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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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✝RIP Walenty Badylak died a tragic death by self-immolation on March 21, 1980 with his act protesting against the conspiracy of silence surrounding the Katyń massacre, the demoralization of youth, and the destruction of craftsmanship. On the 10th anniversary of his death, the people of Kraków.
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Here lie the remains of Walenty Badylak. A Polish patriot who tragically took his own life in an act of protest against historical falsehoods. On March 21, 1980, he set himself on fire in Kraków's Main Square to denounce the silence surrounding the Katyn Massacre, a crime committed by the Soviet NKVD against Polish officers in 1940. His act of self-immolation was a desperate plea for truth in an era of censorship.
This commemorative plaque honours his sacrifice and serves as a reminder of the pursuit of historical truth.
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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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{Latin translation} In constructing this building: Architect Herbert Baker
Structural engineer Oscar Faber
Contractors/Engineers Holloway Brothers
Management Albert Clarke
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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.....
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{lower plaque} This plaque was unveiled by Sir Roger Bannister on "Good Neighbours Day", Sunday 10th September 2000.
On the current site of the village green between 1951 and 1954, Sir Roger Bannister, Sir Christopher Chataway and Chris Brasher C.B.E. trained prior to Sir Roger breaking the one mile running record on 6th May 1954.
One of the most challenging in sport, the four minute target had stood for so long that Bannister's great rival, the Australian John Landy said that he was beginning to think it was impossible.
The attempt by the 25 year old medical student from Oxford University was many weeks in the planning, and when the wind dropped just before the start of the race on the cinder track at the Oxford University athletics ground he sensed his moment had arrived. It was agreed that Bannister's running mates Chris Brasher and Christopher Chataway, would lead the first three laps and that Bannister would take over on the final lap. The plan worked perfectly. Bannister, who was only able to train for an hour each day because of his studies at St. Mary's Hospital Medical School, ran the last lap in 59 seconds, crossing the line 3 minutes 59.4 seconds beating the previous best of 4 minutes 1.3 seconds set by Gunder Hägge in 1945.
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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
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IN THIS PLACE OF CARRÉ MARIGNY THE CIRQUE DES CHAMPS ELYSÉES AROSE FRANÇOIS BAUCHER 1796 1873 ONE OF THE GREATEST HORSEMEN OF MODERN TIMES ENJOYED STRIKING GLORY THERE BETWEEN 1837 AND 1843
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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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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.
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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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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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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
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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
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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.
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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."
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UNDER SENIOR MANAGEMENT OF J. BOUVARD
DIRECTOR OF ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE 1900 WORLD'S EXHIBITION, CH. GIRAULT. CHIEF ARCHITECT OF THE TWO PALACES OF CHAMPS ELYSEES THE GREAT PALACE OF FINE ARTS. IT WAS BUILT FROM 1897 TO 1900 BY THE ARCHITECTS HENRI DEGLANE ALBERT THOMAS ALBERT LOUVET
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
02-12-2016
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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
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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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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.
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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.
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CARMELO CAMPISI OUTSTANDING DOCTOR LOVED FOR CHARITY. I ALWAYS SUPPORT FREEDOM OF THOUGHT FOR THE REDEMPTION OF THE HOMELAND; I NOBLELY CONSPIRACY AGAINST TYRANNY
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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
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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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SAVERIO CASSAR 29.???.1746 16.X11.1805
ARCHPRIEST PROVIGARY FOR GODEX GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT LEADER OF THE GH WDXIN HARD AGAINST THE FRENCH FORCES WON WITH THE GOZO PEOPLE ON THE 28TH OF OCTOBER 1798
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JUNE 26, 1604 SAMUEL CHAMPLAIN OF BROUAGE IN SAINTONGE WITH PIERRE-DUGUA DE MONS AND HIS COMPANIONS FOUND THE FIRST PERMANENT FRENCH ESTABLISHMENT IN ACADIA AND THEN ESTABLISHED IN QUEBEC IN 1608
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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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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
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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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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)
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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.
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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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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
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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.
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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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William Taylor Copeland Esq Alderman M.P. Lord Mayor of London 1835-36 The first President of St Mark's Hospital Painted and presented by James Ward Esq R.A. April 1854
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To the memory of Nicolaus Copernicus from Toruń, who in the year 1491 was enrolled in the Kraków Studium (University) and became one of the most renowned alumni of this school.
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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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College François COUPERIN known as THE GREAT 1668-1733 AUTHOR OF THE ART OF TOUCHING THE HARPSICHORD, HE WAS THE ORGANIST of the St. GERVAIS CHURCH
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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IN THIS TEMPLE, THE PRINCE OF THE CITY OF VICTORIA, DEDICATED TO DIVO LAURENTIO, JOHN DE VALLETTA, OF THE ORDER OF SAINT JOHN, THE GREAT MASTER OF THE GREAT HORSE AND MELITENISM, ACCOMPANIED BY A GROUP, AFTER THE VICTORY AGAINST THE TURKS, HAS GRANTED THANKS TO GOD IN THE YEAR OF SALVATION 165 THE MEMORY OF THAT DAY.
THE COLLEGE OF CANONS AND THE PEOPLE OF THIS CITY HAPPILY ESTABLISHED THIS MONUMENT WITH INSIGNIA AND ARMS IN THE YEAR OF SALVATION 1965
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IN THIS SCHOOL JEAN ROGER DEBRAIS LEARNED LOVE OF HOMELAND
JEUNE F.T.R.E. HE DIED FOR HER DECEMBER 14, 1943 UNDER THE ENEMY'S BULLETS HE WAS TWENTY YEARS OLD
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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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SANTA LUCIA BRIDGE BUILT IN THE 17TH
CENTENARY OF MARTYRDOM OF THE SYRACUSAN Patron Saint MAYOR LAWYER GIAMBATTISTA BUFARDECI E
ARCHBISHOP MGR. GIUSEPPE COSTANZO A. D. 2004
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EDUARDO DI GIOVANNI LIVED IN THIS HOUSE
1875 1979 INDEMITABLE BANNER OF CIVIL FREEDOM
AND SOCIAL JUSTICE JURIST, DISTINGUISHED PARLIAMENTARY SPEAKER. THE SYRACUSAN MUNICIPALITY PLACED THIS SIGN AS AN IMPERITUAL REMEMBRANCE 1994
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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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{top} Dr. Adam Doboszyński Senior (1839-1929): A lawyer, Galician politician, one of the founders of the Society of Folk Schools, publisher of 'Nowa Reforma,' and a councillor of the city of Kraków. {bottom} Engineer Adam Doboszyński Junior: Born in this house in 1904, he was a publicist, political activist, and ideologist of the National Movement. He was executed in Mokotów Prison in Warsaw on August 29, 1949, and rests in an unknown grave.
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In remembrance of the Rev. E. K. Douglas, Vicar of S. Mary of Eton, The Eton Mission.
Due largely to his initiative 337 acres of Hackney Marshes were acquired in 1890 as a perpetual open space for the people of London.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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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{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
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Adam Dulęba Chronicler and photographer of the Polish Legions, soldier of the Home Army. He lived in this house from 1900 to 1921. Murdered in the Gross-Rosen concentration camp in 1944. This plaque was placed by the City Council of Kraków and the Ś.Z.ŻA.K. Circle in Staszów in August 2002.
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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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November 2, 1960 Dwight D. Eisenhower, President of the United States, and Vice President Richard M. Nixon, Republican Presidential nominee
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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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Whales in the Thames
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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.
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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.
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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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"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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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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(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
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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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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
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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
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United States Marines Pearl Harbor - Dedicated 10 November 2005 to Lt Colonel D R Fox and the eighty seven men of the Marine Detachment onboard the USS Arizona 7 December 1941 at 0755 - Born 10 July 1895 - Died 7 December 1941 - KIA aboard the USS Arizona in defense of Pearl Harbor
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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CARLOS FUENTES 1928-2012 WRITER AND AMBASSADOR OF MEXICO TO FRANCE LIVED IN THIS HOUSE FROM 1975 TO 1977. "THE ULTIMATE HOME OF A LATIN AMERICAN IS FRANCE."
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IN THIS PIAZZA FOR FIFTEEN YEARS FROM 19 SEPTEMBER 1953 TO 29 AUGUST 1968 THE MADONNA OF TEARS ACCEPTING THE supplications of praying multitudes, SHE DISPENSED VERY SIGNIFICANT THANKS A MATERNAL CALL TO CONVERSION AND SANCTITY OF LIFE A VERY SOFT PLEDGE OF LOVE OF HER IMMACULATE AND SORRY HEART FOR SYRACUSE FOR ITALY FOR THE WORLD. THE PRO SANCTUARY COMMITTEE POWERED THIS. THE MAYOR OF SYRACUSE ON 29 AUGUST 1971
THE ARCHBISHOP OF SYRACUSE
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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
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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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ABRAM GATT 1863-1944 SCULPTOR, DESIGNER, STATUETORY AND INSPIRED ARTIST INAUGURATED FROM THE MAYOR OF BORMLA MR JOSEPH SCERRI ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 4, 2003 BORMLA LOCAL COUNCIL
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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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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.
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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.
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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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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Here lie the remains of Catherine Hankey wife of Colonel the honourable Sir Frederick Hankey Knight Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael & St George and Chief Secretary to the Government of Malta. SHe died on the 26th May 1835 aged 38 years.
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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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In Memory Of MR. JOHN HARRISON, late of Red-Lion Square, London.
Inventor of the TIME-KEEPER for ascertaining the LONGITUDE at Sea. He was born at Foulby, in the County of York, and was the Son of a Builder at that Place, who brought him up to the same Profession. Before he attained the Age of 21, He without any Instruction, employed himself in cleaning & repairing Clocks & Watches & made a few of the former, chiefly of Wood. At the Age of 25 He employed his Whole Time in Chronometrical Improvements. He was the Inventor of the Gridiron Pendulum and the Method of preventing the Effect of Heat and Cold upon Time keepers by Two Bars of different Metals fixed together. He introduced the Secondary Spring to keep them going while winding up; and was the Inventor of most (or all) of the Improvements in Clocks & Watches during his Time.
In the Year 1735, his first Time keeper was sent to Lisbon, and in 1764 his then much Improved fourth Time keeper having been sent to Barbadoes, the Commissioners of Longitude certified that it had determined the Longitude within one Third of Half a Degree of a great Circle, having erred not more than 40 Seconds in Time.
After near fifty years close Application to the above Pursuits, he departed this Life on the 24th Day of March 1776, Aged 83.
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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
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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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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
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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......
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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.
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ALFONS MARIA HILI 1865-1943 WITH A MUSCLE MOUTH BROADCAST THE WORD OF GOD WITH GOOD WORKS OF WITNESSES OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH GREAT BOALB LOVED HIS SPIRITUAL CHILDREN AS A PRIEST WAS THEIR SERVANT SING THE ONE HUNDRED YEARS OM THE DEATH SAINT JOHN BOSCO HIS ORATORY WAS STOPPED BY DUN PAWL MICALLEF AS A DEPUTY IN THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF MALTA
SPEAK FOR THEM AS ARCHPRIEST OF THE CITY OF VICTORIA HE LIVED WITH THEM AND WORKED AMONG THEM AND FROM THE CHURCH, PARISH OF SAINT GEORG WHERE THE GREAT BENEFACTOR AND WETTAO TO THE END HIS PASTORAL WORK GIVE THEM THE GOODNESS OF HEAVEN DIED ON DECEMBER 31, 1943
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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.
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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.
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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 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
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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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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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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.
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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
I have no information about Petar Jelusic. Please contact me if you do.
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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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{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
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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.
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Henryk Jordan Born July 23, 1842 - Died May 16, 1907 Doctor of Medicine, Professor of Obstetrics Pioneer of Physical Education for Youth, Founder of the First Jordan Park in Kraków
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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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Jan Karski 1914-2000 1940-43, emissary of the Polish people in German-occupied Poland to the Polish government-in-exile and to the governments of France, The United Kingdom and the United States of America, a man who tried to stop the holocaust of Polish jews. Righteous Among the Nations, honorary citizen of Israel, awarded the Polish Order of the White Eagle and the American Presidential Medal of Freedom
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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.
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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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In honour of the creator of the statute of the Krakow Salt Mines on the 600th anniversary, this chamber was named after King Casimir the Great 1368-1968.
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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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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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Near this spot on 27th April 1646 King Charles I, when fleeing from Oxford with two companions on his way to surrender to the Scottish Army at Southwell, rested to take a last look at London and to water his horses at the spring which still runs below and has ever since been called King Charles's Well.
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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...}
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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.
{followed a list of names}
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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
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{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....
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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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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"
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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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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.
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PETER I OF SERBIA (1905-1921) SAINT CYRIEN, DEMOCRAT, FRIEND OF FRANCE AND MODERNIZER OF SERBIA HERO & FREEDOM FIGHTER
On the occasion of the centenary of his official visit to France
Franco-Serbian Association of War Volunteers, 1912-1918 Ambassador to Serbia
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1400-2014. To Vladislav King of Poland Grand Duke of Lithuania Founder and Most Exceptional Benefactor of the University of Kraków.
Jagiellonian University
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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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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.
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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. NSW Ministry for the Arts Writers Walk
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Edmund Klemensiewicz 1839 - 1916
Graduate of the Jagiellonian University Esteemed notary, President of the Notary Chamber, Patriot dedicated to activities for the country and society, Insurgent of 1863, exiled to Siberia, Deputy to the National Parliament, Distinguished City Councillor of Kraków.
He donated this house to serve as the headquarters of the Society of Folk Schools
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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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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
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In this house was the main headquarters of Tadeusz Kosciuszko and his staff after the memorable oath of the national uprising on March 24, 1794
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In the year 1775, lived in this house Tadeusz Kosciuszko at that time Captain of the Cadet Corps. This plaque was founded by ... in 1946 in place of the previous one destroyed by the Germans
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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
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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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Aware of the significance of the heroic mission of disabling the empire of evil through the intellect and will of a lone soldier, we establish this monument to Colonel Ryszard Kukliński.
{on the reverse} No statutory law, no oath, no threat can hold back the human conscience (Josef Tuschner). Colonel Ryszard Kukliński was the first Polish officer in NATO. He served Poland well (Zbigniew Brzezinski)
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To Jerzy Franciszek Kulczycki, Polish diplomat, soldier, and founder of the first Viennese coffeehouse in 1684. The commemoration of the 325th anniversary of this historical event
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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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THE ILLUSTRIOUS AND REVERED MONSIGNOR BISHOP OF MALTA BROTHER DON VINCENZO LABINI GRANTS 40 DAYS OF INDULGENCE TO THOSE WHO DEVOTELY RECITE A PATER AVE REQUIEM IN SUFFRAGE OF THE SOULS OF THE POOR DEAD
AS PER DECREE 5. OCTOBER 1789.
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In Pious memory: EDWARD LATYMER CVIVS ??FROM THE BENEFITS OF 1824 THIS SCHOOL WAS ESTABLISHED BY
ISAAC LE GOOCH
NICHOLAE GOODWYN
RADELFI GRIGG
WHICH OTHERS I HAVE FOUND OTHERS
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Hereabouts on the 19th March in 1689 David Leslie, Earl of Leven, raised a Regiment of Foot in the space of two hours for the defence of the City. To commemorate this act and also the gallant behaviour of the new Regiment at the Battle of Killiecrankie some months later, the City Magistrates conferred upon LEVEN'S Regiment the unique right of recruiting by beat of drum in the City and of marching through the City at any time with drums beating, colours flying and bayonets fixed: the Regiment, later titled the 25th Edinburgh Regiment of Foot, is now known as THE KING'S OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS and frequently exercises this privilege
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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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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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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.
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In the years 1940 - 1972 lived and worked here Feliks Mlynarski 1884 - 1972 outstanding Polish economist and banker, vice president of Bank Polski, S.A., chairman of the financial committee of the League of Nations during the occupation period, with the consent of the Polish government in exile, president of the Bank of Issue in Poland.
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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.
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In Memory of Guglielmo Marconi (1874-1937) Albert Einstein (1879-1955) International Academy Foundation (founded 1965) in collaboration with Marquis Giuseppe Scicluna (1855-1907) International University Foundation (founded 1973) 5-7-89 unveiled by H.. Censu Tabone President of Malta
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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)
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SINCE I WANTED THAT ALL OF MY COLLECTIONS DESERVE TO BE PRESERVED IN PERPETUITY FOR THE EDUCATION OF ALL, I DONATE THEM AND MY HOTEL TO THE INSTITUT DE FRANCE FOR THE ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS.
WILL OF MR. PAUL MARMOTTAN DATED JUNE 14, 1920
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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
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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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WITH THANKS TO GOD
FOR THE GOOD WHICH IS WRITTEN IN THIS CHURCH DEDICATED TO THE LEVITA MARTYR SAINT LAWRENCE BUILT TO THE DESIGN OF THE VICTORIAN ARCHITECT LORENZO GAFA OPENED FOR OIMA ON 10 TAWISSU 1697
The E.T. MRS, GUZEPPI MERCIECA
ARCHBISHOP OF MALTA DISCOVERED THIS TOMBSTONE, TODAY 10 AUGUST 1997 COMMEMORATION OF THE 300 YEARS FROM THE BUILDING OF THIS TEMPLE IN THE NAME OF THE JALI PARISH COMMUNITY GAVE THIS CITY WINNER JOY ABOUT THE RELIC OF SAINT LAWRENCE'S HEAD SENT AMONG US FOR THIS OCCASION ON ...
FROM THE O.T. POPE JOHN PAUL
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HUGO MIFSUD THE BRITISH KNIGHTS WERE ATTACHED TO ADMINISTER THE RIGHTS AND CIVILITIES OF THE PERIOD OF THE PEOPLE OF MELITENS BY AMPLIFYING THE STUDENT SEATS. TWO PRINCE ADMINISTRATORS PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC MDCCCLXXX?? 1822
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THIS GARDEN OF MSIDAH OPENED BY THE OFFICE OF HIS EXCELLENCY UGO MIFSUD BONNICI PRESIDENT OF MALTA ON SEPTEMBER 9, 1995 WITH A SHOW OF THANKS FROM ... WHO HAS PARTICIPATED IN THIS PROJECT
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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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October MDCCCXCVI HIS MAJESTY NICHOLAS II EMPEROR OF ALL RUSSIA; HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY ALEXANDRA FEODOROVA; FELIX FAURE PRESIDENT OF THE FRENCH REPUBLIC POSED IN PARIS THE FIRST STONE OF THE ALEXANDER III BRIDGE
JULES MELINE PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL OF MINISTRIES HENRY BOUCHER MINISTER OF COMMERCE, POST AND TELEGRAPH INDUSTRY
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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)
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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
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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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In this house lived Tadeusz Pawlikowski born and died in Krakow 1861 - 1915 Stage Director, two-time director of the Slovak Theatre. The great reformer of the theatre
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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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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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Józef Piłsudski 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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To commemorate the meeting of Q.T. Pope Francis with the President of Malta I-E.T. George Vella during his visit to our country 2 April 2022
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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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CATANIA ARISE COVERED WITH LIGHT AND JUSTICE thus JOHN PAUL II ON 4 NOVEMBER 1994 SAYING GREETING TO THE CITY OF AGATA. HE HOPED FOR A NEW REBIRTH
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ON MAY 8, 2001
THE PRESIDENT OF MALTA The E.T. GUIDO de MARCO WELCOMED TO THIS PALACE Q.T. POPE JOHN PAUL II APOSTLE OF PEACE IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF OUR FATHER SAINT PAUL
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"MALTA IS LOCATED IN THE CENTER OF THE MEDITERRANEAN. YOU HAVE A UNIQUE VOCATION TO BE BUILDERS OF BRIDGES BETWEEN THE PEOPLE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN, BETWEEN AFRICA AND EUROPE, THE FUTURE OF PEACE IN THE WORLD DEPENDS ON THE OF DIALOGUE AND UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN CULTURES AND RELIGIONS. CONTINUE IN YOUR TRADITIONS OF HOSPITALITY, AND CONTINUE IN YOUR NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMMITMENT IN THE NAME OF FREEDOM, JUSTICE AND PEACE"
THE Q.T. POPE JOHN PAUL II TO THE MALTA PEOPLE, 9 MAY 2001
INAUGURATED
FROM E.T. THE PROF. GUIDO de MARCO PRESIDENT OF MALTA
ON FEBRUARY 10, 2004 FESTIVAL OF THE SHIPWRECK OF OUR FATHER SAINT PAUL
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You gave us faith and hope, you gave us solidarity and freedom, Father bless every day our beloved city and our homeland. To the beloved father John Paul the great Pole
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JOHN PAUL II THE POPE WHO CAME TO VISIT
ADINEIL-CHURCH THE MOTHER OF ALL THE CHURCHES OF GODEX" And IN HIS PASTORAL VISIT OF WORSHIP
TO JESUS IN THE EUCHARIST And TO THE DEVOTED IMAGE OF SANTA MARIA PATRON OF THE MALTA ISLANDS RESPECTED IN THIS GODEX CATHEDRAL
DEDICATED TO HER 26 MAY 1990
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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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JOHN PAULUS II A. P. R. M. OUR APOSTOLIC AUTHORITY PRINCE TEMPLE OF S. NICOLAI EPISCO THE BULLMEN WE REDUCED THE NUMBER OF SMALLER BASILICAS DATED AT ROME AT ST. SALVATORE M. CACOPARDO S. S. PRELATO H. C.
ARCHPRESBYTER IGNIATIO CANNAVO ARCHBISHOP MESSANEN
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PIUS IX THE POPE WHO "WITH LOVE LIKE HER" STOP THE DIOCESE OF ENJOYED AND RAISE IT UP OF CATHEDRAL TO THE ASSUMPTION MATRICES 22 SEPTEMBER 1864
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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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On this site stood the lodgings of Sir Simon Preston of Craigmillar, Provost of the City of Edinburgh 1566-7, in which lodging Mary Queen of Scotland after her surrender to the confederate lords at Carberry Hill, spent her last night in Edinburgh, 15 June 1567. On the following evening she was conveyed to Holyrood and thereafter to Lochleven Castle as a state prisoner.