Person    | Male  Born 1120  Died 29/12/1170

Thomas Becket

Chancellor, Archbishop and Martyr. Born Cheapside of French parents. son of Gilbert Becket, mercer. Archbishop of Canterbury, 1162 to his death. Assassinated after his erstwhile friend, Henry II, declared "Will no one rid me of this turbulent priest?"

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Thomas Becket

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Thomas Becket

{On the lower edge of the bust:} S. Thomas  [On a modern plaque lower on the...

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Thomas Becket statue

Not bronze but a resin which Copnall coloured to simulate bronze. More photo...

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Carlton House / Salisbury Club

Carlton House / Salisbury Club

The house and gardens of what is now 694a High Road E11 have had a complicated series of uses which we have not bottomed out. The house and/or either of the two buildings in the front garden and/or...

Group, Community / Clubs, Politics & Administration, Sport / Games

1 memorial
George Simpson

George Simpson

Paint manufacturer who ran the Atlas Dyeworks. Born Newington. 1861 was living in Tulse Hill with his wife. Retired in about 1866 and by 1881 was living in Reigate where he died. See also Nicholson.

Person, Industry, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
Sir Brian Tuke

Sir Brian Tuke

Administrator. He was secretary to King Henry VIII and Cardinal Wolsey, and treasurer of the household. In 1517, he was appointed to the office of Governor of the King's Posts, a precursor to the o...

Person, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
Robert Fitzwalter Lord of Dunmow

Robert Fitzwalter Lord of Dunmow

Constable of Baynard's Castle.  Led the 25 barons who negotiated with King John to create the Magna Carta.  Our image shows his seal.

Person, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
Alexander McArthur

Alexander McArthur

Born Ireland. Brother to William. Emigrated to Australia, arriving in 1842.  A devout Methodist he created a business exporting gold from Australia and became a successful colonial businessman in B...

Person, Commerce, Politics & Administration, Australia, Ireland

1 memorial

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F. Woodley

F. Woodley

Name on one of the main panels of the East Ham WW1 memorial.

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War dead, WW1
1 memorial