Inventor, industrial archaeologist, leading figure in patent reform and the first clerk to the commissioners of patents. Born Lancashire. Appointed professor of machinery at University College London in 1847. Much of the collection of early industrial devices at the South Kensington Museum (now the V&A) is due to him.
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Bennet Woodcroft
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Bennet Woodcroft keystone
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Thomas Park F.S.A.
"The poetical antiquary", bibliographer and engraver. He published his own verse but mainly he edited historical and literary works. Father of John James Park.
1 memorial
Sir Isaiah Berlin
Sir Isaiah Berlin OM CBE FBA was a Russian-British social and political theorist, philosopher, and historian of ideas. Born in Riga into a wealthy family, which moved with him to London, in 1921. ...
2 memorials
Voltaire Foundation
The Voltaire Foundation is a research department in the University of Oxford, publishing in the area of the Eighteenth century, especially the French Enlightenment.
1 memorial
British Comedy Society / Dead Comics Society
Originated in the front room of John Gatenbys' family home in Highgate, during a discussion concerning Peter Seller's nearby childhood home. Out of this the 'Dead Comics Society' was born and their...
14 memorials
Misha Anker
One of a list of 26 researchers involved in researching Hester Leggatt's background.
1 memorial
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Eliezer Halfin
Wrestler. Born in Riga, Latvia. He was a mechanic and was a lightweight wrestler for eleven years. He came to Israel in 1969, and was selected for the country's team for the 1972 Olympic Games in M...
Person, Sport / Games, Tragedy, Germany, Israel/Palestine, Latvia
1 memorial
Stuart Williamson
Sculptor specialising in portraits. Brought up in Yorkshire, lived in London for 30 years but now (2013), we think, working in New York.
1 memorial
Charles James Fox
A celebrated politician, defender of the liberties of the individual, and rake. Heavily involved in the power play between George III and his son, the Prince Regent. Lord Holland's uncle. Died in...
4 memorials
Sheridan’s Stables
Harrow Through Time by Don Walter dates this bucolic image to 1795.
1 memorial
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