A drinking fountain was erected in Aldersgate Street in 1878 in memory of Robert Besley. It was removed 1934.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Besley drinking fountain
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Besley drinking fountain removed
This plaque surely should have been designed with the Clarendon typeface, jus...
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Barley Mow pub - Dorset Street
Self-proclaimed "oldest pub in Marylebone". Some information can be found at Stonch's Beer Blog.
1 memorial
The Three Tuns
Public House in Beckenham, Kent. David Bowie performed here in the early days of his career. It was renamed as the 'Rat and Parrot' in the late 1990s. It later returned to its original name, shortl...
1 memorial
Julian Metcalfe
Co-founder of Pret a Manger with Sinclair Beecham, who he met at the Polytechnic of Central London.  Also founded the itsu chain of Asian-inspired restaurants.
1 memorial
Rose and Crown pub
The photo shows the pub in 1977, with the Rectory next door, both remarkably unchanged. Website.
1 memorial
Mazawattee Tea Warehouse
This site was originally occupied by housing, St Katharine's Rents. In 1864 the builder George Myers erected this warehouse to store merchandise for the Plymouth Densham family business. It was alw...
1 memorial
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