Mainly known for 'The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire' Click on external site for an entertaining and enthusiastic introduction to the writings. It was there that we learnt that Gibbon died following an operation to cure his hydrocele, (enlarged scrotum - think melons), a condition from which Mrs Thrale's husband also suffered.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Edward Gibbon
Commemorated ati
Edward Gibbon
London County Council Edward Gibbon, 1737 - 1794, historian, lived in a hous...
Edward Gibbon - SW15
Plaque unveiled by Professor David Wormersley who has written many books on G...
Wine Office Court
The Rhymers' Club is not specifically mentioned on the plaque but Ye Olde Che...
Other Subjects
3 memorials
Henry Hallam
Historian best known for his books on European history and English constitutional history.
1 memorial
People for Portland Road
Group which works for the regeneration of Portland Road and its surrounding area in Norwood, South London. It aims to achieve improvements for the benefit of the community.
4 memorials
Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice
From their website, 2024: "Having secured statutory public inquiries in the UK and Scotland, we are now seeking to secure devolved inquiries in Wales and Northern Ireland. We are campaigning to ens...
1 memorial
Public Memorials Appeal
Founded as a registered charity by Ivan Saxton who had previously founded the Sir John Barbirolli Commemoration Appeal. Public Memorials Appeal
3 memorials
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