London borough. Formed from the former Metropolitan Borough of Battersea and much of the former area of the Metropolitan Borough of Wandsworth.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Wandsworth Council
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Wandsworth time capsule
In 1899 the Battersea Vestry became the Metropolitan Borough of Battersea.
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
Wandsworth Council
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Albert Reginald Twyford
The plaque gives his first names as Reginald Albert in that order. However, h...
Alliott Verdon Roe - SW18
A.V. Roe, 1877 - 1958, aircraft pioneer and designer of AVRO aeroplanes, expe...
Battersea Park bandstand
Battersea Park was re-opened to the public by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh KG KT...
Brown Dog statue - original - lost
The structure is a reasonably standard late Victorian drinking fountain, in g...
Clapham Sect - SW11
The Clapham Sect. Members of the British anti-slavery movement met at Batters...
Other Subjects
Peter Holford
Governor of the New River Company, in 1786, a Master in Chancery and a director of the East India Company. Died in 1804 ‘immensely rich’. From History of Parliament.
1 memorial
John Passmore Edwards
Political and social reformer, politician, peace activist, and anti-slavery campaigner he became one of the most successful newspaper proprietors of his time. Born in a small Cornish village and ed...
Person, Journalism / Publishing, Peace, Philanthropy, Politics & Administration, Race Issues, Social Welfare
13 memorials
Mair Garside
Westminster Councillor. Married to Hugh Garside. Our colleague Andrew Behan has kindly investigated this woman: Mair Eluned Rees was born on 30 August 1931 in Cardiff or Neath (depending on source...
1 memorial
Sir Laurence Gomme
Born 3 Cecil Street, Stepney. Clerk to the London County Council, folklorist and historian. Died at home, Buckinghamshire.
Person, History, Politics & Administration, Tourism / Traditions
1 memorial
William Aldous
Co-overseer of the Westminster Union workhouse in 1826.
1 memorial
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