Plaque

Thomas Wakley

Inscription

London County Council
Thomas Wakley, 1795 - 1862, reformer and founder of "The Lancet" lived here.

Site: 35 Bedford Square (2 memorials)

WC1, Bedford Square, 35, Architectural Association

Credit for this entry to: Bob Baker

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Thomas Wakley

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The Lancet

Founded by Thomas Wakley.

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Thomas Wakley

Reformer and founder of "The Lancet" - begun in Oct 1823. Spoke in Parliament...

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London County Council

Prior to the LCC London matters were run by church parishes. The LCC was the ...

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Thomas Hodgkin

Thomas Hodgkin

Greater London Council Thomas Hodgkin, 1798 - 1866, physician, reformer and ...

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