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Robert H. Selbie

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Robert H. Selbie

General Manager and one of the Directors of the Metropolitan Railway Company,

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Robert H. Selbie

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Baker Street Station

This plaque is somewhat reticent about its function which is to commemorate t...

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Bennet Woodcroft

Bennet Woodcroft

Inventor, industrial archaeologist, leading figure in patent reform and the first clerk to the commissioners of patents. Born Lancashire. Appointed professor of machinery at University College Lond...

Person, History, Industry, Museums / Libraries

1 memorial
James Leathart

James Leathart

Born Alston, Cumberland. Lead manufacturer and art collector. He worked for the company of Locke, Blackett & Co. In Newcastle for most of his career, eventually becoming sole managing partner. ...

Person, Industry

1 memorial
Grunwick workers strike

Grunwick workers strike

Grunwick was a photographic film processing firm. 90% of its employees were either of Asian or Afro-Caribbean origin and working conditions were oppressive. Following the sacking of an employee for...

Event, Industry, Politics & Administration, Race Issues

3 memorials
Thames Tunnel Mill

Thames Tunnel Mill

London's docks were badly damaged by bombing during WW2, but managed a resurgence during the 1950s. The 1970s however, saw the introduction of container ships which were too large to be handled in ...

Building, Industry

1 memorial
Vauxhall Motors

Vauxhall Motors

Founded by Scottish marine engineer, Alexander Wilson, 90–92 Wandsworth Road. Originally named Alex Wilson and Company, then Vauxhall Iron Works from 1897, the company built pumps and marine engine...

Group, Industry, Transport

1 memorial