Catholic priest, social critic, teacher, and theologian. Born Rotterdam, date approximate. First visited London in 1499 and often stayed with Thomas More in Chelsea, a friend for over 30 years.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Desiderius Erasmus
Commemorated ati
Cheyne Walk heads - More and Erasmus
No inscription remains legible but we believe we've found the painting used a...
Erasmus weathervane
This weathervane, Allegory of Folly, was brought to our attention by Londonis...
Thomas More - Woolwich Town Hall
We can find no confirmation that More lived at Eltham, though he probably vis...
Other Subjects
Rt. Rev. Graham Douglas Leonard, KCVO, Bishop of London
Graham Douglas Leonard was born on 8 May 1921, the son of Douglas Leonard (1883-1973) and Emily Mabel Leonard née Cheshire (1885-1962). His birth was registered in the 2nd quarter of 1921 in the Gr...
German Lutheran church in Hanbury Street
Occupied the building until sometime between 1818 and 1828. See German Lutheran church in London for an overview.
St Mary Magdalen, Bermondsey, churchyard garden
Churchyard closed for burials and given to the Vestry of Bermondsey on 17 May 1882, it was opened to the public on 28 February 1883.
Benjamin Waugh
Social reformer and minister. Born in Settle, Yorkshire. Whilst working in the slums of Greenwich, he became appalled at the deprivations and cruelties suffered by children. He wrote 'The Gaol Crad...
Bow Church
The parish church of St Mary and Holy Trinity, Stratford, Bow. In spite of the sign at the nearby Bow Bells public house, this is not the church with the bells that true Cockneys have to be born wi...
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