Geological theorist. Published "Sacred Theory of the Earth".
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Thomas Burnet
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Sir Isaac Newton's house- detailed
plaque inside building at top of stairway directly facing entrance
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Mary Wollstonecraft
Writer, philosopher and feminist before her time. Born Primrose Street, Spitalfields. Her radical book "Vindication of the Rights of Woman" (1792) in which she described marriage as "legal prostitu...
Person, Education, Gender Issues, Philosophy, Seriously Famous, Denmark, France, Norway, Sweden
10 memorials
Adam Smith
Scottish philosopher and economist best known for "The Wealth of Nations", his pioneering book on free trade and market economics.
2 memorials
South Place Ethical Society / Conway Hall Ethical Society
Possibly the oldest surviving free thought organisation in the world, and the only remaining Ethical society in the UK. Originated as a religious group, allied to the Baptists. By 1793 they had the...
1 memorial
Noam Chomsky
Linguist, philosopher, cognitive scientist, logician, historian, political critic, and activist. A prominent intellectual and cultural figure. Born Pennsylvania.
Person, History, Philosophy, Politics & Administration, Science, USA
1 memorial
William Godwin
Founder of philosophical anarchism. Husband of Mary Wollstonecraft, father of Mary Shelley.
2 memorials
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King George's Field - SE16 - lion
SE16, Lower Road
The plaques are on the gate piers, facing the road, unicorn on the left, lion on the right. A nearby information board informs: King Ge...
1 subject commemorated,
1 creator
Guild and School of Handicraft
Founded by C. R. Ashbee together with an evening school. Initially opened in Toynbee Hall then moved to the the top floor of the next-door warehouse, 34 Commercial Street. In 1890-1 the workshop...
1 memorial
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