Chancellor, Archbishop and Martyr. Born Cheapside of French parents. son of Gilbert Becket, mercer. Archbishop of Canterbury, 1162 to his death. Assassinated after his erstwhile friend, Henry II, declared "Will no one rid me of this turbulent priest?"
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Thomas Becket
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Thomas Becket
{On the lower edge of the bust:} S. Thomas [On a modern plaque lower on the...
Thomas Becket statue
Not bronze but a resin which Copnall coloured to simulate bronze. More photo...
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Sam House
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1 memorial
A. W. Bradford
Alfred Bradford. Alderman and Chairman of Ealing Highways Committee in 1937.
1 memorial
Samuel Kitching Ellison MRCS
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Rita Leggatt
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2 memorials
Eleanor Marx-Aveling
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3 memorials
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