Sir Laurence Gomme

Sir Laurence Gomme

Born 3 Cecil Street, Stepney. Clerk to the London County Council, folklorist and historian. Died at home, Buckinghamshire.

Person, History, Politics & Administration, Tourism / Traditions

1 memorial
James Granger

James Granger

Biographer and print collector and clergyman.

Person, History, Literature

1 memorial
John Richard Green

John Richard Green

Historian. Born in Oxford. Took orders and was vicar of St Philip's, Stepney. Became a librarian in Lambeth and wrote a number of history books, e.g. "A History of the English People", "The Making ...

Person, History

1 memorial
Greenwich and Deptford History Trail

Greenwich and Deptford History Trail

This is a trail that has gone cold. We know of two other plaques which are part of it (Our Lady of the Assumption and Deptford Broadway), but none of the local libraries has full details.

Place, History

3 memorials
Greenwich Historical Society

Greenwich Historical Society

From the Picture source: "The Greenwich Historical Society began life as the Greenwich Antiquarian Society in 1905, merging with the Lewisham Society in 1919 to become the Greenwich and Lewisham An...

Group, Community / Clubs, History

1 memorial
Grenfell Tower Memorial Commission

Grenfell Tower Memorial Commission

From their website: "The Grenfell Tower Memorial Commission will ensure that the bereaved families, survivors and North Kensington residents lead decision-making on the long-term future of the Gren...

Group, History, Tragedy

1 memorial
Gresley Society Trust

Gresley Society Trust

From the Trust's website: "Our purpose is to study and celebrate the life and works of Sir Nigel Gresley in particular, and the works and achievements of the London & North Eastern Railway in g...

Group, Community / Clubs, Engineering, History, Transport

1 memorial
George Grote, DCL, LLD

George Grote, DCL, LLD

George Grote was born on 17 November 1794 ,in Clay Hall, Beckenham, Kent (now Greater London), the eldest son of George Grote (1762-1830) and Salina Mary Grote née Peckwell (1775-1845). On 27 Decem...

Person, History, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
Grunwick 40

Grunwick 40

Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Grunwick strike.

Group, Community / Clubs, History

2 memorials
François Guizot

François Guizot

Historian and statesman. Born François Pierre Guillaume at Nimes, France. His father was executed during the 'Reign of Terror' and he and his mother fled to Geneva. Eventually he went to Paris to s...

Person, History, Politics & Administration, France, Switzerland

1 memorial
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