Leading anarchist known for his political activism and writing. Born Russia, emigrated to America. Lover and life-long friend of Emma Goldman. The pair were deported to Russia for their anarchist activities. He went on to live in France where he died by suicide.
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Alexander Berkman
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Anarchists
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Lord Holland, Henry Richard Vassall-Fox, 3rd Baron Holland
Whig politician. Grandson of the first Baron, and nephew of Charles James Fox. Born Wiltshire and orphaned by the age of 5. Owned 401 slaves. Express Informer provides "‘By the unexpected death of...
Sir Percy Cradock
British diplomat, civil servant and sinologist who served as British Ambassador to the People's Republic of China 1978 - 83, playing a significant role in the Sino-British negotiations which led u...
Sir John Lubbock
Banker, politician and scientific writer. Born at 29 Eaton Place. He went into his father's banking business at the age of 14 and became a partner in 1856. Entered parliament in 1870, and succeeded...
D. Meinertzhagen
Daniel Meinertzhagen VI. Head of the Frederick Huth merchant bank, as his father had been before him. Treasurer of the committee that built the extension to the German Hospital, which, given his we...
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Dr Samuel Johnson
Essayist, biographer, lexicographer and speaker of quotes. Born Lichfield, Staffordshire. Left home and travelled to London with David Garrick. "When a man is tired of London he is tired of life; f...
Frank Roberts VC
N1, Islington Green
In July 2018 the 5 VC plaques are laid into the esplanade in front of the war memorial, reading left to right: Parslow, Booth, Train, Say...
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John Spedan Lewis
Retailer and industrial reformer. Born in Marylebone, the son of John Lewis. His second name was derived by reversing the names of Ann Speed, the maiden aunt who raised his father. He was given con...
Queen's Tower - IC
SW7, Imperial College Road, Queen's Tower
The stone was laid only 14 days into her 51st year so we're taking this as a late commemoration of her Golden Jubilee. And the remaining...
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