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Robinson Crusoe

Titular character in the novel by Daniel Defoe published in 1719. See also Friday.

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Robinson Crusoe

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Sir Ernest Shackleton

Sir Ernest Shackleton

Born Kilkee, county Clare, Ireland. He led several Antarctic expeditions and located the South magnetic pole during his voyage of 1907-1909. Died of a heart attach on a voyage to the South Atlantic...

Person, Exploring, Arctic & Antarctic, Ireland

3 memorials
William Pilkington

William Pilkington

Role on the lost expedition: Royal marine on SS Erebus. See John Franklin.

Person, Exploring, Tragedy

1 memorial
Thomas Blanky

Thomas Blanky

Role on the lost expedition: Officer on SS Terror. See John Franklin.

Person, Exploring, Tragedy

1 memorial
The Sailing of the Mayflower

The Sailing of the Mayflower

The ship that carried pilgrims from Britain to the New World. There were 102 passengers on board, who were mainly English, but included some Dutch and a Frenchman. It sailed from Plymouth, England....

Event, Exploring, Transport, USA

4 memorials
James Reid

James Reid

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

Person, Exploring, Tragedy

1 memorial

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John Torrington

John Torrington

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

Person, Exploring, Tragedy

1 memorial
Henry Blackburn

Henry Blackburn

Editor of 'London Society', ‘an illustrated magazine of light and amusing literature’. He was close friends with Randolph Caldecott whose illustrations often appeared in his publications.

Person, Journalism / Publishing

1 memorial
Roy Fitzsimmons

Roy Fitzsimmons

Possibly also known as Anthony Fitzsimmons.

Person, Tragedy

1 memorial
Cecil T. Bedford

Cecil T. Bedford

Resident of the Central Ward, Hendon who served and died in WW1.

Person, Armed Forces

War dead, WW1
1 memorial
St Luke's - 1972

St Luke's - 1972

EC1, Old Street

The facade of this building tells the history of the school. Each of the 4 gable ends carries a plaque with a dated event, reading from l...

1 subject commemorated