Maggie Thatcher in power, the cold war, Anglo-American capitalism, loony-left councillors in Hackney... ah, those were the days.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Hackney Peace Carnival
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Hackney Peace Carnival Mural
Easteight gives some interesting information about this mural. Mike Jones fin...
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ARHAG Housing Association
Founded to respond to the need for housing and support amongst Britain’s refugee and migrant communities. Wish they explained what the initials stand for: A.... R.... Housing Action Group?
1 memorial
The Chase Royal Wedding street party
Sadly we can't find a picture on the web. Were you there? Got any snaps?
1 memorial
Dick Moy
Richard Francis Moy was born on 6 May 1932, the son of Richard Albert Moy (1902-1971) and Doris Winifred Garrood (1907-2009). His birth was registered in the 2nd quarter of 1932 in the Lambeth regi...
1 memorial
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05 Croydon - John Locke
CR9, Katharine Street, Croydon Public Library
Built in 1892 by Charles Henman Jr. this heavily decorated complex of buildings makes up Croydon's Town Hall. The building and the rounde...
1 subject commemorated,
1 creator
Blackfriars Bridge - underpass
SE1, Blackfriars Bridge underpass
This south-bank pedestrian tunnel is decorated with prints from the Guildhall Library. At the western end of the tunnel some spoof text ...
2 subjects commemorated,
2 creators
General Post Office
The first general post office in London opened in 1643, after King Charles I legalised use of the royal posts for private correspondence. It was possibly located on Cloak Lane near Dowgate Hill, in...
5 memorials
St Paul's medieval footprint
EC4, St Paul's Churchyard
The modern information board reads: These gardens are laid out as the footprint of the Chapter House and Cloister of the Medieval Cathedr...
2 subjects commemorated
Eric Sykes
Scriptwriter and actor. Born in Oldham, Lancashire. As a writer, he worked with Spike Milligan on the early scripts for the Goon Shows. He wrote for many of the major comedians of the day, includin...
1 memorial