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John Downing

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John Downing

Role on the lost expedition: Petty officer on SS Erebus. See John Franklin.

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John Downing

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John Franklin statue

{On the front of the plinth:} To the great arctic navigator and his brave co...

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Francis Pocock

Francis Pocock

Role on the lost expedition: Able seaman on SS Erebus. See John Franklin.

Person, Exploring, Tragedy

1 memorial
Amy Johnson

Amy Johnson

Pioneering pilot who was the first woman to fly solo from London to Australia. Flying solo or with her husband, Jim Mollison, she set many long-distance records during the 1930s.  Born Yorkshire. ...

Person, Exploring, Transport

1 memorial
James W. Brown

James W. Brown

Role on the lost expedition: Petty officer on SS Erebus. See John Franklin.

Person, Exploring, Tragedy

1 memorial
Admiral Arthur Phillip

Admiral Arthur Phillip

Founder and first governor of Australia. Born in the ward of Bread Street. Entered the Royal Navy 1753. In 1787 he led a fleet of 11 ships, with a complement of four companies of marines as well a...

Person, Armed Forces, Exploring, Race Issues, Australia

1 memorial
Edward Whymper

Edward Whymper

Mountaineer and wood-engraver. Born at Lambeth Terrace, Kennington Road. He trained as a wood-engraver, producing alpine scenery drawings. He made the first ascent of many peaks in the Mont Blanc M...

Person, Exploring, Canada, France

1 memorial