Erection date: 18/11/2021
Honouring the bravery and sacrifice of Colin Townsley of Soho Fire Station who gave his life in the line of duty at the Kings Cross underground fire.
18th November 1987
Unveiled on the 34th anniversary of the fire and Townsley's death.
N1, Euston Road, Kings Cross Station
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Colin Townsley - red plaque
The officer in charge of Red Watch at Soho Fire Station. Died trying to rescu...
This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
Colin Townsley - red plaque
From their website: "The FBU is one of the UK’s oldest specialist trade union...
Hammer Films, leading film production company based at Elstree from 1968. Home of the British horror film. Commemorating the centenary of...
Henry Cotton, 1907 - 1987, champion golfer, lived here. English Heritage
Burt Kwouk OBE, 1930 - 2016, Chinese actor, lived here 1990 - 2016. The Heritage Foundation
Greater London Council William Smith, M.P., 1756 - 1835, pioneer of religious liberty, lived here.
{Beneath the Eyre family coat of arms:} 1821 1928 Site of Eyre Arms Tavern.
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