Windrush Generation

Windrush Generation

W2, Paddington Station, Platform 1

The plaque was unveiled by actor/singer Peter Straker and the Reverend Michael King, son of Sam King. The Windrush docked at Tilbury and...

2 subjects commemorated, 2 creators
Paddington Bear - statue, platform 1

Paddington Bear - statue, platform 1

W2, Paddington Station, Platform 1

Since arriving at Paddington Station from Peru this bear's journeys have not ceased. He's been moved around the station a few times and f...

3 subjects commemorated, 1 creator
Nipper - buried (shop)

Nipper - buried (shop)

KT1, Clarence Street, 83, Lloyds Bank

The plaque is to the right, inside the door.

1 subject commemorated, 1 creator
Nipper Alley

Nipper Alley

KT1, Clarence Street

The naming of the alley after the HMV dog (buried nearby), upset the Kingston Society, who wanted it called Empire Way after the former t...

1 subject commemorated, 1 creator
George Webb's Dixielanders

George Webb's Dixielanders

DA7, Barnehurst Road, 98 - 100, The Red Barn Public House

Plaque unveiled by George Melly.

9 subjects commemorated, 1 creator
Ship Inn - Victoria's Golden Jubilee

Ship Inn - Victoria's Golden Jubilee

EC3, Hart Street, The Ship pub

Built in 1887 (on the site of a previous pub building) this exuberant pub added a memorial to the Queen's Golden Jubilee to all its other...

2 subjects commemorated
Dr Alphonse Normandy

Dr Alphonse Normandy

WC1, Judd Street, 91

When Normandy lived here the house was numbered 67.

1 subject commemorated, 2 creators
Thomas Cubitt - N16

Thomas Cubitt - N16

N16, Albion Street, 154

We think "Heritage Buildings Register" must refer to the register of Listed buildings, maintained by English Heritage 2006-15 and then by...

1 subject commemorated, 2 creators
Adelaide Stoll

Adelaide Stoll

WC2, St Martin's Lane, London Coliseum

The Alamy photo of the unveiling is dated 30 May 1925 and captioned: "A bust of Adelaide Stoll, mother of music hall impresario Sir Oswal...

1 subject commemorated, 1 creator
Frank Matcham - Coliseum

Frank Matcham - Coliseum

WC2, St Martin's Lane, London Coliseum

We thank our colleague for spotting and snapping this on a recent visit to the ENO. It's located on the landing by the dress circle bar.

1 subject commemorated, 1 creator
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