Created the Royal Exchange in 1566 where the Gresham family crest, a grasshopper, can be seen. Son of Richard Gresham who was a Lord Mayor of London but Thomas never was.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Sir Thomas Gresham
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Holborn Viaduct - Gresham
{On a granite plaque below the statue:} Sir Thomas Gresham, born c.1519, die...
Sir Thomas Gresham - Old Broad Street
In a house on this site lived Sir Thomas Gresham, 1519 - 1579. The Corporati...
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King William Street underground station
The station took over an existing building, number 46, entrance and booking hall on the ground floor with offices above. Became obsolete when the line was extended to Moorgate and was demolished in...
1 memorial
Prince Michael Duke of Kent
Grandson of King George V and son of George, Duke of Kent. Born Michael George Charles Franklin at Coppins, Iver, Buckinghamshire. Married to Princess Michael. He helps out with some royal duties, ...
5 memorials
Coppice Row turnpike
We can't see this turnpike on a map of 1790. View from the Mirror has a good general post on London turnpikes.
1 memorial
Sir Clarendon Hyde
Sir Clarendon Hyde, the deputy chairman of the Metropolitan Railway Company in 1920.
1 memorial
The North Star
Purpose built as a pub, as can be seen from the handsome exterior, which boasts attractive embossed stars at the tops of the main pillar supports. Originally above this, at roof level, was an elabo...
1 memorial
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Henry Reader Williams
JP, chairman of the Hornsey School and Hornsey Local Board. Active in the Poor Schools movement, he was an early campaigner for the education and welfare of children. He also led the campaign to ...
2 memorials
Bloomsbury Group - Gordon Square
WC1, Gordon Square, 50
Here and in neighbouring houses during the first half of the 20th century there lived several members of the Bloomsbury Group, including ...
4 subjects commemorated,
1 creator
Sir Henry Cole
Born Bath. Secretary of the Department of Science and Art. He originated the custom of sending Christmas cards. In 1840, having worked on the introduction of the first postage stamp, he had a card ...
5 memorials
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