue was commissioned by The Victoria Environmental Enhancement Foundation and unveiled by The Honourable William Richard Bennett Premier of the Province of British Columbia. July 12, 1976.
This statue was commissioned by The Victoria Environmental Enhancement Foundation and unveiled by The Honourable William Richard Bennett Premier of the Province of British Columbia. July 12, 1976.
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Architect, Meritable Builder of Zagreb and Educator Herman Bolle 1845-1926 Responsible for the organization of the Royal Country Trading School (1882) which was directed by thirty-two codine, this building was erected in 1891. Society of Croatian Dragon Brothers
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Dame Cicely Saunders (1918-2005) by Nigel Boonham, 2001 Bronze
Cicely Saunders was the visionary pioneer of the hospice movement. She devoted her life to ensuring that terminally ill people could die with dignity and without pain.
Today there are about 220 hospices in the United Kingdom and more than 8,000 around the world. Dame Cicely's work helped to change society's attitude to what was regarded as the Western world's last taboo. As she said: "You matter because you are you, and you matter to the last moment of your life."
Cicely Saunders was the visionary pioneer of the hospice movement. She devoted her life to ensuring that terminally ill people could die with dignity and without pain.
Today there are about 220 hospices in the United Kingdom and more than 8,000 around the world. Dame Cicely's work helped to change society's attitude to what was regarded as the Western world's last taboo. As she said: "You matter because you are you, and you matter to the last moment of your life."
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This stone was laid July 7th 1879 by Edmund Boulnois Esq chairman of the board of guardians of the parish of St Marylebone......
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Lieut Colonel and Alderman Sir Ian Frank Bowater DSO TD DSc Lord Mayor of London fixed this stone 4th May 1970
Samuel Richard Walker CBE Deputy Chairman of the Central Criminal Court Extension Commitee. George Mesban Vine Chairman of the City Lands and Bridge House Estates Committee
Samuel Richard Walker CBE Deputy Chairman of the Central Criminal Court Extension Commitee. George Mesban Vine Chairman of the City Lands and Bridge House Estates Committee
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This Metropolitan Benefit Societies asylum was founded by John Christopher Bowles in 1829 and successfully raised by his untiring efforts for the good of his brethren.
{right-hand pillar:} In furtherance of the objects of this asylum for the members of all friendly or benefit societies Mary Ann MacKenzie who died in 1861 made a munificent bequest of nearly nine thousand pounds.
{right-hand pillar:} In furtherance of the objects of this asylum for the members of all friendly or benefit societies Mary Ann MacKenzie who died in 1861 made a munificent bequest of nearly nine thousand pounds.
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TO PRESIDENT TEOFILO BRAGA TO THE MAN OF CULTURE AND TO THE GREAT REPUBLICAN
TRIBUTE TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC, MARIO SOARES, DURING THE INSTALLATION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC IN AZORES
JUNE 1989
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To the memory of James Braidwood superintendent of the London Fire Brigade, who was killed near this spot in the execution of his duty at the great fire on 2 June 1861.
A just man and one that feared god, of good report among all the nation.
A just man and one that feared god, of good report among all the nation.
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Richard Bright 1789-1859 by William Behnes Presented by his widow 1871
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The plaque reads: Thomas Lynn Bristowe MP 31st March 1833 - 6th June 1892 Leader of the campaign to create this park
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This stone was laid by the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor (Sir George Thomas Broadbridge, Kt) on the 10th day of December 1936 in the first year of the Reign of His Majesty King Edward VIII.
Capt. George Sampson Elliston, MC, MP - Chairman of the City of London Schools Committee of the Corporation of the City of London
Trollope & Colls Ltd - Builders
Whinney, Son and Austen Hall - Architects
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(Note by John Mann, Historian): It says this house is on the site of the prebend which goes back to the times of Henry VIII [first half 16C]
This is wrong by two or three hundred yards and almost four centuries.
The area of the prebend was roughly the area bounded by Willesden Lane, Walm lane, and Shoot up Hill. The moated manor house was about half way between Deerhurst and Coverdale Roads with its main exit on to Willesden Lane [known until 19C as Mapes Lane]. In 19C the manor house garden extended as far as Chatsworth.
Walter Map after whom the prebend and the manor estate are named lived and flourished in the time of Henry II [ie second half of 12C] who spent most of his reign in France about half of which belonged to him or his wife. Map was an almost man in both church and state, who wrote satirical sketches about court life. H II's sons included Richard the Lion Heart and bad king John who was the one who was forced to sign Magna Carta which was really about rights for barons not rights for you and me.
This is wrong by two or three hundred yards and almost four centuries.
The area of the prebend was roughly the area bounded by Willesden Lane, Walm lane, and Shoot up Hill. The moated manor house was about half way between Deerhurst and Coverdale Roads with its main exit on to Willesden Lane [known until 19C as Mapes Lane]. In 19C the manor house garden extended as far as Chatsworth.
Walter Map after whom the prebend and the manor estate are named lived and flourished in the time of Henry II [ie second half of 12C] who spent most of his reign in France about half of which belonged to him or his wife. Map was an almost man in both church and state, who wrote satirical sketches about court life. H II's sons included Richard the Lion Heart and bad king John who was the one who was forced to sign Magna Carta which was really about rights for barons not rights for you and me.
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Fenner Brockway President of Liberation Born 1 November 1888 Died 28 April 11 1988
Erected by the GLC in honour of his untiring efforts for peace and racial equality. 25 July 1985
Erected by the GLC in honour of his untiring efforts for peace and racial equality. 25 July 1985
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to the illustrious Teotonio de Ornelas Bruges
1501-1870)
Philanthropist and responsible for building the monument in memory of D. Pedro IV.
Tribute paid by G.OL. - Portuguese Freemasonry
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Beau Brummell 1778-1840 "To be truly elegant one should not be noticed"
George 'Beau' Brummell's connections with Court, clubs and tailoring embody the spirit of St James's past and present.
Unveiled by HRH Princess Michael of Kent 5 November 2002
George 'Beau' Brummell's connections with Court, clubs and tailoring embody the spirit of St James's past and present.
Unveiled by HRH Princess Michael of Kent 5 November 2002
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In 1747 these gates and railings were purchased for this church from Cannons, Edgware, the seat of James First Duke of Chandos friend and patron of the composer Handel. Originally wrought about 1715 they were restored in 1952 by Charles Hall Ltd of Hampstead.
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Gajo Bulat (1836-1900) champion of the Croatian national revival in Split, and Mayor of the municipality of Split (1885-1893)
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In memory of Don Frane Bulica, who with patriotic care repaired this Church of Saint Martin from the age of the Croatian people's rulers and in it presented to God his diamond saint mass on the first anniversary of his death 1935
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Campbell Crichton Mackinnon Burnap 10 September 1939 - 30 May 2008
a fine jazz trombone player, bandleader and vocalist. an immaculate broadcaster, a generous host, wonderful raconteur, and - above all - a beautiful human being. You will forever be in the hearts of your family and friends.
a fine jazz trombone player, bandleader and vocalist. an immaculate broadcaster, a generous host, wonderful raconteur, and - above all - a beautiful human being. You will forever be in the hearts of your family and friends.
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Sir Geotrge Burrows 1801-1887 M Wagmüller
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Erected by the friends of William Pitt Byrne, Esq. M. A. after a design by his widow in affectionate remembrance of the rare combination of estimable qualities which in life his modesty concealed. To his strict integrity, political consistency, noble disinterestedness, and uniform determination to vindicate the cause of independent journalism, may be ascribed his success as proprietor of the Morning Post, in maintaining the elevated tone it had attained under his father.
His acquirements in classical and general literature, his love of science and art, his proficiency in music and the countenance by which he promoted their cultivation, were not less attractive than his singleness of heart, forgiving temper, generous appreciation of others, unobtrusive piety, and practical charity, rendering this refreshing fountain a suitable memorial of his worth.
His acquirements in classical and general literature, his love of science and art, his proficiency in music and the countenance by which he promoted their cultivation, were not less attractive than his singleness of heart, forgiving temper, generous appreciation of others, unobtrusive piety, and practical charity, rendering this refreshing fountain a suitable memorial of his worth.
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Tribute from the People of this community to Canon João de Brito do Carmo Meneses for the services provided to the Parish of Santa Bárbara.
29/11/2020
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This tower being in imminent danger of ruin owing to the weakness of the foundations was underpinned and made secure, in memory of Emily Blanche Carr-Gomm Lady of the manor of Rotherhithe by her son Hubert William Culling Carr-Gomm member of parliament for Rotherhithe. AD 1913
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This tree was planted by The Heath and Old Hampstead Society in its Centenary Year in memory of John Carswell (1918-1997) former chairman
December 1997
December 1997
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Villa Colette In 1940 as the Germans were entering Paris, the Casals family thought to leave France. They left Prades for Bordeaux in order to catch a boat to take them to the USA, but the boat was bombed by the Germans. On returning to Prades they went to live with the Salètes family and from 1942 in the Villa Colette (until May 1948) with Madame Capdevila and the Alavedra family.
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In 1793 the author of "Memoires D'Outre-Tombe" Chateaubriand 1768-1848 lived as an emigre in a garret close to this site and began his literary career. He returned in 1822 as French Ambassador and resided in Portland Place
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Anton Pavlovic Cehov lived in Opatija in 1894 City of Opatija Tourist Community of Opatija 14.6.2003
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John Christie C.H., M.C., Hon. D. Mus Co-founder with his wife Audrey Mildmay of the Glyndebourne Festival Opera
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Winston Churchill lay in state here from the Twenty-sevenh of January until his burial at Bladon on the Thirtieth of January Nineteen hundred and Sixty five
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Site of the Church of St Mary Aldermanbury.
First mentioned in 1181, destroyed by the Great Fire in 1666, rebuilt by Wren, destroyed by bombing in 1940, the remaining fabric removed to Westminster College, Fulton Missouri, USA, 1966 and restored as a memorial to Sir Winston Churchill. This plaque placed by Westminster College
First mentioned in 1181, destroyed by the Great Fire in 1666, rebuilt by Wren, destroyed by bombing in 1940, the remaining fabric removed to Westminster College, Fulton Missouri, USA, 1966 and restored as a memorial to Sir Winston Churchill. This plaque placed by Westminster College
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Sir Andrew Clark 1826-1893 by Henry Bain-Smith 1888 Presented by his widow 1904
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William Tierney Clark 1783 - 1852
William Tierney Clark 1783 - 1852?who lived locally was a distinguished civil engineer,?architect and fellow of the Royal Society. He designed the?first suspension bridge over the Thames at Hammersmith?completed in 1827, which was replaced by the present?bridge in 1887.?Clark?s?Hammersmith Bridge design led?directly to his greatest work, the Chain Bridge over the?Danube at Budapest (1849) shown on the panel above.?Clark was the engineer of the West Middlesex Water?Company located in Hammersmith. His other civil?engineering works were the chain bridges at Marlow (1832)?and Shoreham (1833 - 1923), He also built the Thames?Medway Canal (1824 - 1844) and Gravesend Pier (1834)
William Tierney Clark 1783 - 1852?who lived locally was a distinguished civil engineer,?architect and fellow of the Royal Society. He designed the?first suspension bridge over the Thames at Hammersmith?completed in 1827, which was replaced by the present?bridge in 1887.?Clark?s?Hammersmith Bridge design led?directly to his greatest work, the Chain Bridge over the?Danube at Budapest (1849) shown on the panel above.?Clark was the engineer of the West Middlesex Water?Company located in Hammersmith. His other civil?engineering works were the chain bridges at Marlow (1832)?and Shoreham (1833 - 1923), He also built the Thames?Medway Canal (1824 - 1844) and Gravesend Pier (1834)
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This statue of Henry Clay was erected A.D. 1856 on Canal Street at the intersection of Royal and St Charles Street and was removed to Lafayette Square A.D. 1900
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in memory of Alfred Frederick Cleave a private in this regiment and also in the 13th Middlesex (Paddington) V.R. Son of Alfred and Charlotte Cleave of this parish. He died at Springfontein August 22nd 1900 during the South African campaign aged 22 years
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In memory of King Cole, Aboriginal cricketer who died on the 24th June 1868
Your aboriginal dreamtime home. Wish you peace.
Nyuntu anangu tjukapa wiltja nga palya nga.
Eucalyptus pauciflora donated to the Aboriginal Cricket Association by Hillier Nurseries Ltd. Planted on Sunday 26th June 1988.
Your aboriginal dreamtime home. Wish you peace.
Nyuntu anangu tjukapa wiltja nga palya nga.
Eucalyptus pauciflora donated to the Aboriginal Cricket Association by Hillier Nurseries Ltd. Planted on Sunday 26th June 1988.
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This tablet was erected in loving memory of William Compton. Fifth Marquess of Northampton K.G. by his London tenants and friends. 1914.
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John Conolly 1794-1866 by Giovanni Maria Benzoni 1866 Copy by Red Bronze Studio 1987
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He surveyed the St Lawrence River in 1759. In three voyages 1768-1779 he charted the coasts of New Zealand, the East Coast of Australia and the Pacific Coast of North America
On this site stood a house occupied for some years by Captain James Cook R.N.F.R.S 1728-1779 Circumnavigator and Explorer
On this site stood a house occupied for some years by Captain James Cook R.N.F.R.S 1728-1779 Circumnavigator and Explorer
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Captain James Cook, RN FRS, born 1728, died 1772. Circumnavigator of the globe, explorer of the pacific ocean, he laid the foundations of the British Empire in Australia and New Zealand, chartered the shores of Newfoundland and traversed the ocean gates of Canada, both east and west.
Unveiled by H. R. H. Prince Arthur of Connaught on behalf of the British Empire League, 7th July 1914.
Unveiled by H. R. H. Prince Arthur of Connaught on behalf of the British Empire League, 7th July 1914.
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The tomb of Major General Henry Cook, C.B., born 21 Oct 1837, died 4 Mar 1922. He was the last surviving officer of the 32nd Regiment (Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry) of the illustrious Lucknow Garrison, 1857. Also Amy Cecilia, wife, died 30 Jul 1923, a devoted wife and mother.
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These grounds, the site of the Foundling Hospital, established in 1739 by Captain Thomas Coram, were offered for sale as housing land in 1926 when owing to changing social conditions the old Hospital was sold and demolished.
After eight years of anxiety to its fate the site was eventually preserved for the use and welfare of the children of Central London by the generosity and vision of Harold Viscount Rothermere, by the efforts of the Foundling Site Appeal Council, by the co-operation of the governors of the Foundling Hospital and of the Education Committee of the London County Council, and by the enthusiasm of many thousands of donors, large and small, who contributed their money or their toil to the saving of these nine acres, henceforth to be known as Coram's Fields.
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Captain Samuel Cresswell 1827-1867 Arctic Explorer, born here
Borough Council of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk
Borough Council of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk
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Alexander Cruden 1699-1770
Humanist scholar and intellectual. Born Aberdeen educated Marischal College. Came to London 1719 as tutor appointed book seller to Queen Caroline in 1737. Compiled the concordance to the bible. Died here in Camden Passage November 1st.
"Whom neither infirmity nor neglect could debase": Nelson 1811
Humanist scholar and intellectual. Born Aberdeen educated Marischal College. Came to London 1719 as tutor appointed book seller to Queen Caroline in 1737. Compiled the concordance to the bible. Died here in Camden Passage November 1st.
"Whom neither infirmity nor neglect could debase": Nelson 1811
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We human beings are passing through a crucial period in our development. Conflict & mistrust have plagues the past century which has brought immeasurable human suffering & environmental destruction. It is in the interests of all of us on this planet that we make a joint effort to turn the next century into an era of peace & harmony. May this Peace Garden become monument to the courage pf the Tibetan people & their commitment to peace. May it remain as a symbol to remind us that human survival depends on living in harmony & on always choosing the path of non-violence in resolving our differences.
The XIV Dalai Lama of Tibet 13 May 1999
The XIV Dalai Lama of Tibet 13 May 1999
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... Chinese and Native inhabitants of Singapore to commemorate the visit in the month of February 1850 of the most noble Marquess of Dalhousie K.T. Governor General of British India on which occasion we emphatically recognized the wisdom of liberating commerce from all restraints under which enlightened policy this settlement has rapidly attained its present rank among British possessions and with which its future prosperity must ever be identified.
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Here Lieth Thomas Lorde Darcy of the Northe and sumtyme of the Order of the Garter, Sir Nicholas Carrew Knight sumtyme of the Garder, and Lady Elizabeth Carrew, daughter to Sir Thomas Brian Knight, and Sir Arthur Darcy Knight Yonger sone to the above named Lorde Darcy, and Lady Mary Darcy his dere wif, daughter to Sir Nicholas Carrew, who had tenne sonnes and five daughters. Here lieth Charles Will[ia]m and Phillip, Mary and Ursully, Sonnes and daughters to the saide Sir Arthur and Mary his wif whose sowlls God take to his infinit mercy, Amen.
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To transmit to future inhabitants of this parish and neighbourhood the memory of a man whose life amidst the duties of an arduous profession was devoted to the welfare improvement and religious education of the humbler classes of his fellow creatures this monument is erected by public subscription
Joseph Dawson born 14 March 1791 died 25 April 1854
Joseph Dawson born 14 March 1791 died 25 April 1854
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The Crocus Trust/CancerBacup Centre was opened by Chris de Burgh on 28th September 2000. It is dedicated to his much-loved aunt Rosemary whose life was claimed by colorectal cancer. May her memory help save many lives.
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{top plaque}On this site stood the home, 1778-1780, of Juan de Miralles (1715-1780) the first Spanish diplomatic representative to the United States of America. He died April 28, 1780, while visiting General George Washington at his Morristown headquarters. The same home became the residence of his successor, Francisco Rondón, who lent it to General Washington for the winter of 1781-1782.
Through these officials Spanish military and financial assistance was channeled to the American Patriot.
{bottom plaque} On this site was the home 1766-1771 of John Penn 1729-1795 last colonial governor of Pennsylvania son of Richard Penn and grandson of William Penn the founder. Also the home 1771-1810 of Benjamin Chew 1722-1810 last colonial Chief Justice of Pennsylvania
Through these officials Spanish military and financial assistance was channeled to the American Patriot.
{bottom plaque} On this site was the home 1766-1771 of John Penn 1729-1795 last colonial governor of Pennsylvania son of Richard Penn and grandson of William Penn the founder. Also the home 1771-1810 of Benjamin Chew 1722-1810 last colonial Chief Justice of Pennsylvania
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Queen Elizabeth II here replied to addresses presented by both Houses of Parliament on 22nd June 1965 commemorating the meeting of the parliament of 1265 to which Simon de Montfort Earl of Leicester caused to be summoned in the name of King Henry III not only Prelates Lay Magnates and Knights of the Shire but also representatives of cities and boroughs
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This monument was unveiled by HRH the Duke of Edinburgh KG, KT in the presence of Senator Eduardo Menem the President of the Honourable Senate of the Argentine Republic; Councillor Angela Hooper CBE, the Lord Mayor of Westminster; The Rt. Hon. Douglas Hurd MBE, MP, the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and H. E. Ambassador Mario Campora.
November 1994.
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General Don Jose de San Martin, 1778-1850, founder of the Argentine independence, he also gave freedom to Chile and Peru.
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Friends of Brace? of the Croatian dragon, as a sign of recognition and significance for an invited patriot. Working this kuil over the shouldered door, rebuild the city of Zagreb. Architect Jurj Denzler
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Fathers revitalizing Croat Firefighter Duro Stjepan Dezelic Croatian Firefighters 1937
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On this spot was situated Cobley's Farm, where Charles Dickens lived in 1843 while writing 'Martin Chuzzlewit'. It is recorded that during his walks with Forster in the Finchley lanes hard by he conceived the immortal character of Mrs. Gamp.
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Alec Dickson, 1914 - 1994, founder VSO & CSV, lived and died here. Bedford Park Society
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Le Cateau, France 26th August 1914
On this day, the 37th Battery, Royal Field Artillery, had lost four of their six howitzer guns in action. Driver Job Drain was one of the soldiers who volunteered to recover the last of the guns. Under intense fire and showing disregard for his own safety, he drove his team of horses within yards of the German lines, retrieving the last remaining gun thus preventing it from falling into enemy hands. For this act of bravery he received the Victoria Cross.
In memory of the sons and daughters of Barking and Dagenham who fell in the Great War.
On this day, the 37th Battery, Royal Field Artillery, had lost four of their six howitzer guns in action. Driver Job Drain was one of the soldiers who volunteered to recover the last of the guns. Under intense fire and showing disregard for his own safety, he drove his team of horses within yards of the German lines, retrieving the last remaining gun thus preventing it from falling into enemy hands. For this act of bravery he received the Victoria Cross.
In memory of the sons and daughters of Barking and Dagenham who fell in the Great War.
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Sir Francis Drake
In 1581 Queen Elizabeth I commanded that Francis Drake's ship, The Golden Hinde, be drawn into a creek near here at Deptford as a perpetual memorial for having "circuited about the whole earth."
On 4 April 1581, she banqueted on board the Golden Hind and "consecrated it with great ceremonie, pompe, and magnificence eternally to be remembered." And forthwith knighted Drake on his ship in recognition of the honouyr that he had brought to England by his discoveries and circumnavigation in the years 1577 - 1580.
His achievements included discovery of open sea from Atlantic to Pacific below South America: opening of English trade in the Far East: and claim to the Western region of North America for England. Naming it Nova Albion (New England) and thereby linking it with claims to the east coast and encouraging subsequent colonization of the Eastern seaboard.
Drake's voyage fostered the principle expressed by the Queen "That the VSE of the sea as of the Ayre is common to all. And that the publique necessitie permits not it should be possessed."
Presented by The Drake Navigators Guild, California. Quadricentennial, 4 April 1981
In 1581 Queen Elizabeth I commanded that Francis Drake's ship, The Golden Hinde, be drawn into a creek near here at Deptford as a perpetual memorial for having "circuited about the whole earth."
On 4 April 1581, she banqueted on board the Golden Hind and "consecrated it with great ceremonie, pompe, and magnificence eternally to be remembered." And forthwith knighted Drake on his ship in recognition of the honouyr that he had brought to England by his discoveries and circumnavigation in the years 1577 - 1580.
His achievements included discovery of open sea from Atlantic to Pacific below South America: opening of English trade in the Far East: and claim to the Western region of North America for England. Naming it Nova Albion (New England) and thereby linking it with claims to the east coast and encouraging subsequent colonization of the Eastern seaboard.
Drake's voyage fostered the principle expressed by the Queen "That the VSE of the sea as of the Ayre is common to all. And that the publique necessitie permits not it should be possessed."
Presented by The Drake Navigators Guild, California. Quadricentennial, 4 April 1981
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Marin Drzic (1508-1567) the 500th anniversary of his birth
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This stone was laid on June 19th 1904? by Harvey du Cros J.P. Founder of the Pneumatic Tyre Industry
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George Busson Du Maurier Born in Paris 6th March 1834 Died in London 8th October 1896
A little trust that when we die we reap our sowing and so - goodbye
A little trust that when we die we reap our sowing and so - goodbye
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CENTENNIAL OF THE DEATH OF THE DUKE D'AVILA AND BOLAMA
TRIBUTE FROM THE CITY OF HORTA
3-MAy 1981
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{Bottom Right} This plaque is presented with much pleasure by China Travel Services (H.K.) Ltd to commemorate the unveiling of two Chinese Lions by HRH the Duke of Gloucester on the 29 October 1985 (during the quatercentenary year of the City of Westminster) at the formal opening of Gerrard Street China Town. The unveiling ceremony was attended by His Excellency Hu Ding Yi the Ambassador of The People's Republic of China, the Right Worshipful the Lord Mayor of Westminster Councillor Roger Bramble, Mr Colvyn Haye, CBE, the Hong Kong Commissioner and Mr Harry Chi-Cheung Lee President of the China Town Chinese Association (London).
The two Chinese Lions were generously donated by the People's Republic of China. The Sculpture of the Chinese characters on the Gateways were sponsored by the Hong Kong Government. The Chinese Couplets on the Gateways were composed by Mr B. Tran Huynh. The 29th day October 1985.
{on Left}This plaque was unveiled on 7th February 2000 by HRH the Prince of Wales on the occasion of the Royal Visit to London Chinatown to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year of the Dragon Millennium 2000. Presented by Mr Tim Yau, MBE, President London Chinatown Chinese Association.
{Top Right} This plaque was laid by Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall on Thursday 1st November 2007 with warmest affection from Mr Chu Ting Tang, President The London Chinatown Chinese Association and The Chinese Community in Britain
The two Chinese Lions were generously donated by the People's Republic of China. The Sculpture of the Chinese characters on the Gateways were sponsored by the Hong Kong Government. The Chinese Couplets on the Gateways were composed by Mr B. Tran Huynh. The 29th day October 1985.
{on Left}This plaque was unveiled on 7th February 2000 by HRH the Prince of Wales on the occasion of the Royal Visit to London Chinatown to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year of the Dragon Millennium 2000. Presented by Mr Tim Yau, MBE, President London Chinatown Chinese Association.
{Top Right} This plaque was laid by Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall on Thursday 1st November 2007 with warmest affection from Mr Chu Ting Tang, President The London Chinatown Chinese Association and The Chinese Community in Britain
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Silver Jubilee Walkway Trust This plaque commemorates the inauguration of the final section of the Silver Jubilee Walkway around Central London from the Tower of London to Leicester Square by the Duke of Gloucester Patron of the Trust on Friday 14 July 1978
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In this house lived and died the distinguished expert in cosmic rays
Arturo Duperier Vallesa
The neighbourhood association 1959
Arturo Duperier Vallesa
The neighbourhood association 1959
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Saint Pancras Middlesex. This fountain and works connected therewith were presented to the Metropolitan Drinking Fountain Association on the 3d day of August 1878 by Matilda wife of Richard Kent esq. Junior Churchwarden 1878. The figure now cast in bronze was designed by Joseph Durham ARA {roman date unreadable}
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(according to London Remembers the Welsh translates as:) To the glory of God and in memory of Howell Powell Edwards who died on the 11th of March 1897 in his 71st year of age. Oxford Council Member and Canon of Llandaff Cathedral. A gentleman and a Welshman from Brecon.
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This garden was laid out in 1899 for public enjoyment by the Metropolitan Public Gardens Association, 83 Lancaster Gate and in 1910 the same association through the generosity of J. Passmore Edwards Esq. was enabled to complete its work by erecting therein this drinking fountain for free public use which the Metropolitan Borough Council of Hackney has kindly agreed to maintain.
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This stone was laid by J Passmore Edwards esq 19 October 1900
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November 2, 1960 Dwight D. Eisenhower, President of the United States, and Vice President Richard M. Nixon, Republican Presidential nominee
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In this building was located the headquarters of.....
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OPERATION TORCH FOR THE LIBERATION OF NORTH AFRICA and later 16 January 1944 - 6 June 1944 as supreme allied commander allied expeditionary force in conjunction with the commanders of the fighting services of the allied nations and the authorities in Washington and London he planned and launched OPERATION OVERLORD FOR THE LIBERATION OF NORTH WEST EUROPE
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'The Passenger' in the cloister by Paula Haughney. In fond memory of Lord Ennals, 1922 - 95, Patron of the Bromley by Bow Centre
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"Dined at my Lord Treasurers the Earl of Southampton in Blomesbury, where he was building a noble square or piazza, a little towne" John Evelyn's diary 1665
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Whales in the Thames
[top centre] Occasionally whales and seals are seen in the Thames. Since 1986 Common Seals have been spotted as far up as Richmond. A Lesser Rorqual Whale has been seen as well as a Bottle-Nosed Dolphin which was stranded at East India Dock. Such incidents have offered exciting distractions for the people of London over many centuries. [top left] Several incidents of whales in the Thames were recorded by John Evelyn, Deptford's famous 17th century diarist. In 1658 he noted that "a large whale was taken betwixt my land abutting on the Thames and Greenwich, which drew an in the concourse to sea it, by water, coach and on foote. It appeared first below Greenwich at low water, for at high water it would have destroyed all the boats.
[top right] After a long conflict it was killed with a harping yron, struck in the head, out of which spouted blood and water by two tunnels and after a horrid groan it ran quite on shore and died." Again in 1699 Evelyn wrote "After an extraordinary storm there came up the Thames a whale fifty-six feet long". In 1842 the capture of a young fin whale about 20 feet long provided quite an attraction. It was killed off Deptford Pier one Sunday by a number of watermen and its two ton body was displayed at the Bull and Butcher public house on the corner of Old King Street nearby. A printer in Flagon Row, Deptford quickly printed up some bills to advertise this "Extraordinary and Surprising Novelty" for sight-seers.
In 1965 there was great excitement when a school of about 20 whales was sighted off Woolwich pier. Billy Smart's Circus tried to catch one and enlisted the support of skin-divers, a gigantic fishing net and a rubber dingy {stet} to inflate under the unfortunate captive. They planned to take the whale to a temporary pool on Clapham Common then to a permanent aquarium at Windsor. All was frustrated when a policeman pointed out that anything caught in the Thames becomes property of the Queen and under the Whaling Industry Act you cannot catch a whale in British waters. The whale catchers were last seen edging the whales out of the river, hoping to catch one in the open sea.
[top centre] Occasionally whales and seals are seen in the Thames. Since 1986 Common Seals have been spotted as far up as Richmond. A Lesser Rorqual Whale has been seen as well as a Bottle-Nosed Dolphin which was stranded at East India Dock. Such incidents have offered exciting distractions for the people of London over many centuries. [top left] Several incidents of whales in the Thames were recorded by John Evelyn, Deptford's famous 17th century diarist. In 1658 he noted that "a large whale was taken betwixt my land abutting on the Thames and Greenwich, which drew an in the concourse to sea it, by water, coach and on foote. It appeared first below Greenwich at low water, for at high water it would have destroyed all the boats.
[top right] After a long conflict it was killed with a harping yron, struck in the head, out of which spouted blood and water by two tunnels and after a horrid groan it ran quite on shore and died." Again in 1699 Evelyn wrote "After an extraordinary storm there came up the Thames a whale fifty-six feet long". In 1842 the capture of a young fin whale about 20 feet long provided quite an attraction. It was killed off Deptford Pier one Sunday by a number of watermen and its two ton body was displayed at the Bull and Butcher public house on the corner of Old King Street nearby. A printer in Flagon Row, Deptford quickly printed up some bills to advertise this "Extraordinary and Surprising Novelty" for sight-seers.
In 1965 there was great excitement when a school of about 20 whales was sighted off Woolwich pier. Billy Smart's Circus tried to catch one and enlisted the support of skin-divers, a gigantic fishing net and a rubber dingy {stet} to inflate under the unfortunate captive. They planned to take the whale to a temporary pool on Clapham Common then to a permanent aquarium at Windsor. All was frustrated when a policeman pointed out that anything caught in the Thames becomes property of the Queen and under the Whaling Industry Act you cannot catch a whale in British waters. The whale catchers were last seen edging the whales out of the river, hoping to catch one in the open sea.
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Any wording has been obliterated over time, but there is an information sign at the entrance to the cemetery which mentions Thomas Falconer
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Frederic William Farrar D.D. F.R.S. 1831-1905 Headmaster Marlborough 1871 Rector of S Margaret's 1876 Dean of Canterbury 1895. Love gave him light to know his Lord. To reach & serve his fellow man. Erected by his assistant curates.
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Henry Fielding 1707-1754 Novelist lived here
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He died on 26.12.1911 Andrija Fijan a giant of the Croatian theatre born in Zagreb 4.10.1851
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(upper plaque) Honouring the bravery and sacrifice of Stephen Maynard of Poplar Fire Station who gave his life in the line of duty in Limehouse Basin, London. 25th January 1980
(lower plaque) In memory of Leading Fireman Stephen Maynard, who tragically lost his life fighting a fire aboard the M. V. Rudi M, berthed in Limehouse Basin on 25 January 1980. London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority London Fire Brigade
(lower plaque) In memory of Leading Fireman Stephen Maynard, who tragically lost his life fighting a fire aboard the M. V. Rudi M, berthed in Limehouse Basin on 25 January 1980. London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority London Fire Brigade
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(according to London Remembers) This tablet commemorates the opening of this block of flats by Professor Sir Alexander Fleming, DSc, FRCP, FRCS, FRS. 2nd October 1948
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To Dr Fleming
in gratitude from the bullfighters
14 May 1964
in gratitude from the bullfighters
14 May 1964
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The Right Hon. Howard Walter Baron Florey of Adelaide and Marston, O.M., Kt., P.R.S., F.R.C.S., B.R.C.S., M.D. Born Adelaide 1898 Died Oxford 1968. S.A. Rhodes Scholar, 1921. Jointly awarded Nobel Price for Medicine in 1945, for the research which showed the curative properties of penicillin and made it universally available. Fellow of the Royal Society 1941-1968 President, 1960-1969. Chancellor of Australian National University, 1965-1968.
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{bottom right on right-hand photo / Right side of plinth} I am conscious of having served England as I served my own country
{left hand photo / rear of plinth}MARECHAL FERDINAND FOCH/ MARECHAL DE L'ARMEE/ BRITANNIQUE GRAND CROIX DE LA LEGION D'HONNEUR/ MEDAILLE MILITAIRE/ MEMBRE DE L'ACADEMY FRANCAISE GCB/ MARSHAL OF FRANCE/ GENERALISSIMO OF ALLIED ARMIES/ BRITISH FIELD MARSHAL
{left hand photo / rear of plinth}MARECHAL FERDINAND FOCH/ MARECHAL DE L'ARMEE/ BRITANNIQUE GRAND CROIX DE LA LEGION D'HONNEUR/ MEDAILLE MILITAIRE/ MEMBRE DE L'ACADEMY FRANCAISE GCB/ MARSHAL OF FRANCE/ GENERALISSIMO OF ALLIED ARMIES/ BRITISH FIELD MARSHAL
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The white stone inscription is illegible
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William Forsyth 1737-1804 Superintendent of these Gardens gave his name to the beautiful genus Forsythia specimens of which adorn this site
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This memorial was unveiled by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 26 April 2005
Architects Lord Foster of Thames Bank OM Foster and Partners
Erected for the Police Memorial Trust Chairman and founder Michael Winner MA Cantab
Architects Lord Foster of Thames Bank OM Foster and Partners
Erected for the Police Memorial Trust Chairman and founder Michael Winner MA Cantab
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Memorial Buildings
These buildings stand on part of the Old Bunhill Fields Burial Ground. The first freehold possessed by London Friends, used by them for burials during nearly two hundred years, it was closed to such purposes in 1855.
In 1880 The Metropolitan Board of Works purchased parts of the property for widening streets from which, and also from the site of these premises, all remains of interments being first carefully removed were re-interred in the ground adjoining. And out of the proceeds of such compulsory sales these buildings with their halls, coffee-tavern club and committee rooms have been built.
Near this spot George Fox was interred in 1690, previously Edward Burrough and some ninety other martyr Friends who died in London prisons had been buried here. To the memory of these ancient worthies and for the furtherance of religious, moral and philanthropic objects are these buildings now dedicated by The Society of Friends in London .... thereby to promote the best welfare & happiness of the surrounding population. London, 10, Mo., 1881.
These buildings stand on part of the Old Bunhill Fields Burial Ground. The first freehold possessed by London Friends, used by them for burials during nearly two hundred years, it was closed to such purposes in 1855.
In 1880 The Metropolitan Board of Works purchased parts of the property for widening streets from which, and also from the site of these premises, all remains of interments being first carefully removed were re-interred in the ground adjoining. And out of the proceeds of such compulsory sales these buildings with their halls, coffee-tavern club and committee rooms have been built.
Near this spot George Fox was interred in 1690, previously Edward Burrough and some ninety other martyr Friends who died in London prisons had been buried here. To the memory of these ancient worthies and for the furtherance of religious, moral and philanthropic objects are these buildings now dedicated by The Society of Friends in London .... thereby to promote the best welfare & happiness of the surrounding population. London, 10, Mo., 1881.
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JOÁO CARLOS FRAGA
23 Jun 1946 - 11 Jan 2017
Citizen of the World First Portuguese Surfer
Promoter of the 1st International Regatta for Horta Mocra of the OCC 1975 (Given rise to the Sea Week) Honorary Member of the Ocean Cruising Club Consultant to the Regional Directorate of Tourism for nautical activities Writer
Promoter of the 1st International Regatta for Horta Mocra of the OCC 1975 (Given rise to the Sea Week) Honorary Member of the Ocean Cruising Club Consultant to the Regional Directorate of Tourism for nautical activities Writer
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Francisco Franco
Leader of Spain Patron and Founder inaugurated this Memorial on April 1, 1959
SS John XXIII erected his church in basilica for brief in April 7th 1960 and it was consecrated in June 4th in the same year by the cardinal Gaetano Cicognani.
SS John XXIII erected his church in basilica for brief in April 7th 1960 and it was consecrated in June 4th in the same year by the cardinal Gaetano Cicognani.
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Coastal Promotion Frank Joseph I Austrian Emperor 1830-1916
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Coastal Promotion Frank Joseph I Austrian Emperor 1830-1916
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Benjamin Franklin 1706-1790 "Save while you are young to spend while you are old
One penny saved is better than two pennies earned" Poor Richard's Savings
Dedicated to the people of New orleans by Henry Wadsworth Gustine of Chicago, Illinois A.D. 1926
One penny saved is better than two pennies earned" Poor Richard's Savings
Dedicated to the people of New orleans by Henry Wadsworth Gustine of Chicago, Illinois A.D. 1926
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A.M.D.G. This church was built in 1819-1822 as the new parish church of the ancient parish of St Pancras under an act of 31 May 1816. The foundation stone was laid on Thursday 1 July 1819 by H.R.H. Frederick Duke of York and Albany (brother of King George IV) and commander-in-chief of the British army, The new church was consecrated on Tuesday 7 May 1822 by the Rt Rev William Howley, Lord Bishop of London....
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Designed by the eminent Architect Maxwell Fry in 1937, Kensal House was hailed at the time as the first "modern" housing scheme in Britain.
Kensal House forged new frontiers for social housing in several innovative ways. Built by the Gas, Light and Coke Company to house its work force and their families, it was the British attempt to produce a self-contained and self-supporting community. With its own nursery and residents social club, containing sewing rooms and workshops, the fame of Kensal House spread far and wide.
Kensal House was also built as a practical demonstration of the economic use of gas, the comprehensive use of which throughout the flats was included in the weekly rent of 11s 6d.
Kensal House is now a Grade II Listed Building and in 1991/1992 was provided with much needed environmental and security improvements with monies provided under the Governments "Estate Action" programme and by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
Ten years later, modernisation works were carried out in 2001/02 funded by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. These works provided residents with new double glazed windows, new kitchens, new insulated roofs and large scale concrete repairs were undertaken to the building structure.
Kensal House forged new frontiers for social housing in several innovative ways. Built by the Gas, Light and Coke Company to house its work force and their families, it was the British attempt to produce a self-contained and self-supporting community. With its own nursery and residents social club, containing sewing rooms and workshops, the fame of Kensal House spread far and wide.
Kensal House was also built as a practical demonstration of the economic use of gas, the comprehensive use of which throughout the flats was included in the weekly rent of 11s 6d.
Kensal House is now a Grade II Listed Building and in 1991/1992 was provided with much needed environmental and security improvements with monies provided under the Governments "Estate Action" programme and by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
Ten years later, modernisation works were carried out in 2001/02 funded by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. These works provided residents with new double glazed windows, new kitchens, new insulated roofs and large scale concrete repairs were undertaken to the building structure.
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{left} FROM GARRETT TO TERCEIRA
I DIDN'T HAVE THE FORTUNE OF BEING BORN IN THAT CLOTH, BUT MY PARENTS BUT MY PARENTS. BUT MY HERITAGE BUT EVERYTHING THAT CONSTITUTES A MAN'S HOMELAND IS - MY MISSING TERCEIRA ISLAND ONE OF THE MOST NOBLE STANDARDS OF GLORIA PORT GUESA.
{centre}ALMEIDA GARRETT THE MUNICIPALITY GARRETT PROPOSES AND WRITES THE DECREE THAT GIVES ANGRA THE NAME OF HEROISM
{right} FROM GARRETT TO TERCEIRA MY ADOPTED HOMELAND, OUR ADDICTIVE AND PAMPINOUS ISLAND, QUIET AND HEALTHY IN THE RESTful SHADOW OF FALAS AND ORANGE TREES YOUR TITLES VERY NOBLE LOYAL ANGRA ADDS THE DE AND ALWAYS CONSTANT
{centre}ALMEIDA GARRETT THE MUNICIPALITY GARRETT PROPOSES AND WRITES THE DECREE THAT GIVES ANGRA THE NAME OF HEROISM
{right} FROM GARRETT TO TERCEIRA MY ADOPTED HOMELAND, OUR ADDICTIVE AND PAMPINOUS ISLAND, QUIET AND HEALTHY IN THE RESTful SHADOW OF FALAS AND ORANGE TREES YOUR TITLES VERY NOBLE LOYAL ANGRA ADDS THE DE AND ALWAYS CONSTANT
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(approx) This stone... Hardinge Stanley Baron Halsbury Lord High Chancellor on the twenty... day of November 1867 ... the mayoralty of ... Polydore de Keyser... Henry Bridgman esq.
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Professor Humbert Girometta 27.IV.1939 died here
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In memory of Samuel Godley late a private in the second regiment of life guards whose daring and heroic courage displayed when charging the French cuirassiers at the Battle of Waterloo caused his achievments to be recorded in the annals of war and produced this tribute to his memory from his comrades. He died 16 January 1832 aged 51 years.
This stone was established by the non-commissioned officers.
This stone was established by the non-commissioned officers.
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John Michael Goldman 1938-2013 Professor Emeritus, Imperial College
The Catherine Lewis Centre was conceived by and built under the leadership of Professor John Goldman, who worked for over 40 years at the Hammersmith Hospital and dedicated his life to curing patients with chronic myeloid leukaemia and other haematological disorders. His legacy continues through this building, his colleagues and the thousands of patients who are alive today as a result of his work.
The Catherine Lewis Centre was conceived by and built under the leadership of Professor John Goldman, who worked for over 40 years at the Hammersmith Hospital and dedicated his life to curing patients with chronic myeloid leukaemia and other haematological disorders. His legacy continues through this building, his colleagues and the thousands of patients who are alive today as a result of his work.
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BERNARDINO ANTONIO GOMES NAVY DOCTOR
1806-1877
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Sir Daniel Gooch BARI DL JP 1816-1889 Cable laying and locomotive engineer lived in Clewer Park from 1839. These houses have his armorial bearings. Supt. Great Western Railway at 21 and Chairman 1886. Engineer SS Great Eastern laying the first Atlantic cables 1865 & 1866. Buried in Clewer.
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This fountain erected in 1929 to the memory of Henry Edmund Goodison of Highgate
honorary treasurer of the Kenwood Preservation Council was presented by his wife and sons.
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Adam Lindsay Gordon (1833-1870) was born in 1833 at Fayal in the Azores where his mother's father had a plantation. He completed his education in England and was sent by his family to South Australia in 1853 where he enlisted in the mounted police. He was briefly a member of Parliament and lived in Western Australia and Ballarat before moving to Melbourne. During his time in Ballarat he suffered a severe head injury in a riding accident, was bankrupted by a fire in the livery stable and lost his infant daughter. The day after the publication of his poems (in Bush Ballads and Galloping Rhymes) he committed suicide on Brighton Beach in Melbourne.
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This statue of Queen Elizabeth formerly stood on the West side of Ludgate, that Gate being taken down in 1760 to open the Street, was given by the city to Sr Francis Gosling KN, Alderman of this Ward, who caused it to be placed here.
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in loving memory of Louis Moreau Gottschalk the celebrated American (can't read the rest)
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JOSÉ OSÓRIO GOULART POET SPEAKER AND JOURNALIST
1868-1960
TO THE SOUTH GUIA, AND NORTH TO ESPALAMAGA, THE PEAK THERE SAN JORGE MORE ALEPL AND WHEN THIS PICTURE STANDS OUT AND THE GRACE AND LIGHT THAT MY LAND HAS
TO THE SOUTH GUIA, AND NORTH TO ESPALAMAGA, THE PEAK THERE SAN JORGE MORE ALEPL AND WHEN THIS PICTURE STANDS OUT AND THE GRACE AND LIGHT THAT MY LAND HAS
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The George Green Association
This clock was presented by members of the association, pupils and other friends of the school as a Centennial Memorial and in remembrance of the founder George Green
This clock was presented by members of the association, pupils and other friends of the school as a Centennial Memorial and in remembrance of the founder George Green
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Chalk Farm Station
Architect: Leslie Green 1907
The station opened on 22 June 1907 on the Golders Green branch of the Charing Cross, Edgware & Hampstead Railway, one of the lines that were part of the Underground Electric Railways of London (UERL) group. Formed by the flamboyant American financier Charles Tyson Yerkes, he was determined that the UERL stations should all have a similar look - an early "corporate identity". One way to do this was to use the same architect Leslie Green, for all the group's stations.
The station is a fine example of Green's architecture, a two storey structure with its multiple identical arches and the red glazed terracotta façade. It is believed to be the longest street frontage of the original stations. The terracotta was made by the Burmantofts Fireclay Company in Leeds, West Yorkshire. The station was designed as a 'plinth' that would allow the construction of a building above - this has never happened here. Inside the station, at street level, there are fine examples of the green "pomegranate" design relief tiles. Lower down, and at platform level is the red and cream ceramic tile design. Each of the UERL tube station platform designs had a unique coloured pattern tile design. This was intended to allow regular passengers to recognise their stop. The station, refurbished several times, still has many of the original design features.
The station is a fine example of Green's architecture, a two storey structure with its multiple identical arches and the red glazed terracotta façade. It is believed to be the longest street frontage of the original stations. The terracotta was made by the Burmantofts Fireclay Company in Leeds, West Yorkshire. The station was designed as a 'plinth' that would allow the construction of a building above - this has never happened here. Inside the station, at street level, there are fine examples of the green "pomegranate" design relief tiles. Lower down, and at platform level is the red and cream ceramic tile design. Each of the UERL tube station platform designs had a unique coloured pattern tile design. This was intended to allow regular passengers to recognise their stop. The station, refurbished several times, still has many of the original design features.
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Joseph Grimaldi 1778 - 1837
Joseph Grimaldi was 3 years old when he first went on the stage of Sadler's Wells with his father, and worked there for 43 years as performer and part-proprietor. From his debut in 1806 at Covent Garden in Mother Goose he was adored by all and could fill a theatre anywhere. The name Joey has passed into our language to mean a clown. He lived all his life among the people of Clerkenwell and died at 33 Southampton Street, now called Calshot Street. Islington Council has called the park in which he lies buried The Joseph Grimaldi Park to commemorate a great artist and a great man.
Joseph Grimaldi was 3 years old when he first went on the stage of Sadler's Wells with his father, and worked there for 43 years as performer and part-proprietor. From his debut in 1806 at Covent Garden in Mother Goose he was adored by all and could fill a theatre anywhere. The name Joey has passed into our language to mean a clown. He lived all his life among the people of Clerkenwell and died at 33 Southampton Street, now called Calshot Street. Islington Council has called the park in which he lies buried The Joseph Grimaldi Park to commemorate a great artist and a great man.
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{top left} Sir Robert Grosvenor succeeded his father as Earl Grosvenor in 1802. Educated at Harrow and Cambridge he became a member of parliament, lord-lieutenant of the County of Flint and was a renowned and enthusiastic art collector. In 1831 he was created Marquess of Westminster and was a sword carrier at the coronation of Queen Victoria in 1837. He was made a Knight of the Garter in 1842. Sir Robert Grosvenor had a vision for a grand development of Belgravia and Pimlico and directed its progress until his death in 1845. The name Belgravia comes from a Grosvenor title of Viscount Belgrave which is taken from a village of that name on the family estate in Cheshire. The plinth on which the statue stands is made of limestone quarried at Halkyn in the County of Flint on land belonging to the family.
{top right} The Grosvenor family came to England with William the Conqueror, and have held land in Cheshire since that time. In the seventeenth century Sir Thomas Grosvenor third baronet married Mary Davies a London heiress. Her dowry was part of the manor of Ebury, the land developed by their successors as Mayfair in the eighteenth century, followed by Belgravia and Pimlico in the nineteenth century. In 1979, Gerald Cavendish Grosvenor became the sixth Duke of Westminster. He commissioned this statue in 1997. The hounds on the monument are Talbot dogs introduced to this country by the Normans as hunting dogs. Now extinct, they were the ancestral stock of the modern bloodhound. Talbot dogs were added to the Grosvenor coat of arms in the seventeenth century. The gold wheatsheaf, known in heraldry as a 'garb' appeared for the first time on the coat of arms in 1398.
{bottom left - left} Under the direction of Sir Robert Grosvenor, Thomas Cundy, the Grosvenor Estate surveyor, presented the above layout to the Grosvenor Board in 1825. From Sir Robert's vision arose the elegant buildings, grand squares and colourful gardens that are now Belgravia.
{bottom left - right} The classical terraces of Belgrave Square were designed by George Basevi architect to the Haldimand Syndicate. Most of the buildings were erected under the control of the great Victorian developer Thomas Cubitt.
{bottom right} Sir Robert Grosvenor KG, first Marquess of Westminster, 1767-1845. When we build let us think we build for ever, John Ruskin.
{top right} The Grosvenor family came to England with William the Conqueror, and have held land in Cheshire since that time. In the seventeenth century Sir Thomas Grosvenor third baronet married Mary Davies a London heiress. Her dowry was part of the manor of Ebury, the land developed by their successors as Mayfair in the eighteenth century, followed by Belgravia and Pimlico in the nineteenth century. In 1979, Gerald Cavendish Grosvenor became the sixth Duke of Westminster. He commissioned this statue in 1997. The hounds on the monument are Talbot dogs introduced to this country by the Normans as hunting dogs. Now extinct, they were the ancestral stock of the modern bloodhound. Talbot dogs were added to the Grosvenor coat of arms in the seventeenth century. The gold wheatsheaf, known in heraldry as a 'garb' appeared for the first time on the coat of arms in 1398.
{bottom left - left} Under the direction of Sir Robert Grosvenor, Thomas Cundy, the Grosvenor Estate surveyor, presented the above layout to the Grosvenor Board in 1825. From Sir Robert's vision arose the elegant buildings, grand squares and colourful gardens that are now Belgravia.
{bottom left - right} The classical terraces of Belgrave Square were designed by George Basevi architect to the Haldimand Syndicate. Most of the buildings were erected under the control of the great Victorian developer Thomas Cubitt.
{bottom right} Sir Robert Grosvenor KG, first Marquess of Westminster, 1767-1845. When we build let us think we build for ever, John Ruskin.
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Dubrovnik's son Frano Gundulica The immortal poet of freedom, the pride of Croatian literature, is buried in this church.
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Hampden Gurney Schools
Erected A. D. 1863 in memory of John Hampden Gurney, MA, Rector of St Mary's, Marylebone.
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{around the top}The gift of Sam Gurney M.P. 1859
{in the centre}The first metropolitan drinking fountain erected on Holborn Hill in 1809 and removed when the viaduct was constructed in 1867
{at the bottom}Replace the cup
{in the centre}The first metropolitan drinking fountain erected on Holborn Hill in 1809 and removed when the viaduct was constructed in 1867
{at the bottom}Replace the cup
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Sir Henry Halford 1766-1844 by Sir Francis Chantrey 1826 Commissioned by the Fellows
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Baldwin Hamey Junior 1600-76 Edward Pierce 1675
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This replica of the statue of Queen Anne was erected at the expense of The Corporation of London in the year 1886. The Rt Hon. Sir Reginald Hanson M.A. F.S.A. Lord Mayor Wm. Braham Esq Chairman of the City Lands Committee
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Marshall of the Royal Air Force Sir Arthur Harris BT GCB OBE AFC In memory of a great commander and of the brave crews of Bomber Command, more than 55,000 of whom lost their lives in the cause of freedom. The nation owes them all an immense debt.
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(top left) By virtue of an order of the Right Hon. the Lord Mayor Aldermen and Commons of the City of London in common council assembled dated the 22nd November 1776 David Hartley Esq. was admitted into the freedom of the said city in the company of goldsmiths in the time of Rt. Honble. S. Thomas Hallifax. Knt. Lord Mayor and Benjamin Hopkins Esq. Chamberlain in consideration of the advantages likely to accrue to the public by his invention of fire plates for securing buildings from fire and for his respectful attention to this city in his repeated experiments performed before many of the members of the court. The record of which experiments and also of his admission into the freedom of the said City of London is entered in the book signed with the letter R &c in witness whereof of the seal of the office of chamberlain thereunto affixed dated in the Guild Hall of the same city the 26th day of March in the 17th year of the reign of our sovereign lord George the Third &c and in the year of our lord MDCCLXXVII (L S)
(top right) By the commons of Great Britain in parliament assembled Lunae 16 Die Maii 1774 resolved nemine contradicente that a sum not exceeding two thousand five hundred pounds be granted to his majesty to be paid to David Hartley Esq. towards enabling him to defray the charge of experiments in order to ascertain the practicability and utility of his invention for securing buildings from fire and that the same be paid without fee or reward confirmed by act of parliament anno 14 Georgii 3 1ii Regis.
(bottom left) Hallifax Mayor a common council holden in the chamber of the Guild-Hall of the City of London on the 22nd of November 1776. Resolved that John Sawbridge Esq. the late Lord Mayor of this city having laid a foundation stone for erecting an obelisk on Putney Common to commemorate the invention of fire plates for securing buildings from fire by David Hartley Esq. The committee of city lands be empowered to erect and compleat the same.
(bottom right) The Rt. Hon. John Sawbridge SQRE. Lord Mayor of London laid the foundation stone of this obelisk one hundred and ten years after the fire of London on the anniversary of that dreadful event in memory of an invention for securing buildings against fire
(top right) By the commons of Great Britain in parliament assembled Lunae 16 Die Maii 1774 resolved nemine contradicente that a sum not exceeding two thousand five hundred pounds be granted to his majesty to be paid to David Hartley Esq. towards enabling him to defray the charge of experiments in order to ascertain the practicability and utility of his invention for securing buildings from fire and that the same be paid without fee or reward confirmed by act of parliament anno 14 Georgii 3 1ii Regis.
(bottom left) Hallifax Mayor a common council holden in the chamber of the Guild-Hall of the City of London on the 22nd of November 1776. Resolved that John Sawbridge Esq. the late Lord Mayor of this city having laid a foundation stone for erecting an obelisk on Putney Common to commemorate the invention of fire plates for securing buildings from fire by David Hartley Esq. The committee of city lands be empowered to erect and compleat the same.
(bottom right) The Rt. Hon. John Sawbridge SQRE. Lord Mayor of London laid the foundation stone of this obelisk one hundred and ten years after the fire of London on the anniversary of that dreadful event in memory of an invention for securing buildings against fire
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In memory of John Harvard founder of Harvard University in America baptized in this church 29 November 1607
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{in Latin} THIS IMAGE OF THE EIGHTY-YEAR-OLD ILLIVUS WILLIAM HARVEY WHO FIRST SHOWED THE BLOOD CIRCUIT AND INSISTED A RATIONAL MEDICINE TO THE PICTURE OF THE ARCHETYPE.
THE SCULPTOR WILL BE PLACED HERE BY RICHARDVS MEAD MED. REC. 1839
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On this spot Warren Hastings stood his trial 1788-1795. He was acquitted on all the charges.
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Here rests William Hazlitt born April 10, 1778, Died 18 September 1830. He lived to see his deepest wishes gratified as he has expressed them in his Essay On The Fear Of Death: Viz: To see the downfall of the Bourbons, And some prospect of good to mankind (Charles X was driven from France 29th July 18?? "To leave some sterling work to the world" (He lived to complete his "Life of Napoleon". His desire that some friendly hand should consign him to the grave was accomplished to a limited but profound extent; on these conditions he was ready to depart and to have inscribed on his tomb "Grateful and Contented". He was the first (unanswered) Metaphysician of the age, a despiser of the merely Rich and Great, A lover of the People, Poor or Opressed, a hater of the Pride and Power of the Few, as opposed to the happiness of the Many. A man of true moral courage who sacrificed Profit and present fame to Principle. And a yearning for the good of Human Nature, who was a burning wound to an Aristocracy. That could not answer him before men and who may confront him before their Maker. He lived and died The Unconquered Champion of Truth, Liberty and Humanity. Dubitantes opera legite. This stone is raised by one whose heart is with him, in his grave.
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Ernies BeachThis stretch of the river foreshore is named afer local resident and community activist John Hearn (known as Ernie). This is in recognition of his work gaining appreciation of the Thames as an asset and amenity for London...
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The former resident
of this historic building,
the great fellow citizen
Petar Hektorovic 1487-1572
, patron of Slavic villas
and pioneer of artistic
Croatian literature.
On the occasion of the 350th anniversary of his death
in times of fought-for
national freedom
for the Stari Graders and the whole world. Built
on Trvdalj in a spirit of
unifying, joyful pride. August 20, 1922
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She said she comes from Iceland... I told her I was from the west
She took me to the snow-capped mountains ... then she put me through the test
We walked across the glacier, the horses stayed behind ... and as we laid between the frozen vallies .. we kissed for the very first time
And now we're stuck together
She took me to the snow-capped mountains ... then she put me through the test
We walked across the glacier, the horses stayed behind ... and as we laid between the frozen vallies .. we kissed for the very first time
And now we're stuck together
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{left plaque}County of Middlesex The Guildhall Westminster His grace the Duke of Bedford K.G. Lord Lieutenant of the County.....
{right plaque}County of Middlesex The Guildhall Westminster This foundation stone was laid by his grace the Duke of Bedford K.G. Lord Lieutenant of the county on the second day of May MDCCCCXII......
{right plaque}County of Middlesex The Guildhall Westminster This foundation stone was laid by his grace the Duke of Bedford K.G. Lord Lieutenant of the county on the second day of May MDCCCCXII......
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The Reverend Ridley H Herschell late minister of Trinity Chapel, John Street, Edgware Road
A Hebrew by birth educated in the Jewish faith, converted in early youth to belief in Christ, and evermore devoted to the service of his master. ?An honoured? labourer in the dissemination of Christian truth at home and abroad. An enlightened expounder of the Old and New Testament Sciptures. A fearless monitor and symnpathizing friend.
This monument is erected over his remains by his friends and members of his congregation, aided by a contribution from the D division of the Metropolitan Police, in whose welfare he took a special interest, as a record of their affection, esteem and gratitude and as a token of their grief.
He departed this life on the 14th day of April 1864 aged 57 years.
A Hebrew by birth educated in the Jewish faith, converted in early youth to belief in Christ, and evermore devoted to the service of his master. ?An honoured? labourer in the dissemination of Christian truth at home and abroad. An enlightened expounder of the Old and New Testament Sciptures. A fearless monitor and symnpathizing friend.
This monument is erected over his remains by his friends and members of his congregation, aided by a contribution from the D division of the Metropolitan Police, in whose welfare he took a special interest, as a record of their affection, esteem and gratitude and as a token of their grief.
He departed this life on the 14th day of April 1864 aged 57 years.
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RNH opened by HRH Princess Louise Duchess of Argyle GBE on the 30th October 1924
This stone was laid by Philip E Hill Esq chairman of Beechams Pills Ltd on the 8th day of December 1936.
This stone was laid by Philip E Hill Esq chairman of Beechams Pills Ltd on the 8th day of December 1936.
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This court is named after Sir John Cam Hobhouse, Bt. PC, GCB, 1786 -1869, created Baron Broughton 1851, who was Member of Parliament for Westminster from 1820 to 1833, for Nottingham from 1834 to 1847 & for Harwich from 1848 to 1851. He held several important offices of state, including those of Secretary of State for War and Chief Secretary for Ireland. In 1824 Sir John spoke at the first dinner of the Society of British Artists, whose galleries on Whitcomb Street have been kept and restored. He was appointed First Commissioner of Woods & Forests (the then title of the First Crown Estate Commissioner) in 1834. His close connection with the Crown Estate, with the City of Westminster & with the Society of British Artists is commemorated by the naming of this Court after him.
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{Postmarked 13 III 58}
Dear Mother & Dad, I haven't got any letters from you yet so I guess that if you wrote, they were lost. Jerry has had some from his mother so there shouldn't be any reason for them not being here unless they were lost.
Everything is going fine here. We are back in London for a few days. Then we start back on the road again for the remainder of the tour. It shouldn't be too much longer until we are back in the states again. I don't know why, but in a foreign country I get a lot more what could be called homesick than I do in the states even though it actually isn't too much further away from home. I'll sure be glad to get back where I can call home and talk for a while every few days. I guess that's really what I miss. It's pretty hard to call from over here and costs a lot too. It seems you have to reserve your call a few days in advance or something like that.
Well there's not too much else to say other than both shows tonight went real good. Almost unbelievably good because we usually do "not so good" the first show because our spirits are kind of low about that time of the evening. It's 2:00 A.M. Thur. here but it's just 8:00 P.M. Wed. there at home. Seems kinda funny doesn't it? Well, that's all for now.
Love, Buddy
P.S. Tell Larry, Trav, and Pat "hi" for me.
Dear Mother & Dad, I haven't got any letters from you yet so I guess that if you wrote, they were lost. Jerry has had some from his mother so there shouldn't be any reason for them not being here unless they were lost.
Everything is going fine here. We are back in London for a few days. Then we start back on the road again for the remainder of the tour. It shouldn't be too much longer until we are back in the states again. I don't know why, but in a foreign country I get a lot more what could be called homesick than I do in the states even though it actually isn't too much further away from home. I'll sure be glad to get back where I can call home and talk for a while every few days. I guess that's really what I miss. It's pretty hard to call from over here and costs a lot too. It seems you have to reserve your call a few days in advance or something like that.
Well there's not too much else to say other than both shows tonight went real good. Almost unbelievably good because we usually do "not so good" the first show because our spirits are kind of low about that time of the evening. It's 2:00 A.M. Thur. here but it's just 8:00 P.M. Wed. there at home. Seems kinda funny doesn't it? Well, that's all for now.
Love, Buddy
P.S. Tell Larry, Trav, and Pat "hi" for me.
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In memory of Sir Follett Holt, KBE, First Chairman of the Tower Hill Improvement Trust, died 20th March 1944.
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Faces from top left. The identity of the face at the bottom right is unknown
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This building and its contents being a portion of a gift from Frederick John Horniman MP to the London County Council as representing the people of London, are dedicated to the public for ever as a free museum for their recreation, instruction & enjoyment. 1901
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The geographic plant group was founded by Prof Ivo Horvat 1927
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{The bronze plaque} This plaque was unveiled by His Excellency Mr Shridath S Ramphal Commonwealth Secretary-General
This dedication was performed by Archbishop Trevor Huddleston
23rd June 1987
This dedication was performed by Archbishop Trevor Huddleston
23rd June 1987
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The house where I was born in the South American Pampas... W.H.Hudson. Hudson's Friends Society of Quilmes, near Buenos Aires, where the great writer was born on August 4th 1841, and where he spent his youth, has placed this bronze tablet at 40 Saint Luke's Road, London, the house in which Hudson lived his last years, and died on August 18th, 1922. The plaque was erected by Hudson's Friends Society of Quilmes in 1938 and adopted by the London County Council in the same year.
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Hugh Lupus, first Duke of Westminster, K.G., lessor to the Improved Industrial Dwellings Coy. Ltd. Of this and other buildings on his London estate accommodating nearly 4,000 persons of the working class, the friend and benefactor of his poorer brethren. Obit 1899.
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DAVID EDWARD HUGHES 1831-1900 Scientist and inventor of the microphone lived and worked here
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To the memory of
William Gilson Humphrey B.D.
Scholar divine
Vicar of this parish from 1855 to 1886
Born Jan. 1815 Died Jan. 1886
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Born in this house in Tezak in 1903 was the communist Jerko Ivanic member of the district committee. In 1942 he was arrested by the fascist occupiers and showed superhuman courage in the torments to which he was subjected. Died January 27 1942 in Split prison.
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Robert Ivusic 03.05.1973 - 31.05.1992 from his relatives' Suborci Brigade
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The Rorke's of Rorke's Drift
Rorke's Drift was named after James Rorke who settled here with his wife Sarah in 1849 to farm and trade. During the 26 years James spent here until his death in 1875, he became actively involved within the community. He was the Government Border Agent, Justice of the Peace and First Lieutenant in the Buffalo Border Guard.
He became well known amongst the Zulu. They called this place "Kwa Jimu" (Jim's Place). Rorke broke down the steep banks of the Mzinyathi (Buffalo) River, where it was easiest to cross, to improve travel between Natal and Zululand.
This became known as Rorke's Drift.
Rorke's Drift was named after James Rorke who settled here with his wife Sarah in 1849 to farm and trade. During the 26 years James spent here until his death in 1875, he became actively involved within the community. He was the Government Border Agent, Justice of the Peace and First Lieutenant in the Buffalo Border Guard.
He became well known amongst the Zulu. They called this place "Kwa Jimu" (Jim's Place). Rorke broke down the steep banks of the Mzinyathi (Buffalo) River, where it was easiest to cross, to improve travel between Natal and Zululand.
This became known as Rorke's Drift.
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These Almshouses were erected & built at y sole & proper cost & charges of James Smyth Esquior. citizen & salter of London in y year of our lord 1659
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Clive James born 1939.
In Sydney Harbour...the yachts will be racing on the crushed diamond water under a sky the texture of powdered sapphires. It would be churlish not to concede that the same abundance of natural blessings which gave us the energy to leave has every right to call us back. UNRELIABLE MEMOIRS (1980). Born in Sydney, Clive James settled in London in the early 1960s and became known as a TV and literary critic, poet, novelist and broadcaster.
NSW Ministry for the Arts Writers Walk
In Sydney Harbour...the yachts will be racing on the crushed diamond water under a sky the texture of powdered sapphires. It would be churlish not to concede that the same abundance of natural blessings which gave us the energy to leave has every right to call us back. UNRELIABLE MEMOIRS (1980). Born in Sydney, Clive James settled in London in the early 1960s and became known as a TV and literary critic, poet, novelist and broadcaster.
NSW Ministry for the Arts Writers Walk
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This is where the youth Jelusic Petar
was killed by gendarmes in 1928 . Committee for the Promotion of the Tradition of the National Liberation War, Stari Grad 1978
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From 1748 to 1759 Dr Johnson lived and worked in these courts where he compiled his famous 'A Dictionary of the English Language'.
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{on left} Charles Jones 1830
{in centre}Fifty Yrs Surveyor and Engineer to the Ealing Local Authority from 25 May 1863 until his decease 24 Aug 1913 Lamented Regretted Circumspice
{on right}M. Inst.C.E. F.S.I. 1913
{in centre}Fifty Yrs Surveyor and Engineer to the Ealing Local Authority from 25 May 1863 until his decease 24 Aug 1913 Lamented Regretted Circumspice
{on right}M. Inst.C.E. F.S.I. 1913
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To the memory of Christopher Jones 1570 - 1622, master of the Mayflower. He landed 102 planters & adventurers at Plymouth Massachusetts 21.Dec.1620. They formed the Mayflower Compact & the first permanent colony in New England.
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This plaque, erected by London Underground Ltd, is dedicated to the memory of Ian Jones MIMechE 25th February 1948 - 4th May 2003
He was greatly admired colleague and friend.
He was greatly admired colleague and friend.
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He lived in this house Prof Dr Ljudevit Jurak The founder of human and animal pathology in Croatia for witnessing the truth about the mass graves in Katynska Suma and Vinica shot in June 1945.
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This bust of President Kennedy by the American sculptor Jacques Lipchitz was unveiled on the 15th May 1965 by his brother Senator Robert Kennedy. This memorial was subscribed for by over 50,000 readers of the Sunday Telegraph in amounts limited to £1.
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On November 22nd 1963, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, thirty-fifth president of the United States, visited Dallas. A presidential parade traveled north on Houston Street to Elm Street and west on Elm Street. As the parade continued on Elm Street at 12:30 p.m., rifle shots wounded the President and Texas Governor John Connally.
Findings of the Warren Commission indicated that the rifle shots were fired from a sixth floor window near the southeast corner of the Texas School Book Depository building, Elm and Houston, a block north of this marker.
President Kennedy expired at Parkland Memorial Hospital at 1:00 p.m. The John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial Plaza is nearby, bounded by Main, Record, Market and Commerce Streets.
Findings of the Warren Commission indicated that the rifle shots were fired from a sixth floor window near the southeast corner of the Texas School Book Depository building, Elm and Houston, a block north of this marker.
President Kennedy expired at Parkland Memorial Hospital at 1:00 p.m. The John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial Plaza is nearby, bounded by Main, Record, Market and Commerce Streets.
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Bruce Kenrick, 1920 - 2007, founder of Notting Hill Housing Trust and Shelter, lived and worked here from 1962 - 1982.
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The arch designed by Wm. Kent c.1750, came here from Northumberland House on the Embankment into the garden of Tudor House, demolished to form the park in 1900. It was renovated in 1997 to form this gateway funded by Tesco plc.
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Municipality of Angra do Heroísmo King Afonso VI ??? (21.08.1643 - 212.09.1683) King of Portugal (16.11.1656 - 12.09.1683) ????
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Warrant to Execute Kinge Charles the First AD 1648 At the high court of Justice for the tryinge and judging of Charles Steuart Kinge of England January XXIXth Anno Dni 1648 Whereas Charles Steuart Kinge of England is and standeth convicted aitaynted and condemned and other high Crymes, ANd Sentence uppon Saturday last pronounced against him by this Court to be putt to death by the severinge of his head from his body. Of wch sentence execution yet remayneth to be done, these are therefore to will and require you to see the said sentence executed so the open street before Whitehall uppon the morrow being the This Day of this instante month of January betweene the hours of tenn in the morninge and five in the afternoone of the same day with full effect And for so doing this shall be yet sufficient warrant And there are to require All Officers and Soudiers and other good people of the Nation of England to be offeringe unto you in this service given under our hands and Sealed.
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King Charles I The king Charles Stuart was tried for high treason on this spot by the High Court of Justice established by the Commons of England for that purpose. Saturday 20th, Monday 22nd, Tuesday 23rd and Saturday 27th January 1649. The King was convicted of treason and sentenced to death on Saturday 27th January and executed in front of the Banqueting House, Whitehall Place at two o'clock in the afternoon of Tuesday 30th January 1649.
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Corporation of London, Tower Bridge
This plaque records the visit on the centenary of Tower Bridge, Thursday, 30th June 1994 by His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, KG, KT, GCB, AK, QSO, ADC, in the presence of the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor Alderman Sir Paul Henry Newall, TD, DL, MA, DLitt
{then a list of sheriffs, aldermen, commoners...}
{then a list of sheriffs, aldermen, commoners...}
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To Carlos III
Founder of this Royal Botanic Garden
Juan March Foundation 1781-1981
Founder of this Royal Botanic Garden
Juan March Foundation 1781-1981
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This Bridge was opened by HRH the Prince of Wales, KG on behalf of Her Majesty Queen Victoria, on Saturday the 30th June 1894 in the presence of HRH The Princess of Wales, HRH The Duke of York KG and other members of the Royal Family, the Right Honorable Sir George Robert Tyler, Bart., Lord Mayor.
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Blackwall Tunnel London County Council
Commenced 1892 and opened in 1897
by His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales
on behalf of
Her Majesty the Queen
List of names follows
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Commenced 1892 and opened in 1897
by His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales
on behalf of
Her Majesty the Queen
List of names follows
{underneath}The above plaque was removed from the original tunnel entrance gateway which was demolished in 1959 to make way for the new Northern Approach to Blackwall Tunnel
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here rested from May 17 until Interment at Windsor May 20 1910 Edward VII King of Great Britain and Ireland & of the British Dominions beyond the seas: Emperor of India
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{translated from the Latin}At the public expense.
By the authority of the British Government, in favour of King George II. The tower erected and repaired higher, with proud honour raises the head, Saint Margaret's hall, sacred to God, in the year of the Lord 1888 Most Honoured gentlemen, and for the benefices bestowed on the parishioners Often not without being named without praise, ARTHUR ONSLOW British Government, by his greatest merit, once again SPeaker, the Most Noble ROBERT WALPOLE of the Order of the Garter, First Lord of the Treasury and the Chancellor of the Exchequer, a man most unwearied of all in counsels and public works, yet equal to many.
CHARLES WAGER The Golden Knight head of the seven man of the superior officers of the Royal Navy; And to William Baron Sundon of Ardagh in Ireland, in charge of the five men commission of the public treasury.
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Under auspices of our most gracious sovereign George III the sanction of His Majesty's government and the patronage of the East India Company these wet docks appropriated to the commerce of India and ships in that employ were accomplished in those eventful years MDCCCIV, MDCCCV, MDCCCVI the first stone being laid March IV, MDCCCIV. They were opened by the introduction of five ships from 1,200 to 800 tons with valuable cargoes.
On IV August MDCCCVI the grand undertaking in the laudable endeavours of the managing owners of ships in the company's service and the important national objects of increased security to property and revenue combined with improved accommodation, economy and despatch were thus early realised....
On IV August MDCCCVI the grand undertaking in the laudable endeavours of the managing owners of ships in the company's service and the important national objects of increased security to property and revenue combined with improved accommodation, economy and despatch were thus early realised....
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In commemoration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the accession of His Majesty King George V
This reach of the river beweeen London Bridge and Westminster Bridge was with His Majesty's gracious permission named by The Port of London Authority "King's Reach"
This reach of the river beweeen London Bridge and Westminster Bridge was with His Majesty's gracious permission named by The Port of London Authority "King's Reach"
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His Majesty King George the Fifth lay in state here from the twenty-third of January until his Burial at Windsor on the twenty-eighth of January nineteen hundred & thirty-six
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This building was opened as the headquarters of the National Institute for the Deaf by his majesty King George VI when HRH the Duke of York on the 11th day of June 1936.
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JACOBUS SECUNDUS/ DEI GRATIA/ ANGLIÆ SCOTIÆ/ FRANCIÆ ET/ HIBERNIÆ/ REX/ FIDEI DEFENSOR/ ANNO M.D.C.LXXXVI
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This office was officially opened by His Majesty King Mswati III on the 6th of May 1995 on the occasion of the commemoration of the victory in Europe
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Near this place is interred Theodore King of Corsica who died in this parish Dec 11 1756, immediately after leaving the Kings Bench Prison by the benefit of the Act of Insolvency, in consequence of which he registered his Kingdom of Corsica for the use of his creditors.
The grave, great teacher, to a level brings
Heroes and beggars, galley-slaves and kings,
But Theodore this moral learn'd ere dead:
Fate poured its lessons on his living head,
Bestow'd a kingdom, and denied him bread.
The grave, great teacher, to a level brings
Heroes and beggars, galley-slaves and kings,
But Theodore this moral learn'd ere dead:
Fate poured its lessons on his living head,
Bestow'd a kingdom, and denied him bread.
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(top left - plaque below statue) This statue stood formerly in King William Street in the City of London where it was set up in 1845. It was removed to this site and presented to H.M. Office of Works by the Corporation of the City of London in 1936.
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in memoriam Charles Kingsley
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George Strickland Kingston 1807-1880 Engineer, Architect & Statesman
G.S. Kingston arrived in SOuth AUstralia in 1836, employed as Deputy Surveyor to Colonel William Light and later became Government Architect. He was an early landowner at Lacepede Bay where on January the seventh 1858 he surveyed the first township, later named KINGSTON by Governor McDonnell. Five streets were named after his family: Charles, Cameron, Gough, Strickland and Holland. Kingston's name is also commemorated by the Hundred of Kingston, Mount Kingston and Kingston Park, a suburb of Adelaide. Despite his strong republican outlook he accepted a knighthood in 1870 for services to South Australia which included being a member of the Legislative Council and Speaker in the House of Assembly for many years. Locally he remained a generous benefactor.
G.S. Kingston arrived in SOuth AUstralia in 1836, employed as Deputy Surveyor to Colonel William Light and later became Government Architect. He was an early landowner at Lacepede Bay where on January the seventh 1858 he surveyed the first township, later named KINGSTON by Governor McDonnell. Five streets were named after his family: Charles, Cameron, Gough, Strickland and Holland. Kingston's name is also commemorated by the Hundred of Kingston, Mount Kingston and Kingston Park, a suburb of Adelaide. Despite his strong republican outlook he accepted a knighthood in 1870 for services to South Australia which included being a member of the Legislative Council and Speaker in the House of Assembly for many years. Locally he remained a generous benefactor.
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Rudyard Kipling 1865-1936
Sydney ... was populated by leisured multitudes all in their shirt-sleeves and all picknicking all the day. They volunteered that they were new and young, but would do wonderful things some day. SOMETHING OF MYSELF (1937) Rudyard Kipling visited Sydney in 1891. A prolific writer of verse and stories including the two volumes of The Jungle Book, he had a strong influence on Australian poets like 'Banjo' Paterson.
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Sydney ... was populated by leisured multitudes all in their shirt-sleeves and all picknicking all the day. They volunteered that they were new and young, but would do wonderful things some day. SOMETHING OF MYSELF (1937) Rudyard Kipling visited Sydney in 1891. A prolific writer of verse and stories including the two volumes of The Jungle Book, he had a strong influence on Australian poets like 'Banjo' Paterson.
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Colonel Goran Kliskic, the hero of the homeland defensive war, was born and lived in this house. The first commander of the reconnaissance platoon of the 4th Guards Brigade of the National Guard
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James Knowles Architect and Writer lived here 1903 - 1908
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In loving memory E V Knox Evoe 1881 - 1971 Poet and Satirist Editor of Punch 1932- 1949
Still are the pleasant voices thy nightingales awake
Still are the pleasant voices thy nightingales awake
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Kossuth 1802-1894
Here on March 30, 1852 Louis Kossuth Governor of Hungary Leader of the 1848 revolution Addressed the citizens of New Orleans
Hungarians of Louisiana, Arpadhon and Hungarians Worldwide 2002
Here on March 30, 1852 Louis Kossuth Governor of Hungary Leader of the 1848 revolution Addressed the citizens of New Orleans
Hungarians of Louisiana, Arpadhon and Hungarians Worldwide 2002
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Miroslav Krleza 1893-1981 Croatian Writer
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The Croatian author, Miroslav Krleza was born in this house on July 7 1893. He died on December 29, 1891. A memorial plaque was placed by the Croatian Academy of Sciences of Intelligence, the Association of Croatian Authors
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Painter Art Historian Lawyer Izidor Iso Krsnjavi 1845-1927 President of the Department of Religious Education of the Croatian National Government Asluzan for the foundation of the Society: the arts which were established through his advocacy The Museum of Arts and Crafts 1801. Society of Croatian Dragon Brothers
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Violinist Jan Kubelik This sculpture is a gift of the Vukasovic family. Sculptor Tatjana Kostanjevic 2007
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His childhood was spent in this house Rajmund Kupareo 1914 - 1996 Dominican, philosopher, writer, composer and Chilean academician. Built
by the people of Vrboska on the anniversary of his birthday .
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Commodore Uriah Phillips Levy April 22, 1792 - March 22, 1862 Nissan 30, 5552 - Adar II 20, 5622 "I am an American, a sailor and a Jew"
Born in Philadelphia in 1792, Uriah Phillips Levy was a fifth generation American. According to family stories, he left for sea at ten years old, returnging to celebrate his bar mitzvah here at Congregation Mikveh Israel in 1805. He served with distinction in the U.S. Navy in the War of 1812 and became the first Jewish Navy Commodore - equivalent to the rank of Admiral today.
During his fifty-year career, Levy was brought before a court martial six times and killed a man in a duel-all incidents related to rampant anti-Semitism. He was dismissed twice from the Navy, but was reinstated by Presidents James Monroe and John Tyler. He went on to command the Mediterranean fleet and was appointed to head the Navy Court Martial Board by President Lincoln to head the Navy Court Martial Board during the Civil War. Levy played a key role in helping repeal the flogging of sailors, making the U.S. Navy the first in the world to abolish physical punishment.
Levy always admired Thomas Jefferson and the Bill of Rights he crafted, which safeguard liberties for all Americans. In 1834, he commissioned a statue of Jefferson, which sits in the U.S. Capitol today. In 1834, Levy purchased Monticello, Jefferson's home near Charlottesville, Virginia, which he repaired, restored and preserved for future generations.
The World War II destroyer escort USS Levy (DE-162)was named in his honor, as were the Uriah P. Levy Jewish Chapel at the Norfolk Naval base in Virginia, and the Commodore Uriah P. Levy Center and Jewish Chapel at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Levy is buried at Beth Olom Cemetery in Queens, New York.
Sculptor: Gregory Pototsky
Born in Philadelphia in 1792, Uriah Phillips Levy was a fifth generation American. According to family stories, he left for sea at ten years old, returnging to celebrate his bar mitzvah here at Congregation Mikveh Israel in 1805. He served with distinction in the U.S. Navy in the War of 1812 and became the first Jewish Navy Commodore - equivalent to the rank of Admiral today.
During his fifty-year career, Levy was brought before a court martial six times and killed a man in a duel-all incidents related to rampant anti-Semitism. He was dismissed twice from the Navy, but was reinstated by Presidents James Monroe and John Tyler. He went on to command the Mediterranean fleet and was appointed to head the Navy Court Martial Board by President Lincoln to head the Navy Court Martial Board during the Civil War. Levy played a key role in helping repeal the flogging of sailors, making the U.S. Navy the first in the world to abolish physical punishment.
Levy always admired Thomas Jefferson and the Bill of Rights he crafted, which safeguard liberties for all Americans. In 1834, he commissioned a statue of Jefferson, which sits in the U.S. Capitol today. In 1834, Levy purchased Monticello, Jefferson's home near Charlottesville, Virginia, which he repaired, restored and preserved for future generations.
The World War II destroyer escort USS Levy (DE-162)was named in his honor, as were the Uriah P. Levy Jewish Chapel at the Norfolk Naval base in Virginia, and the Commodore Uriah P. Levy Center and Jewish Chapel at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Levy is buried at Beth Olom Cemetery in Queens, New York.
Sculptor: Gregory Pototsky
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Bust of the late Sir Arthur Liberty presented by the textile manufacturers of Great Britain and the continent in recognition of his services to the applied arts
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Sacred to the memory of Mr. William Liberty of Chorleywood Brickmaker who was by his own desire buried in a vault in this part of his estate. He died 21st. April 1777 aged 52 years. Here also lieth the body of Alice Liberty widower of the above named William Liberty who died 29th May 1809 aged 72 years
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FATHER JOSEPH OF LIMA
(1928-2013)
- Master and great friend of generations
Association of Alumni and Friends of ilo Livey Nacional do Angra do Heroísmo
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Carl Von Linne (1707-1778)
Illustrious Swedish Father of Botany, architect of the system of naming organisms.
Physician, naturalist and botanist, whose teachings and influences came to our country with his disciple Pehr Loefling (1729-1756).
This royal botanical garden represents the spread of the scientific spirit of Carlos Linneo
HRH Princess Heredera Victoria of Sweden dedicated this plaque on 13 June 2001
Illustrious Swedish Father of Botany, architect of the system of naming organisms.
Physician, naturalist and botanist, whose teachings and influences came to our country with his disciple Pehr Loefling (1729-1756).
This royal botanical garden represents the spread of the scientific spirit of Carlos Linneo
HRH Princess Heredera Victoria of Sweden dedicated this plaque on 13 June 2001
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In this building, the home of the Artistic and Literary High School, were given two piano recitals by the great composer Ferenc Liszt 1811-1886, on the days 29 October and 22 November 1844.
Madrid remembers him on the centenary of his death.
Madrid remembers him on the centenary of his death.
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16 November 1855 - 16 November 1955. On the occasion of the centenary of David Livingstone's discovery of the Victoria Falls. Men and women of all races in, and from all parts of, The Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland assembled solemnly to dedicate themselves and their country to carry on the high Christian aims and ideals which inspired David Livingstone in his mission here. Unveiled by His Excellency The Right Honourable the Lord LLewellin, G.B.E, M.C., T.D., D.L., Governor-General of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, and dedicated by his grace the Lord Archbishop of Central Africa, Edward Francis Paget on 16 November 1955.
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Livingstone House
This house was placed by the Sultan Seyyid Majid at the disposal of the famous explorer David Livingstone for some weeks when fitting out his last expedition to the mainland in 1866.
It later became the property of Ethnasheri Khoja Indian community who used it as a rest house and as a place of religious meetings and became known as Sonabach.
In 1947 the government purchased and renovated it for use as laboratories for scientific research and living quaters (sic).
It now houses the Zanzibar Tourist Corporation head office.
This house was placed by the Sultan Seyyid Majid at the disposal of the famous explorer David Livingstone for some weeks when fitting out his last expedition to the mainland in 1866.
It later became the property of Ethnasheri Khoja Indian community who used it as a rest house and as a place of religious meetings and became known as Sonabach.
In 1947 the government purchased and renovated it for use as laboratories for scientific research and living quaters (sic).
It now houses the Zanzibar Tourist Corporation head office.
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United with his hometown, the academic Don Sime Ljubic (1822 - 1896), Croatian reformer and great scientist , found
rest in this mausoleum * In memory of the 111th anniversary of the death of their deserving member. The Croatian Academy of Arts and Sciences.
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William Lovely Fleet Paymaster to the Royal Navy lived here 1887
William Lovely Fleet Paymaster to the Royal Navy lived here 1887
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Trinity Chapel This stone was laid by Sir Francis Lyccett LP April 20 1871
The first Chapel commenced by the aid of a Fund to promote the erection of fifty Wesleyan Methodist Chapels in London and its suburbs to each of which Sir Francis engaged to give one thousand pounds.
The first Chapel commenced by the aid of a Fund to promote the erection of fifty Wesleyan Methodist Chapels in London and its suburbs to each of which Sir Francis engaged to give one thousand pounds.
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Irish Heritage - Terence MacSwiney 1879 - 1920 Lord Mayor & MP died on hunger strike in HMP Brixton after 74 days 25-10-1920
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In memory of Don Pedro Vicente Maldonado Ecuadorian Geographer died in London on 7th November 1748 and buried in this church. Homaje del Pueblo Ecuatoriano 1989
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Tsiamelo
This monument was erected by the people of Howick to commemorate the site of arrest of President Nelson Mandela on 5 August 1962. The plaque was unveiled by the President of the Republic of South Africa on occasion of receiving honorary citinship on 12 December 1996.
This monument was erected by the people of Howick to commemorate the site of arrest of President Nelson Mandela on 5 August 1962. The plaque was unveiled by the President of the Republic of South Africa on occasion of receiving honorary citinship on 12 December 1996.
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Marconi 25 Anos de Cabos Submarinos (1969-1994) e 68 Aniversário da Companhia.
A partir da praia do Gorgulho a Marconi interliga três continentes - Europa, África e Américas através dos cabos submarinos em fibra óptica EURÁfrica, SAT-2 e COLUMBUS II.
Funchal, Dezembro de 1994
(Marconi 25 Years of Submarine Cables (1969-1994) and 68th Anniversary of the Company.
From Gorgulho beach, Marconi connects three continents - Europe, Africa and the Americas through the submarine cables in fiber optic EURAfrica, SAT-2 and COLUMBUS II.
Funchal, December 1994)
A partir da praia do Gorgulho a Marconi interliga três continentes - Europa, África e Américas através dos cabos submarinos em fibra óptica EURÁfrica, SAT-2 e COLUMBUS II.
Funchal, Dezembro de 1994
(Marconi 25 Years of Submarine Cables (1969-1994) and 68th Anniversary of the Company.
From Gorgulho beach, Marconi connects three continents - Europe, Africa and the Americas through the submarine cables in fiber optic EURAfrica, SAT-2 and COLUMBUS II.
Funchal, December 1994)
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Wayne Marques is near top centre, Evelyn Sharp is bottom centre, Dorkins is near top right
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Mazrka Marulica square, Croatian and Latin Author, father of Croatian literature 1450-1524
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Marku Marulicu 1450-1524 The father of Croatian literature and European humanist
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Fra Lino Maupas was born in this house 1866-1924 Franciscan father of the poor of Parma
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Croatian Poet Ivan Mazuranic Creator of EPA Death of smail-age cencica Born 18 VIII 1814 in Novi Vinodolosk. He lived in this house from 25 11 1880 until his death 4 VII 1890. Association of Croatian Literary...
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Able seaman Albert Edward McKenzie born Bermondsey 23rd October 1898
HMS Vindictive, Zeebrugge raid 23rd April 1918 died Chatham 3rd November 1918
Awarded the Victoria Cross for most conspicuous gallantry
Our local hero
HMS Vindictive, Zeebrugge raid 23rd April 1918 died Chatham 3rd November 1918
Awarded the Victoria Cross for most conspicuous gallantry
Our local hero
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Richard Mead 1673-1754 by Louis Francois Roubilliac c. 1756 Presented by Antony Askew 1756
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This tree, commemorating Sir Peter Medawar, OM, FRS, Nobel Laureate, 1915 - 1987, was donated by the Margaret Pyke Centre and Trust and planted by his wife, Jean, on 15th December 1987 in the presence of Councillor Mrs Terence Mallinson of Westminster City Council. It replaces a tree on the same site which was lost in the Great Storm of 16 - 17 October 1987.
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(on ground stone) Archibald Menzies, notable Scottish plant collector. Inscription on the headstone of 1842. Many years a surgeon in the Royal Navy, in which Station he served in the fleet commanded by Admiral Rodney on the 12th of April 1782. He afterwards twice circumnavigated the Globe, first with Captain Colnett, and again in the voyage of discovery under the orders of Captain Vancouver as the Naturalist of that expedition. He added greatly to the knowledge then possessed of the natural productions, especially the plants of the various countries visited. After practising his profession for many years in London, he retired to Notting Hill where he died on the 15th February 1842 aged 88 years. Sincerely respected and deeply regretted by his numerous friends
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To perpetuate on this spot the memory of Robert Milligan a merchant of London to whose genius, perseverance and guardian care the surrounding great work principally owes it's design, accomplishment and regulation.
The directors and proprietors deprived by his death on the 21st May 1809 of the continuation of his invaluable services by their unanimous vote have caused this statue to be erected.
The directors and proprietors deprived by his death on the 21st May 1809 of the continuation of his invaluable services by their unanimous vote have caused this statue to be erected.
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Three poets, in three distant ages born,
Greece, Italy, and England did adorn;
The first in loftiness of thought surpassed,
The next in majesty; in both the last:
The force of nature could no farther go,
To make a third, she joined the other two.
John Milton was born in Bread-Street on Friday the 9th day of December 1608 and was baptised in the parish-church of All-Hallows Bread-Street on Tuesday the 20th day of December 1608.
This tablet was placed on the church of All-Hallows, Bread Street early in the nineteenth century, as a memorial of the event therein recorded and was removed in the year 1876 when that church was pulled down and the parish united for ecclesiastical purposes with the parish of St. Mary-le-Bow.
Greece, Italy, and England did adorn;
The first in loftiness of thought surpassed,
The next in majesty; in both the last:
The force of nature could no farther go,
To make a third, she joined the other two.
John Milton was born in Bread-Street on Friday the 9th day of December 1608 and was baptised in the parish-church of All-Hallows Bread-Street on Tuesday the 20th day of December 1608.
This tablet was placed on the church of All-Hallows, Bread Street early in the nineteenth century, as a memorial of the event therein recorded and was removed in the year 1876 when that church was pulled down and the parish united for ecclesiastical purposes with the parish of St. Mary-le-Bow.
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Andrija Mohorovicic Geophysicist Volosko 1857 Zagreb 1936
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In this spot Dr John Monsell, rector of St Nicolas & hymn writer fell and injured his arm which led to his death on 9th April 1875 during the building of this church.
This plaque was laid here by the Lord Lieutenant of Surrey Lord Hamilton of Dalzell to commemorate the extension to the church. 27th November 1977
This plaque was laid here by the Lord Lieutenant of Surrey Lord Hamilton of Dalzell to commemorate the extension to the church. 27th November 1977
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1884.
In affectionate remembrance of Leonard Montefiore who loved children and whom all children loved
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In this hall Sir Thomas More Lord Chancellor of England - Speaker of the House of Commons - Author of Utopia was condemned to death 1 July 1535
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1747 Iolo Morganwg 1826 Y gwir yn erbyn y byd The truth against the world
This is the site of the first meeting of the Gorsedd of the Bards of the Isle of Britain 22.6.1792. Yma y cyfarfu Gorsedd Beirdd Ynys Prydain gyntaf
This is the site of the first meeting of the Gorsedd of the Bards of the Isle of Britain 22.6.1792. Yma y cyfarfu Gorsedd Beirdd Ynys Prydain gyntaf
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William Morris poet craftsman socialist lived here 1878-1896
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Dr. LUIS CARLOS DECO MOTTA
BORN June 18, 1917 DIED November 26, 2011
DOCTOR KNOWN AND APPRECIATED FOR HIS GENEROSITY AND DELIVERY
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The Mountbatten Copse These flowering trees, planted 19 November 1981 by HRH The Prince of Wales KG, Commodore Royal Thames Yacht Club, commemorate Earl Mountbatten of Burma, Commodore 1946 - 1970, Admiral 1970 to 1979.
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{on the left}The experience of all ages should have taught our rulers that persecution can never efface principles. Individuals may perish but truth is eternal - Gerralds defence.
Scottish Political Martyrs Memorial A.D.MDCCCLI.
{on the right}To the memory of Thomas Muir, Thomas Fyshe Palmer, William Skirving, Maurice Margarot and Joseph Gerrald
Condemned in Scotland A.D.MDCCXCXCIII-IV to transportation for advocating with fearless energy the principles of parliamentary reform.
Scottish Political Martyrs Memorial A.D.MDCCCLI.
{on the right}To the memory of Thomas Muir, Thomas Fyshe Palmer, William Skirving, Maurice Margarot and Joseph Gerrald
Condemned in Scotland A.D.MDCCXCXCIII-IV to transportation for advocating with fearless energy the principles of parliamentary reform.
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The villa 'Emma' was built and inhabited by Jacob Ludwig Munz 1853-1930 Entrepreneur and concessionary of the Liburnia tramway
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Captain Alexander Musgrave who sailed against the Spanish Armada - 1588 lived in a house on this site.
Borough Council of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk
Borough Council of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk
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Mydiddee
A native of Tahiti. Sailed to England with Captain William Bligh in HMS Providence. Died in Deptford, 4th September 1793.
Stranger with solemn step approach and know, A fav'rite son of nature sleeps below. From that fam'd queen of southern isles he came, fair Otahytey, fir'd by British fame: And Providence each deep safe wafted o'er, Yet only gave to hail the promis'd shore; For here could life alas! no more supply, Than just to look around him and to die.
Edward Harwood, surgeon of the Providence.
Stranger with solemn step approach and know, A fav'rite son of nature sleeps below. From that fam'd queen of southern isles he came, fair Otahytey, fir'd by British fame: And Providence each deep safe wafted o'er, Yet only gave to hail the promis'd shore; For here could life alas! no more supply, Than just to look around him and to die.
Edward Harwood, surgeon of the Providence.
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In memory of Frederick Neuner 1919 - 1995, Alderman and Councillor 1952 - 1982, London Boroughs of Hornsey and Haringey, Mayor of the London Borough of Haringey, 1979 - 1980. Campaigner for the elderly, disabled and children, he dedicated his life to the people of Haringey and to international friendship. "And the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations."
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A António Nobre que aqui viveu e cantou homenagem da camara municipal do Funchal
Dezembro de 1941
(To António Nobre who here lived and sang. Homage of the city council of Funchal December 1941)
(To António Nobre who here lived and sang. Homage of the city council of Funchal December 1941)
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This plaque has been dedicated by the Pepys community in memory of David Ivan O'Hara
1931-1992
who in his last years dedicated himself to the community and the projects of the community of the Pepys Estate
