The plaque claims that Garth launched London's first antiques market in Portobello Road, but without a date the claim is impossible to substantiate. See June Aylward's plaque, which at least gives her own dates.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Susan Garth
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Susan Garth
"Antiques market" might means a shop with multiple stalls inside selling anti...
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Fred L. Turner
Businessman. Developed the McDonald's hamburger brand.
Sir Mohammed Anwar Pervez, OBE
Trustee of The Memorial Gates Trust. Mohammed Anwar Pervez was born on 15 March 1935 in Rawalpindi, India (now Pakistan). Our Picture Source and his Wikipedia page give much information about the ...
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 ...
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Robert McCurrey
Son of James & Margaret McCurrey. Left a legacy towards the cost of the hall for the Chelsea Temperance Society. See his parents' page for some more info.
Shakespeare bust - Wyndham's
WC2, Charing Cross Road, Wyndham's Theatre
This bust, high up in the pediment, is supported on each side by a muse, in the usual flimsy garb.
John Fleming
Co-founder National Sporting Club. Manager of The Pelican Club (opened in Gerrard Street, 1887) until it failed in 1891. He then joined with Bettinson to open the National Sporting Club. See there ...
Nike Statue - Plaque 1
SE18, Number 1 Street, Main Guardhouse
{Below an image of the Olympic torch:} A gift from the people of ancient Olympia to the people of London. To commemorate the hosting of t...