Egyptologist, novelist, journalist, traveller. Born Colebrook Row, Islington. First visited Egypt in 1873 and co-founded the Egypt Exploration Fund in 1882. Never married and bequeathed her collection of Egyptian antiquities and her library to University College London. Lived in Bristol from 1864 until her death. Died at Weston-super-Mare.
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Amelia Edwards
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Amelia Edwards
Amelia Edwards, 1831 - 1892, Egyptologist and writer, lived here. English Her...
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Reuben Male
Role on the lost expedition: Petty officer on SS Terror. See John Franklin.
1 memorial
Sir Martin Frobisher
Privateer, explorer, and naval commander. Â Born Normanton, Yorkshire, birth date approximate. Â Aged 15 sent to London to learn a trade at his uncle's, who was a merchant adventurer. Â Frobisher expl...
1 memorial
Thomas Terry
Role on the lost expedition: Officer on SS Erebus. See John Franklin.
1 memorial
Henry Robertson Bowers
One of Scott's four companions who died with him, returning from the South Pole. Lieutenant in the Navy. Nicknamed Birdie due to his beak-like nose.
3 memorials
William Pilkington
Role on the lost expedition: Royal marine on SS Erebus. See John Franklin.
1 memorial
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