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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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Laid by the members of this house in admiration of him who conceived & gave it being. 1909 - 1930
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The discovery and fixing the site of Sydney on Wednesday 23rd January 1788. Reading from left to right: Surg. J. White R.N., Capt Arthur Phillip, R.N., Founder Lieut George Johnston, Marines, A.D.C. Capt. John Hunter, R.N. and Capt David Collins, Marines.
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W. T. Stead 1849 - 1912
This memorial to a journalist of wide renown was erected near the spot where he worked for more than thirty years by journalists of many lands in recognition of his brilliant gifts fervent spirit & untiring devotion to the service of his fellow men.
This memorial to a journalist of wide renown was erected near the spot where he worked for more than thirty years by journalists of many lands in recognition of his brilliant gifts fervent spirit & untiring devotion to the service of his fellow men.
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Violette Szabo born 1921 was a member of the British secret military service in World War 2. Captured when she ran out of ammunition during a gun battle between the French Resistance and German soldiers, Violette was interrogated, tortured, and died in Ravensbruck concentration camp. The French government awarded her the Croix de Guerre in 1947 and the Médaille de la Résistance in 1973.
Artist: Silvie Jacobi
Artist: Silvie Jacobi
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The Mercer's Maiden is the symbol and coat of arms of the Mercers' Company and adorns the exterior walls of buildings on sites belonging to the Company.
The above stone is the earliest surviving Maiden property mark dating from 1669. It was reinstated on this site during redevelopment works by USS Ltd, completed in 2004.
The above stone is the earliest surviving Maiden property mark dating from 1669. It was reinstated on this site during redevelopment works by USS Ltd, completed in 2004.
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Hester Thrale born 1741 was a colourful member of London society, noted for her wit and charm. Her book Reflections is recognised to day as an early feminist history, and her Anecdotes on the late Samuel Johnson is a valuable source for quotations.
Artist: Jacqueline West
Artist: Jacqueline West
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Herbert Ashcombe Walker, KCB
London & South Western Railway General Manager 1911 - 1923.
Southern Railway General Manager 1923 - 1937.
Director 1937 - 1947.
This station, the development of the docks at Southampton & the electrification of the Southern Railway, to which he gave his genius & leadership, are his memorial.
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1744-1832.
This road was named after Count Simon Woronzow, Russian Ambassador to the United kingdom from 1784-1806. He lived in Marylebone and on his death in 1832 left a bequest for the poor of the parish. The money was used to build St Marylebone Almshouses at the south-west corner of this road.
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Lilian Baylis born 1874 - A niece of Emma Cons, Lilian flourished as a theatrical producer who revived the Old Vic Theatre and Sadlers Wells Theatre, as well as founding the forerunners of English National Opera, the National Theatre and The Royal Ballet.
Artist: Silvie Jacobi
Artist: Silvie Jacobi
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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 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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Blackwall Tunnel London County Council
Commenced 1892 and opened in 1897
by His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales
on behalf of
Her Majesty the Queen
List of names follows
{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
Commenced 1892 and opened in 1897
by His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales
on behalf of
Her Majesty the Queen
List of names follows
{underneath}The above plaque was removed from the original tunnel entrance gateway which was demolished in 1959 to make way for the new Northern Approach to Blackwall Tunnel
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To the memory of James Braidwood superintendent of the London Fire Brigade, who was killed near this spot in the execution of his duty at the great fire on 2 June 1861.
A just man and one that feared god, of good report among all the nation.
A just man and one that feared god, of good report among all the nation.
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Christ Church, Middlesex.
This house and these schools were erected AD 1873, in lieu of the house and parochial schools (as shewn above) that formerly stood at the north west angle of the church-yard of this parish.
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William Tierney Clark 1783 - 1852
William Tierney Clark 1783 - 1852?who lived locally was a distinguished civil engineer,?architect and fellow of the Royal Society. He designed the?first suspension bridge over the Thames at Hammersmith?completed in 1827, which was replaced by the present?bridge in 1887.?Clark?s?Hammersmith Bridge design led?directly to his greatest work, the Chain Bridge over the?Danube at Budapest (1849) shown on the panel above.?Clark was the engineer of the West Middlesex Water?Company located in Hammersmith. His other civil?engineering works were the chain bridges at Marlow (1832)?and Shoreham (1833 - 1923), He also built the Thames?Medway Canal (1824 - 1844) and Gravesend Pier (1834)
William Tierney Clark 1783 - 1852?who lived locally was a distinguished civil engineer,?architect and fellow of the Royal Society. He designed the?first suspension bridge over the Thames at Hammersmith?completed in 1827, which was replaced by the present?bridge in 1887.?Clark?s?Hammersmith Bridge design led?directly to his greatest work, the Chain Bridge over the?Danube at Budapest (1849) shown on the panel above.?Clark was the engineer of the West Middlesex Water?Company located in Hammersmith. His other civil?engineering works were the chain bridges at Marlow (1832)?and Shoreham (1833 - 1923), He also built the Thames?Medway Canal (1824 - 1844) and Gravesend Pier (1834)
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This 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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Alexander Cruden 1699-1770
Humanist scholar and intellectual. Born Aberdeen educated Marischal College. Came to London 1719 as tutor appointed book seller to Queen Caroline in 1737. Compiled the concordance to the bible. Died here in Camden Passage November 1st.
"Whom neither infirmity nor neglect could debase": Nelson 1811
Humanist scholar and intellectual. Born Aberdeen educated Marischal College. Came to London 1719 as tutor appointed book seller to Queen Caroline in 1737. Compiled the concordance to the bible. Died here in Camden Passage November 1st.
"Whom neither infirmity nor neglect could debase": Nelson 1811
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In 1796 these two Coade Stone reliefs were affixed to the Danish-Norwegian Consulate in Wellclose Square Stepney. In 1968 the reliefs were re-erected on this embassy by courtesy of The Greater London Council
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Here Lieth Thomas Lorde Darcy of the Northe and sumtyme of the Order of the Garter, Sir Nicholas Carrew Knight sumtyme of the Garder, and Lady Elizabeth Carrew, daughter to Sir Thomas Brian Knight, and Sir Arthur Darcy Knight Yonger sone to the above named Lorde Darcy, and Lady Mary Darcy his dere wif, daughter to Sir Nicholas Carrew, who had tenne sonnes and five daughters. Here lieth Charles Will[ia]m and Phillip, Mary and Ursully, Sonnes and daughters to the saide Sir Arthur and Mary his wif whose sowlls God take to his infinit mercy, Amen.
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To transmit to future inhabitants of this parish and neighbourhood the memory of a man whose life amidst the duties of an arduous profession was devoted to the welfare improvement and religious education of the humbler classes of his fellow creatures this monument is erected by public subscription
Joseph Dawson born 14 March 1791 died 25 April 1854
Joseph Dawson born 14 March 1791 died 25 April 1854
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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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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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Professor Humbert Girometta 27.IV.1939 died here
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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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Faces from top left. The identity of the face at the bottom right is unknown
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Erected by the Four Per Cent Industrial Dwellings Company Ltd, 1886.
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{on left} Charles Jones 1830
{in centre}Fifty Yrs Surveyor and Engineer to the Ealing Local Authority from 25 May 1863 until his decease 24 Aug 1913 Lamented Regretted Circumspice
{on right}M. Inst.C.E. F.S.I. 1913
{in centre}Fifty Yrs Surveyor and Engineer to the Ealing Local Authority from 25 May 1863 until his decease 24 Aug 1913 Lamented Regretted Circumspice
{on right}M. Inst.C.E. F.S.I. 1913
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Jude Kelly born 1954 is a theatre director and producer with over 100 productions to her name, many of them award winning. She founded the West Yorkshire Playhouse (1990) and Metal (2002), and was appointed Artistic Director of the Southbank Centre in 2005.
Artist: Silvie Jacobi
Artist: Silvie Jacobi
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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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Wayne Marques is near top centre, Evelyn Sharp is bottom centre, Dorkins is near top right
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John Dickens, the father of Charles Dickens, was imprisoned here for debt from February to March 1824
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Both the Surrey County and Marshalsea Prisons had a long, thin site running towards the present Tennis Street.
This site had been occupied by The Surrey County or White Lion Prison until 1799.
This site had been occupied by The Surrey County or White Lion Prison until 1799.
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Caroline Martineau born 1844. Caroline was one of the earliest teachers at Morley College, and was principal from 1891 until her death in 1902. She was always known for her generosity and keen sense of social purpose - her last and most generous gift to the college was a physics laboratory.
Artist: Jacqueline West
Artist: Jacqueline West
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Dr Annie McCall born 1859 founded the Clapham Maternity Hospital and through her pioneering work in midwifery and childcare she achieved very high survival rates for mothers and children.
Artist: Laura Symes
Artist: Laura Symes
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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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The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom was opened by HM Queen Elizabeth II 16 October 2009
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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
