Person    | Male  Born 30/11/1809  Died 23/5/1870

Mark Lemon

Co-founder and first editor of "Punch". Born Oxford Street. Aged 8, when his father died he was sent to live with his paternal grandparents at Church Farm House. Also founded "The Field" and was involved in the "Illustrated London News". Actor and successful playwright. Died Crawley.

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Mark Lemon

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Mark Lemon

London Borough of Barnet Mark Lemon, co-founder and first editor of "Punch", ...

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Pennant's London / Of London

Pennant's London / Of London

A book about London by Thomas Pennant, first published 1790. The Picture Source website does not make it clear that this picture is from Pennant's London, but it is such an apposite picture that we...

Person, History, Journalism / Publishing

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Edward Orme

Edward Orme

Engraver, painter and publisher of illustrated books, and property developer in Bayswater. Born Manchester. c.1800-24 he published and sold many books of aquatints and etchings, in his own shops in...

Person, Art, Commerce, Journalism / Publishing, Property

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George Godwin

George Godwin

Architect, journalist and social reformer. Editor of "The Builder". Honorary Secretary to the Executive Committee for the Great Exhibition Memorial. Born in Brompton Terrace, Kensington. Died at h...

Person, Architecture, Journalism / Publishing, Social Welfare

2 memorials
William Bridges Adams

William Bridges Adams

Author and engineer. Born in Woore, Shropshire. He invented the 'Adams Axle' which was used on British trains throughout the steam age. His writings include 'English Pleasure Carriages' and 'Roads ...

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F. McFarren

F. McFarren

Killed in WW1.

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