A market square in Woolwich. It was formed in the early 19th century and named after General William Beresford, Master-General of the Ordnance and Governor of the Royal Military Academy. Our picture shows the square in about 1900.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Beresford Square
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Exotic shop dealing in wild animals. It was run by Charles Jamrach, who inherited the business from his father. Known to seafarers throughout the world, they would bring animals from distant lands ...
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Sculptor. The picture on the right is his work 'A Polo Player'.
Role on the lost expedition: Petty officer on SS Terror. See John Franklin.
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Wikipedia says "Every May, supporters of the Szmul Zygielbojm Memorial Committee gather at the memorial."
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