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Peasants' Revolt

The revolt grew out of the increasing severity of the poll taxes imposed on the people of England. The Kentish rebels led by Wat Tyler met with those from Essex at Blackheath. It was here that the preacher, John Ball gave his dangerous sermon. Another group of rebels stormed the Tower of London, and executed those who were hiding there, including the Lord High Treasurer and the Archbishop of Canterbury. Tyler's group moved on to Smithfield with the intention of negotiating with King Richard II, but a dispute broke out and Tyler was summarily executed by William Walworth. The nobility subsequently summoned a militia of about 7,000 and restored order.

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Peasants' Revolt

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Peasants' Revolt & Highbury Manor

Plaque unveiled by Tony Benn.

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Councillor A. G. Clark

Councillor A. G. Clark

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Person, Politics & Administration

2 memorials
Arthur H. Valentine

Arthur H. Valentine

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Person, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
The Red Flag

The Red Flag

A socialist song, written by Jim Connell. (supposedly on a train journey between Charing Cross and New Cross). It is the anthem of the British Labour Party, and is usually sung at the end of their ...

Concept, Community / Clubs, Music / songs, Politics & Administration, Seriously Famous

1 memorial
Caroline Martineau

Caroline Martineau

Born Caroline Anne, daughter of Richard Martineau, a director and partner of the Whitbread Brewery. Early on she was interested in the study of natural science, attending lectures at the Royal Ins...

Person, Education, Gender Issues, Politics & Administration

1 memorial

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Sir Jacob Epstein - Roper's Garden

Sir Jacob Epstein - Roper's Garden

SW3, Old Church Street, Roper’s Garden

The text is inscribed on the reverse of the relief.

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H. T. Roberts
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1 memorial
C. F. Swan
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
E. J. C. Baker

E. J. C. Baker

Goods Department

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1 memorial