Non-conformist minister and numismatist. Born Bristol. Became Baptist minister at Little Wild Street (see Samuel Stennett) in 1730 but in 1735 he had to leave when accused by a member of the congregation of sodomy when young. He left with some loyal members and formed a new congregation in Eagle Street where he stayed until his death. Collected coins and was assistant librarian at the British Museum, 1757 - his death. Died at home in Brunswick Row (now just a service road at the north-west corner of Queen Square). Buried in Bunhill burial ground.
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Andrew Gifford, DD
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Bunhill burial ground - 5
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Public Record Office
Known as ‘The Strong Box of the Empire’, the Public Record Office was created as a repository for parliamentary records after the 1834 fire which destroyed much of the Palace of Westminster, where ...
1 memorial
J. Duff-Brown
Islington Librarian in 1906.  We believe he also published books on librarianship.
1 memorial
Frederick Horniman
Tea merchant, benefactor and politician. Born Frederick John Horniman at Bridgwater, Somerset. He inherited his father's tea business, which by 1891 was described as the biggest tea firm in the wor...
Person, Benefactor, Commerce, Museums / Libraries, Politics & Administration, Race Issues, India, Sri Lanka
3 memorials
Museum of London / London Museum
One of their responsibilities is all the archaeology in London, run by MOLA. 2024: As part of its move from the London Wall site to Smithfield the Museum of London rebranded as the London Museum. ...
4 memorials
St Bride Foundation Institute
Established to meet the educational, cultural and social needs of a community working within the burgeoning print industry of the Victorian era.  The Londonphile has visited and photographed the in...
Group, Journalism / Publishing, Museums / Libraries, Theatre
1 memorial
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