I have no information about Deborah Carroll. Please contact me if you do.
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Emma Cons born 1838 - Emma was a politician, suffragette, educationalist, business woman, philanthropist and impresario. She was the first woman alderman of the London County Council, founder of Morley College and the Old Vic Theatre.
Artist: Laura Symes
Artist: Laura Symes
I have no information about E N Cooper. Please contact me if you do.
I have no information about Nell Deller. Please contact me if you do.
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Alec Dickson, 1914 - 1994, founder VSO & CSV, lived and died here. Bedford Park Society
I have no information about Eric Dixon. Please contact me if you do.
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In gratitude to Crystal Hale, tireless campaigner & founder of The Islington Boat Club. The club has provided safe boating for thousands of youngsters on City Road Basin and now celebrates its 25th anniversary.
1970 - 1995
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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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Octavia Hill born 1838 the founder of modern social work through her tireless work to alleviate poverty from the age of 14, Octavia pioneered affordable housing, campaigned for open space, and co-founded the National Trust.
Artist: Joy Sturgess
Artist: Joy Sturgess
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Eva Hubback born 1886 - An early English feminist and suffragette, Eva became Principal of Morley College in 1927. She was also President of the National Union for Equal Citizenship and was elected to the London County Council.
Artists: Dee Smith and Jo Thorpe
Artists: Dee Smith and Jo Thorpe
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Claudia Jones 1915-1964 A great fighter for liberation of humanity
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Bruce Kenrick, 1920 - 2007, founder of Notting Hill Housing Trust and Shelter, lived and worked here from 1962 - 1982.
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Mrs Mallet born circa 1840 was concerned for the poor of Lambeth and was a district visitor in 1864 trying to identify families in need. She organized a refuge for women and then started to prepare penny dinners. She also ran mothers meetings and gave sewing classes for girls.
Artist: Alejandra Casimiro Herrera
Artist: Alejandra Casimiro Herrera
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Margaret Mellor born 1933. As a Waterloo resident Margaret has worked for the last 40 years on community planning in Waterloo. Her main aims have been to increase social housing for families and green open space for everyone. She contributed to the setting up of Waterloo Community Development Group, Coin Street Community Builders and Waterloo Action Centre.
Artist: Jacqueline West
Artist: Jacqueline West
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{on the left}The experience of all ages should have taught our rulers that persecution can never efface principles. Individuals may perish but truth is eternal - Gerralds defence.
Scottish Political Martyrs Memorial A.D.MDCCCLI.
{on the right}To the memory of Thomas Muir, Thomas Fyshe Palmer, William Skirving, Maurice Margarot and Joseph Gerrald
Condemned in Scotland A.D.MDCCXCXCIII-IV to transportation for advocating with fearless energy the principles of parliamentary reform.
Scottish Political Martyrs Memorial A.D.MDCCCLI.
{on the right}To the memory of Thomas Muir, Thomas Fyshe Palmer, William Skirving, Maurice Margarot and Joseph Gerrald
Condemned in Scotland A.D.MDCCXCXCIII-IV to transportation for advocating with fearless energy the principles of parliamentary reform.
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Esperance Bridge July 2021 Named by the children of the Kings Crsoss Academy, Esperance means hope, expectation and belief. The name is inspired by the Esperance Club (1895-1914), a pioneering social project for local sewing girls founded by the radical Suffragettes Mary Neal and Emmeline Pethick-Lawrence.
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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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The Florence Nightingale Garden
This garden celebrated the dedicated nursing and midwifery professionals who trained or have worked at Guy's and St Thomas' caring for our patints, pioneering new treatments and inspiring future generations.
Florence Nightingale founded the Nightingale Nurse Training School at St Thomas' Hospital in 1860, which continued until 1996. The Next Generation of Nightingales was launched in 2017 to build on this legacy.
This garden celebrated the dedicated nursing and midwifery professionals who trained or have worked at Guy's and St Thomas' caring for our patints, pioneering new treatments and inspiring future generations.
Florence Nightingale founded the Nightingale Nurse Training School at St Thomas' Hospital in 1860, which continued until 1996. The Next Generation of Nightingales was launched in 2017 to build on this legacy.
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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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in loving memory of Emmeline Pankhurst wife of R.M. Pankhurst LLD at rest June 14th 1928
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Site of 400 Old Ford Road
East London Federation of the Suffragettes' Women's Hall and Cost Price Restaurant. Sylvia Pankhurst & Norah Smyth lived here from 1914 - 1924.
East London Federation of the Suffragettes' Women's Hall and Cost Price Restaurant. Sylvia Pankhurst & Norah Smyth lived here from 1914 - 1924.
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Lisa Pontecorvo is shown holding the scroll
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Lisa Pontecorvo, 1944 - 2008, beloved friend of Edward Square.
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Heather Rabbatts born 1955 was a Jamaican born British lawyer, business woman and broadcaster. Chief Executive of London Boroughs of Merton and Lambeth, she has been a campaigner against corruption and for human rights.
Artist: Paula Ligo
Artist: Paula Ligo
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The Church of England Children's Society formerly the Waifs and Strays Society was founded in 1881 by Edward de M Rudolf (1852-1933), when he was superintendent of the Sunday School in this Parish of St Anne, South Lambeth. This tablet was erected in 1966 by the Society in thankful remembrance of the life and work of its founder
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Mary Seacole born 1805 learned natural medicine in Jamaica and volunteered as a nurse in a cholera outbreak in Jamaica, taking her skills to Central America and then the Crimea War where she treated wounded soldiers from both sides. She wrote her autobiography Wonderful Adventures of Mrs Seacole in Many Lands 1857.
Artist: Alejandra Casimiro Herrera
Artist: Alejandra Casimiro Herrera
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Mary Seacole Nurse of the Crimean War 1805 - 1881
Wherever the need arises on whatever distant shore I ask no higher or greater privilege than to minister to it.
Wherever the need arises on whatever distant shore I ask no higher or greater privilege than to minister to it.
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This bronze disc bears an impression of the ground taken from the site in Crimea where Jamaican nurse Mary Seacole ministered to British soldiers during the war of 1853-1856
I trust that England will not forget one who nursed her sick who sought out her wounded to aid and succour them and who performed the last offices for some of her illustrious dead.
Sir William Howard Russell, war correspondent, The Times 1857
I trust that England will not forget one who nursed her sick who sought out her wounded to aid and succour them and who performed the last offices for some of her illustrious dead.
Sir William Howard Russell, war correspondent, The Times 1857
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Wayne Marques is near top centre, Evelyn Sharp is bottom centre, Dorkins is near top right
I have no information about Stanley Shaw. Please contact me if you do.
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From children of the loyal temperance legion in memory of work done for the temperance cause by Lady Henry Somerset, the President , National British Womens Temperance Assoc. incorporated June 1898. I was thirsty and ye gave me drink
I have no information about Yukihisa Tanaka. Please contact me if you do.
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Joanna Vassa Beloved wife of Henry Bromley and Daughter of Gustavus Vassa
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Bruno Vogal Born Leipzig 29.9.1898 Died 5.4.87 Writer, humanist and friend of the oppressed
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J.N. Von Dessin
dwelt on this site from 1756 to 1761 whose book collection became by his bequest the first public library in South Africa
dwelt on this site from 1756 to 1761 whose book collection became by his bequest the first public library in South Africa
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From William Wilberforce's diary, 1788. "I well remember after a conversation with Mr. Pitt in the open air at the root of an old tree at Holwood, just above the steep descent into the vale of Keston, I resolved to give notice on a fit occasion in the House of Commons of my intention to bring forward the abolition of the slave-trade."
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{on the back of the plinth} This statue was erected in honour of Gertrude & Harold Baillie Weaver by the National Council for Animal Welfare with the generous co-operation of the sculptor. 1931
{on the front of the plinth} To all protectors of the defenceless.
{on the front of the plinth} To all protectors of the defenceless.
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Natalie Bell born 1967 is a community activist playing a vital part in local projects such as Coin Street Community Builders, SE1 United Youth Forum, WaCoCo and Friends of St Johns Sculpture Garden. She champions youth leadership and is passionate about bringing community groups together to produce win-win results.
Artist: Naomi Hope
Artist: Naomi Hope
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This Metropolitan Benefit Societies asylum was founded by John Christopher Bowles in 1829 and successfully raised by his untiring efforts for the good of his brethren.
{right-hand pillar:} In furtherance of the objects of this asylum for the members of all friendly or benefit societies Mary Ann MacKenzie who died in 1861 made a munificent bequest of nearly nine thousand pounds.
{right-hand pillar:} In furtherance of the objects of this asylum for the members of all friendly or benefit societies Mary Ann MacKenzie who died in 1861 made a munificent bequest of nearly nine thousand pounds.
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Fenner Brockway President of Liberation Born 1 November 1888 Died 28 April 11 1988
Erected by the GLC in honour of his untiring efforts for peace and racial equality. 25 July 1985
Erected by the GLC in honour of his untiring efforts for peace and racial equality. 25 July 1985
