Robert Devereux bust

Robert Devereux bust

WC2, Devereux Court

This bust was brought to our attention by Discovering London, where its claim to carry the oldest inscription in London is debunked.  The...

1 subject commemorated
Rabindranath Tagore bust

Rabindranath Tagore bust

WC1, Gordon Square, Garden

The poem is from 'Song Offerings' by Tagore. Written in Bengali, he created the English version himself so we guess the plaque is indeed ...

1 subject commemorated, 4 creators
Bernardo O’Higgins bust

Bernardo O’Higgins bust

TW9, O’Higgins Square

This bust, erected 200 years after O'Higgins left Richmond, was designed by Echenique (the plinth and setting presumably) but, according ...

1 subject commemorated, 5 creators
William Vincent

William Vincent

SW1, Vincent Square, Junction with Hatherley Street

The terracotta plaque and Nabresina stone tablet, were commissioned by the residents' association to commemorate the bicentenary of the a...

2 subjects commemorated, 2 creators
Shakespeare bust - EC1

Shakespeare bust - EC1

EC1, Goswell Road, Golden Lane Estate, Crescent House

We can find no information about this bust.

1 subject commemorated
Somerset House - 1, George III

Somerset House - 1, George III

WC2, Strand, Somerset House - Strand Block

The three central first floor windows of the Strand Block of Somerset House are each topped, below their pediment, with a relief portrait...

1 subject commemorated
Somerset House - 3, Queen Charlotte

Somerset House - 3, Queen Charlotte

WC2, Strand, Somerset House - Strand Block

The three central first floor windows of the Strand Block of Somerset House are each topped, below their pediment, with a relief portrait...

1 subject commemorated
Somerset House - 2, unknown lady

Somerset House - 2, unknown lady

WC2, Strand, Somerset House - Strand Block

The three central first floor windows of the Strand Block of Somerset House are each topped, below their pediment, with a relief portrait...

Walsingham

Walsingham

EC3, Seething Lane, 35, Walsingham House

This is is the site of Walsingham's mansion, where he died in 1590.  In 1656 the Navy Office was erected.  Follow that link for more info...

1 subject commemorated
Myddelton bust

Myddelton bust

N1, Upper Street, 140-3

We have seen other websites where this building is confused with Myddelton Hall, which is the building further up Almeida Street, now use...

1 subject commemorated
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