Inventor, industrial archaeologist, leading figure in patent reform and the first clerk to the commissioners of patents. Born Lancashire. Appointed professor of machinery at University College London in 1847. Much of the collection of early industrial devices at the South Kensington Museum (now the V&A) is due to him.
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Bennet Woodcroft
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Bennet Woodcroft keystone
{The base of the bow window above carries the ornate lettering:} Bennet Woodc...
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Sir Nikolaus Pevsner
Architectural historian and author of "The Buildings of England". Born in Leipzig, Germany. Hitler's rise to power caused him to move to London in 1935. Buried in the churchyard of St. Peter's a...
2 memorials
Salute Mr Magpie
Investigating the magpie plaque at the New Cross V2 bomb site we found the picture source website and we think they may be responsible for that plaque. Â They erect "guerilla memorials".
1 memorial
Peckham Society
A society that exists to encourage interest in, and to care for the environment and history of Peckham and the surrounding area.
4 memorials
Duke of Wellington's Discharged and Demobilised Soldiers and Sailors Benevolent Club
Group who frequented the Duke of Wellington public house in Cyprus Street, and erected the Cyprus Street memorial. The pub closed in 2005 and has been converted into residential use.
1 memorial
Dr. James Cope
Medical adviser to City Companies, with an interest in history, particularly John Wilkes. Cope promoted the erection of the statue.
1 memorial
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