I871 the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Robert Lowe, proposed a tax on matches. The Bryant and May workers, mainly girls, realised this threatened their jobs and marched in protest on the House of Commons on 24 April 1871. The tax was never imposed. Bryant and May, who must have, at the very least, sanctioned the workers absence during the march, erected a fountain to celebrate.
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Match tax abandoned
Commemorated ati
Bryant & May Testimonial fountain - lost
This elaborate fountain was commissioned by Bryant and May to celebrate the a...
Bryant & May Testimonial fountain - plaque
This plaque is a rarity: a memorial to a memorial! The site of the fountain ...
Other Subjects
Revd. Prebendary MacKenzie, MA
One of the managers of the 1873-75 changes at Aske’s Hospital.
1 memorial
1 memorial
Sir Cuthbert Lowell Ackroyd
Carpenter and Lord Mayor in 1956.
1 memorial
Corporation of the City of London
In addressing the 'square mile' concept Londonist has provided a potted history of the City of London. Worth noting that there are at least two plaques erected by the Corporation outside the City ...
180 memorials
Emily Murray
Secretary & Estate Manager to Westminster Housing trust 1932 - 1951. At Peabody Nanny Nell remembers "Miss Murray used to come and collect the rent. She did everything. She was hard-working, ...
1 memorial
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Martina Osterberg
NW6, Broadhurst Gardens, 1
Martina Bergman Ősterberg 1849-1915, Pioneer of Physical Education for Women, lived and worked here.
1 subject commemorated,
1 creator
4 memorials
Bronco toilet paper
The Science Museum (our Picture source) caption their image with "Toilet paper, 'Bronco' brand, London, England, 1935-1950". The rest of the entry is well worth reading, using expressions such as "...
1 memorial
Jack (Kid) Berg - Noble Court - replaced
E1, Cable Street, Burlington Court, St George's Estate
This plaque is no longer on display.
1 subject commemorated,
1 creator
King George VI
Became king when his brother, Edward VIII, abdicated. Like his father George V, he was born a second son and rather unexpectedly ascended to the throne. Like his grandfather, Edward VII, he was bor...
25 memorials