Infants Hospital - baby 5

Infants Hospital - baby 5

SW1, Udall Street

The two be-wreathed babies are on the building on the south-east side of the street, which was the 1914 nurses home; the others on the, p...

Royal Albert Hall frieze

Royal Albert Hall frieze

SW7, Kensington Road

This ornate frieze, titled "The Triumph of Art and Letters", encircles the building. It is 244 metres long, designed by members of the R...

3 subjects commemorated, 7 creators
William Prangnell

William Prangnell

SW6, Fulham Road, Goat in Boots, 333

The date, 1887, is repeated at least twice more on the building.

2 subjects commemorated
Apollo Victoria - Charlie Chaplin

Apollo Victoria - Charlie Chaplin

SW1, Wilton Road

The Chaplins on this large cinema, built in 1928 by E. Walmsley Lewis, were brought to our attention by Ornamental Passions where you can...

1 subject commemorated, 1 creator
Artists Rifles HQ

Artists Rifles HQ

WC1, Duke's Road, The Place

To call this a memorial is stretching our definition to breaking point, but, hey, it's interesting and this cartouche medallion, by Brock...

1 subject commemorated, 1 creator
Henry III granting charter to Westminster Abbey

Henry III granting charter to Westminster Abbey

SW1, Little George Street, Supreme Court

This section is to the left of the entrance arch.  The description of "Henry III granting charter to Westminster Abbey" is ubiquitous on ...

2 subjects commemorated, 1 creator
Lady Jane Grey accepting the crown

Lady Jane Grey accepting the crown

SW1, Little George Street, Supreme Court

At one time this was the site of nearby Westminster Abbey's Sanctuary Tower and Belfry. This building was designed by James S. Gibson an...

3 subjects commemorated, 1 creator
Sealing of the Magna Carta - Parliament Square

Sealing of the Magna Carta - Parliament Square

SW1, Little George Street, Supreme Court

At one time this was the site of nearby Westminster Abbey's Sanctuary Tower and Belfry. This building was designed by James S. Gibson an...

2 subjects commemorated, 1 creator
Tyburn Convent - relief

Tyburn Convent - relief

W2, Bayswater Road

There is a better picture at Flickr - we're not proud. Note the Tyburn tree at the left and the convent roof at the right. Seems likely...

2 subjects commemorated
Jewish newspaper

Jewish newspaper

E1, Whitechapel High Street, Albert's, 88

The building's listing entry describes this sign, 1934-5 designed by Arthur Szyk: “a metal relief, painted gold and fixed to the wall. Th...

2 subjects commemorated
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