Erection date: 14/3/2012
Winnie-the-Pooh, world famous teddy bear was 'born' in the soft toy factory of J.K. Farnell & Co Ltd adjacent to 'The Elms' Acton in 1921.
Ealing Civic Society
Twyford C of E High School
Ealing Council
See J. K. Farnell for the story. Also the Telegraph article.
W3, Twyford Crescent, Twyford Church of England High School
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Winnie the Pooh
Children's storybook character. The creation of A.A. Milne, inspired by the t...
Manufacturing company. Founded in Notting Hill by John Kirby Farnell. Initial...
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Winnie the Pooh
Governing body of the London Borough of Ealing, Formed in 1965 by the merging...
Set up by the London Diocesan Board for Schools. It opened as a result of a c...
The 'SJ' after his name means he was a Jesuit, a member of the Society of Jesus.
Douglas Macmillan, 1884 - 1969, founder of Macmillan Cancer Relief, lived here. English Heritage
Unveiled by Sir Williams’ son, Jake Empson. At no 71 Empson lived in the the first floor flat.
The quotation compares The Cock with Vauxhall Gardens.
Marie Taglioni, 1809 - 1884, ballet dancer, lived here in 1875 - 1876. London County Council
Sir John Betjeman, 1906 - 1984, poet, lived here, 1908 - 1917. English Heritage
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