Born Devon. Created Mr Benn and Elmer the Patchwork Elephant.
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Royal Society of Arts
Founded by William Shipley as the "Society of Arts" in Rawthmell's Coffee House. They carried on meeting in coffee houses and taverns but as the society grew they needed more space. Shipley rented ...
16 memorials
Mick Jones
Mural painter. Grew up in Coventry and Birmingham. Son of Jack Jones, trade union leader. He also produced trade union banners. Lived in Swain's Lane, Highgate. Death reported 10 August 2012.
2 memorials
Augustus John
Augustus Edwin John was born Tenby, Pembrokeshire. Painter, draughtsman and etcher, specialized in portrait painting. Famous subjects include T.E. Lawrence, Thomas Hardy, George Bernard Shaw and Dy...
3 memorials
Will Coles
Installation artist. From his website (2021): "Will Coles is best known for his defiant and accessible take on street art – sculptures that bring together pop and conceptual aesthetics. These fami...
1 memorial
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Mrs Gaskell
SW10, Cheyne Walk, 93
At the time of her birth, the address was Belle Vue House, Lindsey Row.
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1 subject commemorated,
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Nash summer house - SW1
SW1, St James's Square
Since they are so concerned about their copyright we'd better provide a link to the NG's page for the original of this medallion. This p...
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St Augustine's Church - Victoria Park - ghost building
E9, Victoria Park, near Brookfield Road entrance
When we photographed the stone we did not notice the rectangular clearing around it but this Google Satellite image displays the space we...
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