Norris Almshouses 1

Norris Almshouses 1

E9, Handley Road

{Around the fleur de lys:} Almshouse Association Patron's Award

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Norris Almshouses 2

Norris Almshouses 2

E9, Handley Road

The plaque on the wall above was presented by the Prince of Wales to the Trustees of South Hackney Parochial Charities in recognition of ...

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Drinking fountain - Du Vergier

Drinking fountain - Du Vergier

N16, Stoke Newington Common

The drinking fountain looks more recent than 1960 and this film of the unveiling confirms our supposition that the plaque was originally ...

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William Holman Hunt - EC2

William Holman Hunt - EC2

EC2, Love Lane, St Mary Aldermanbury Garden

Near this site William Holman Hunt O.M., artist, was born, 2nd April 1827.

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Rosebery Square - church wardens - west

Rosebery Square - church wardens - west

EC1, Rosebery Avenue, Rosebery Square

Our researches show that Fincham did well in life, becoming "an employer and cardboard box manufacturer at Spa Works, Northampton Row". I...

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Rosebery Square - church wardens - east

Rosebery Square - church wardens - east

EC1, Rosebery Avenue

There is an identical plaque on the other side of the street, immediately opposite. See there for more information.

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Richards' Cross

Richards' Cross

E8, Mare Street, St John at Hackney graveyard

Note the natty, 'tiled' roof at the top. The inscription is difficult to read and the dates for A. C. E. Richards may be incorrect.

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Karl Ghattas

Karl Ghattas

W1, Harley Street, 57

'The artist is dead long live the poet', sounds like a quotation, but we cannot find any reference to it.

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Lee J Hatley

Lee J Hatley

N1, Barnsbury Street

This is a rear entrance to Morland Mews.

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Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee fountain - Blackheath

Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee fountain - Blackheath

SE3, Tranquil Vale

The rear of the fountain has a little door with a keyhole, presumably to provide access to the water-delivering mechanism - so long unused.

2 subjects commemorated, 1 creator
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