Born in London or Kent. Principle Secretary and 'Spymaster' to Queen Elizabeth I 1573 - 1590. He secured the execution of Mary Queen of Scots. Died at home in Seething Lane.
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Sir Francis Walsingham
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Morgan Fund Trustees
We guess this was a short-lived organisation, created to manage the funds raised to erect the plaque, probably in 1913.
Field Marshall Earl Alexander of Tunis
Military commander. Born London of Anglo-Irish descent. Served in both world wars. A keen artist (painter and sculptor) as well as a excellent sportsman. We note this because these two attributes a...
Sir Thomas More
Born Milk Street. In conflict with Henry VIII over religion he was imprisoned in the tower, found guilty of treason and beheaded on Tower Hill. Final words: "The King's good servant, but God's Firs...
Person, Execution, Literature, Politics & Administration, Seriously Famous
Henry Reader Williams
JP, chairman of the Hornsey School and Hornsey Local Board. Active in the Poor Schools movement, he was an early campaigner for the education and welfare of children. He also led the campaign to ...
Edward R. Goodwin
Corps Officer in the St John Ambulance Brigade, Metropolitan Corps, 1887-1902. Honorary Serving Brother in the Order of St John.
Person, Emergency Services, Medicine, Politics & Administration
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John Hughlings Jackson
Physician specialising in a type of epilepsy. Born Yorkshire. Died at home at 3 Manchester Square.
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