Catholic church built by architect John Newman in 1820. Replaced in 1902 by the church of the same name in the north section of Eldon Street.
From the church's website: "As the permanent seat of the Vicar Apostolic, it served as Cardinal Wiseman's pro-cathedral 1852 - 1870."
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
St Mary Moorfields
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St Mary Moorfields
Site of St Mary Moorfields, Pro Cathedral of the Roman Catholic Church 1852 -...
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Lady Morgan
The only Lady Morgan we can find is the Irish novelist Sydney, Lady Morgan (1781? - 1859). In 1833 she spent time in Belgium and then wrote the novel ‘The Princess’ set there, so, it might be her. ...
1 memorial
Saint Monica
Born between 322 and 331. Known as Monica of Hippo she is assumed to have been born in Thagaste (present-day Souk Ahras), Algeria. Mother of Saint Augustine.
1 memorial
Bedford Institute / Quaker Social Action
Established in the East End as the Bedford Institute Association to act on Education, Religious Effort, Moral Training, and Relief of the sick and destitute. Named for the Quaker silk merchant and ...
1 memorial
Ralph Jackson
Burnt at the stake in Bow (or possibly Stratford) for his Protestant beliefs.
1 memorial
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Peter Paul Rubens
Artist and diplomat. Born in Siegen, Westphalia (modern day Germany). He studied art in Antwerp and Venice, and entered the service of Vincenzo Gonzago, Duke of Mantua, where he began a parallel ca...
Person, Art, Politics & Administration, Seriously Famous, Belgium, Germany, Italy
2 memorials
Saracen's Head Inn
Mentioned in 1522 as an inn with 30 beds and stalls for four horses. Removed (as shown in the picture) for the formation of Holborn Viaduct and its approaches 1868.
1 memorial
Charles Westgarth
Sculptor. From his website: "Born 1977 in central London against a background of musical theatre, the artist spent much of his childhood in the company of dancers and performing artists, an experie...
1 memorial
St Katharine Docks
SKDocks gives a brief introduction to the history of the area. A London Inheritance have done their usual thorough job with lots of images. In the 1976 film To the Devil a Daughter Richard Widmark...
4 memorials
Queen Elizabeth II
Born 17 Bruton Street, to the Duke and Duchess of York. For information on where she was brought up see Byron Statue. When she was 10 her father became King George VI (on the abdication of his brot...
124 memorials
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