The Metropolitan Borough of Shoreditch was created in 1900. In 1965 it was merged with Stoke Newington and Hackney to form the London Borough of Hackney.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Shoreditch Borough Council
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Stonebridge Estate
At first we thought the plaque was deliberately mounted at a jaunty angle but...
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
Shoreditch Borough Council
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Passmore Edwards drinking fountain - N1
We love the elaborately correct use of English: "... in the acquisition of wh...
Wallace drinking fountain
The plaque explains why this fountain look so familiar to anyone who has walk...
Wenlock Barn Estate
The plaque is on the first floor balcony, in our photo partly hidden by tree ...
Other Subjects
Dick Whittington
Born in Pauntley, Gloucestershire, second son of a wealthy man. Thrice Lord Mayor of London: 1397, 1406 and 1420 (actually four times but two were consecutive). Three times Master of the Mercers' C...
Person, Literature, Lord Mayor, Politics & Administration, Theatre
8 memorials
W. D. Lambert
Works director of the Brilliant Sign Company in 1938.
1 memorial
1 memorial
Roman basilica and forum
The archaeological remains of these Roman administrative buildings extend under Leadenhall Market and were uncovered during excavations in 1986. The brick pier in our photo is in the basement of 90...
1 memorial
Arthur Deakin, CH, CBE
General Secretary of the Transport & General Workers Union, 1940 until his death. Born Warwickshire. Died Leicester where he had been addressing a May Day rally. Alamy have a lovely photo of D...
2 memorials
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Pool of London Partnership
From City of London : The Pool of London Partnership was established in 1996 and operated in an area stretching East from London Bridge to the Butler's Wharf / St. Katherine's Dock area and include...
9 memorials
300 years of Anglo-Dutch Maritine Friendship
Both sea-faring, Protestant nations, relations have been pretty good since William of Orange was invited to take the British throne in 1688.
Event, Community / Clubs, Politics & Administration, Netherlands
1 memorial
Edward Hyde, Earl of Clarendon
Born Wiltshire. His daughter, Anne married the Duke of York, who eventually became James II. His son was Henry. Close to Charles II even before the Restoration he was appointed his Chancellor of t...
2 memorials
Wesleyan Schools, Leswin Road - plaque 03
N16, Leswin Road, 41
Above the entrance at the left: "1883". above the two large windows: "Wesleyan Schools". Now, 2021, residential. The plaques, which we h...
1 subject commemorated
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