Hymn-writer, poet, theologian and logician. Born Southampton. As a non-conformist he could not go to Oxford or Cambridge so went to the Stoke Newington Dissenting Academy and stayed connected to Stoke Newington for the rest of his life. Lived much of his life in rich people's houses as a private tutor to their children, or simply a family friend (reminds us of Samuel Johnson). Stayed at Abney House from 1734 until his death there in 1748. Buried in Bunhill burial ground. "O, God, our help in ages past" - that was his.
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Isaac Watts
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Abney House
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Bunhill burial ground - 1
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Isaac Watts statue
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Other Subjects
James Edmeston
Architect and prolific writer of church hymns (nearly 2000!). Born Wapping. Died Homerton where he was a church warden at St. Barnabas.
1 memorial
Jazzie B
D.J. and music producer. Born as Trevor Beresford Romeo in Hornsey. He founded the group Soul II Soul and has produced for many musicians and singers.
1 memorial
1 memorial
The Wailers
Reggae Band. Originally formed by Bob Marley, Bunny Livingston and Peter Tosh. Renamed Bob Marley and the Wailers, and then after Marley's death became known as the Wailers Band.
1 memorial
1 memorial