Born Berkeley Square. Inherited the Dukedom from his cousin the 6th Duke, who died 1858. Father of Spencer Compton, the 8th Duke. Inherited land in Eastbourne, where a statue was erected for him.
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William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire
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St Nicholas churchyard extension - north gate - north gate, west pier
This acre of ground was presented to the parish of Chiswick by His Grace the ...
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Beaverbrook Foundation
Charity founded by Lord Beaverbrook. It gives financial support to many good causes. It is also the home of the Beaverbrook Library, which contains an important archive of private papers, and many ...
1 memorial
Maria Dickin
Social reformer and animal welfare pioneer. Born at 1 Farrington Terrace (Now 41 Cassland Road), Hackney. She saw the plight of sick animals and owners who could not afford veterinary fees, whilst ...
1 memorial
Lee Rigby Foundation
A charity which was founded by Lyn and Ian Rigby after the murder of their son Fusilier Lee Rigby. It comprises a lodge where people can get away from the pressures of the outside world, and begin ...
1 memorial
Putney Pest House Charity
Set up in 1862 and still awarding small grants.
1 memorial
Alfred Beit
Co-founder and funder (with Sir Julius Wernher) of the Royal School of Mines building. Born Hamburg, learnt the diamond trade in Amsterdam and went to Kimberley where he met Wernher and Cecil Rhod...
Person, Industry, Philanthropy, Race Issues, Africa, Germany, South Africa
1 memorial
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London & South Western Railway
Initially named London and Southampton Railway it connected all the way to Plymouth into a London terminus at Nine Elms. The line was extended in 1848 to terminate at the new station Waterloo. L&am...
2 memorials
Zeppelin airships
Invented by Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin in 1900. London was first targeted with airships in May 1915 and initially found defence very difficult. Searchlights and incendiary ammunition helped to de...
7 memorials
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