Born Spitalfields. South African mining magnate and businessman. The web provides the following anecdote: Early in 1898, just before leaving for South Africa, Woolf gave a dinner party at the Sav...

Person, Industry, South Africa

1 memorial

Ernest Cowderoy

Islingtonian who died in the South African War, 1899-1903

Person, South Africa

War dead, Other war

1 memorial

Jesse F. James

Islingtonian who died in the South African War, 1899-1903

Person, South Africa

War dead, Other war

1 memorial

David Jobson

Islingtonian who died in the South African War, 1899-1903

Person, South Africa

War dead, Other war

1 memorial

Previously viewed

We believe this group now encompasses Comic Heritage, Musical Heritage, Sports Heritage and Films and Television Heritage. Its aim is to pay tribute to Britain's entertainers and raise funds for go...

Group, Cinema, History, Humour, Music / songs, Sport / Games, Theatre, TV & Radio

64 memorials

Sapper Samuel James Charman

Samuel James Charman was born in Beckenham, Kent, one of the nine children of David Charman (1838-1912) and Sarah Charman née Wilson (184-1920), whose birth was registered in the 2nd quarter of 189...

Person, Armed Forces, Transport, France

War dead, WW1

1 memorial

Marian Leigh

Andrew Behan has researched this lady and discovered the following: Born about 1837 as Marian Prescott in Manchester, the daughter of Cyril and Marian Prescott. Her father was a solicitor. 12 Sept...

Person, Benefactor

1 memorial

Smithfield Fish Market opened

Thanks to (C) Peter Gregson for the picture.

Event, Commerce, Food & Drink

1 memorial

Marylebone Station Centenary

NW1, Melcombe Place

April 2015: this plaque and coat of arms have been removed. We didn't search the station for them so it's possible they have just be re...

3 subjects commemorated, 1 creator

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