Born Westminster. Nicknamed "Longshanks". Reigned 1272 - 1307. Responsible for the expulsion of Jews from England. Died near Carlisle on route to a battle with the king of Scotland, Robert the Bruce, at Burgh on Sands.
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Charing Cross
Around the monument are 8 standing, crowned statues of Eleanor. This is a rec...
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St Mary Woolnoth
Has a strong historical connection with the abolitionist movement of the 18th and 19th centuries. Rev John Newton, a slave-trader turned preacher and abolitionist, was rector 1780 – 1807. Carolin...
1 memorial
Oliver Tambo
Born Mbizana, in what is now Eastern Cape. President of the African National Congress. Fled to the UK from South Africa in 1960 to run the ANC abroad. Returned to South Africa after the collapse...
Person, Politics & Administration, Race Issues, South Africa
1 memorial
Sir John Cass
Tory politician, slave trader and philanthropist. Date of birth unknown so we use his date of baptism, which took place at St Botolph, Aldgate. 1705 became a director of the Royal African Company w...
Person, Philanthropy, Politics & Administration, Race Issues
2 memorials
Black History Walks
Black History Walks offer guided Walking Tours London to include the African history of London.
6 memorials
Dorothy 'Cherry' Groce
Shooting victim. She was shot by the Metropolitan Police, on 28 September 1985, while they were searching for her son who was suspected of firearm offences. This led to the 1985 Brixton riot. She w...
1 memorial
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Kit-Cat Club
18th century London club with political (Whig) and literary interests. Tending to the clandestine it met, at different periods, at the Trumpet Tavern, the Fountain Tavern and at Barn Elms. In sum...
Group, Community / Clubs, Literature, Politics & Administration
1 memorial
War served, WW2
1 memorial
Finsbury Park
The land that makes up Finsbury Park was originally part of the Manor of Brownswood. The New River was built 1609-13. Copt Hall was first recorded in 1649 and was probably built to house the people...
1 memorial
William Douglas Caroe
Born near Liverpool, son of the Danish Consul. Became an architect in the Arts and Crafts style, specialising in churches. The splendid 1 Millbank was built for the Church Commissioners in 1903. Di...
1 memorial
Linda Eastman
Photographer, musician and animal rights activist and Paul McCartney's first wife, of 29 years. Mother of fashion designer Stella and musician James.
1 memorial
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