Builder and economist, a key figure in the rebuilding of London after the Great Fire. Laid out Essex Street in 1675. Also redeveloped Red Lion Fields and the Temple. It seems he was an extrovert ro...

Person, Architecture, Politics & Administration, Property

1 memorial

Free Russian Press

Established by Herzen in London 1853. See our plaque page for its various addresses around Bloomsbury. See the picture source for much more information.

Concept, Journalism / Publishing, Politics & Administration, Russia

1 memorial

Lady Violet Bonham-Carter

Politician and diarist. Born where her parents were living at the time, at Eton House, John Street (now Keat's Grove), Hampstead, as (Helen) Violet Asquith, daughter of PM Herbert. Involved in L...

Person, Politics & Administration

1 memorial

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Angel Inn, near Smithfield Angel Inn

We can't identify this pub.

Building, Commerce, Community / Clubs, Food & Drink

1 memorial

Sir Ronald A. Fisher

Statistician, geneticist and evolutionary biologist. Born in East Finchley. His family moved into Hill House in 1896 but in 1906 his father lost his fortune and the family moved to Streatham.In 1...

Person, Science

1 memorial

Royal Arsenal Riverside Guardrooms

SE18, Number One Street, 54 and 55

The same plaque appears on each of the guardrooms.

1 subject commemorated, 1 creator

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William de Morgan

Potter, tile designer and novelist. Born 69 Gower Street as William Frend de Morgan, to the mathematician Augustus de Morgan. Lifelong friend of William Morris, he designed tiles, stained glass an...

Person, Craft / Design, Literature

23 memorials

Sir Thomas Gresham

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.

Person, Commerce, Politics & Administration

3 memorials