An important man in the court of Edward IV, rising to the position of Lord Chamberlain. On the king’s death he supported his brother, the later Richard III, but something was not to Richard’s liking and during a Council meeting at the Tower of London, he accused Hastings and others of plotting against him. The others were imprisoned but Hastings was dragged outside and beheaded there and then, thus starting the charming tradition of beheadings on Tower Green.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
William, Lord Hastings
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Tower of London execution site
Catling wrote the poem as well as creating the sculpture. Doesn't that cushio...
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Joan Warne
Burnt at the stake in Smithfield for her Protestant beliefs. Daughter of Elizabeth.
1 memorial
Elizabeth Pepper
Burnt at the stake in Bow (or possibly Stratford) for her Protestant beliefs.
1 memorial
Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset
Brother of Jane Seymour, Henry VIII's third wife, he was honoured by the king on the marriage and remained in favour after Jane's death, following childbirth. On Henry's death, the king's only son...
1 memorial
Marian Martyrs executed at Smithfield
Queen Mary I (reigned 1553-8) earned the nickname 'Bloody Mary' for the persecution and execution of Protestants and other non-Catholics during her reign. Wikipedia lists abut 40 in an 'incomplete...
1 memorial
Stephen Harwood
Burnt at the stake in Stratford for his Protestant beliefs. A brewer, associated with Fust. Condemned by Bishop Bonner.
1 memorial
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Benjamin Waugh - SE10
SE10, Croom's Hill, 26
English Heritage has acknowledged that the plaque was erected on the wrong house, and should be where Waugh actually lived, on what is no...
2 subjects commemorated,
1 creator
Emile Ford
W8, Kensington Church Street, 10
In our photo the plaque can be seen on the first floor, above the taxi.
1 subject commemorated,
3 creators
St John's Hampstead - WW1 memorial
NW3, Church Row
{There are 5 panels alternating with a balustrade. On the central panel, inside a wreath:} Pro Patria {And below that, on the front of ...
War dead | WW1
90 subjects commemorated
90 subjects commemorated
Lyons first teashop
See Joseph Lyons and J. Lyons & Cadby Hall. The photo is probably c.1930/40s.
1 memorial
Sir Isaac Newton
Born in Woolsthorpe, Lincolnshire, on Christmas day, according to the calendar in use at the time. Died in Kensington (where he had gone in search of country air). The exact dates of birth and dea...
11 memorials