One of the branches of Protestant Christianity. Modern Baptist churches trace their history to the English Separatist movement in the 1600s.
Not to be confused with the Old Baptist Union.
One of the branches of Protestant Christianity. Modern Baptist churches trace their history to the English Separatist movement in the 1600s.
Not to be confused with the Old Baptist Union.
Swedish theologian and polymath. He travelled frequently in Europe and came to London a few times. Lodged in Wellclose Square and attended the nearby Swedish Church. On his last visit, in 1771, ...
Lollard heretic. Vicar of Harmondsworth Middlesex and of St Nicholas Deptford. He followed the Lollard doctrine which the authorities opposed and so he was burnt at the stake on Tower Hill for her...
Prominent theologian and first head of the Diocese of Sourozh, 1962 until his death. Born as Andrei Borisovich Bloom in Switzerland. Brought up in Russia, Iran and Paris from 1923, where he studie...
Born Elstow, Bedfordshire. A tinker by trade he became a travelling preacher. Unlicensed he was imprisoned 1660-1672. Wrote The Pilgrim's Progress. Died of a fever at Snow Hill, Holborn and is buri...
William Cotton FRS was an inventor, merchant, philanthropist, and governor of the Bank of England 1842-5. He helped build St John's Church Leytonstone in 1833, and 75 other churches in London. He ...
Local community organiser and campaigner. Lived on the Peckwater Estate 1966 - 2003. A play centre in 1972, some play groups, countless ‘jollies’ to the seaside for tenants - all owe their existen...
From the Picture source website: "The Anglo-Norse Society in London is a registered charity for the purpose of promoting understanding between Britain and Norway through learning about each other’s...
Painter. Born Brompton Row. Designer of the first Christmas card. His sister married I. K. Brunel. A religious man, his objection to the prevalence of paintings of nudes caused 'Punch' to nickna...
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