From their website: "The EMI Archive Trust was established in 1996. The EMI Group of companies gifted much of their assets which originated before 1947 to the Trust. The purpose of the Trust is “the advancement of education and research and, in particular, to foster and promote the study and appreciation of the art techniques and development of sound recording and the history of the sound recording industry”."
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John Robert Daniel-Tyssen
Brother of the lord of Hackney Manor, and manorial steward. His father's surname was Daniel and his mother's Tyssen, which suggests she was the one with the money. In the mid-19th century the Tyss...
1 memorial
Henry Hallam
Historian best known for his books on European history and English constitutional history.
1 memorial
Noam Chomsky
Linguist, philosopher, cognitive scientist, logician, historian, political critic, and activist. A prominent intellectual and cultural figure. Born Pennsylvania.
Person, History, Philosophy, Politics & Administration, Science, USA
1 memorial
Department of National Heritage
Created on 11 April 1992. By 2013 it had become part of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport which sponsors English Heritage.
1 memorial
Enfield Society
Founded as the Enfield Preservation Society, and renamed The Enfield Society in 2007.
2 memorials
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Frieze of Parnassus - Bird
SW7, Kensington Road
The monument, commissioned by Queen Victoria and designed by George Gilbert Scott, was built 1864-72, and the statue of Albert was instal...
1 subject commemorated,
1 creator
Fortnum & Mason
W1, Piccadilly, 181, Fortnum & Mason
From the shop's website: "1964 saw a new landmark added to the front of the store - the famous Fortnum's clock, with bells from the same...
3 subjects commemorated,
1 creator
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II. A London Inheritance's post 2nd June 1953 – Coronation Day In London has some great photos.
10 memorials
James Morgan
Probably born in Carmarthen, south Wales. Architect and engineer. Employed by John Nash. Worked on the layout of Regent's Park and on the construction of the Regent's Canal as Chief Engineer of the...
3 memorials
Red Hall Picture Palace
SW6, Vanston Place, 15
This site was formerly occupied by the Red Hall Picture Palace. Built in 1913, the Red Hall was part of the first wave of new British pic...
1 subject commemorated,
1 creator