The Brabant describes a part of the low countries to the east of Flanders. Weavers had come to England from the Brabant and Flanders during the 12th century.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Brabant weavers
Commemorated ati
St Mary Somerset - Weavers
Wikipedia explains: "According to John Stow, in 1370, the Brabant weaver comm...
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Old Slaughters Coffee House
At 74 - 75 St Martin's Lane. Â Mentioned in Thackeray's "Vanity Fair".Â
1 memorial
Swan Wharf & Swan Inn
In the 19th century Swan Wharf was the site of a brewery and public house 'Swan Inn', destroyed by fire in 1871. The image, an 1878 photo by William Reid, shows the tower of All Saints behind. Th...
1 memorial
Royal Exchange Assurance
The offices of this company were in the Royal Exchange. Â Their insignia depicts the second Royal Exchange Building.
1 memorial
The North Star
Purpose built as a pub, as can be seen from the handsome exterior, which boasts attractive embossed stars at the tops of the main pillar supports. Originally above this, at roof level, was an elabo...
1 memorial
Sir Frank Green
Businessman and politician. Born in Maidstone. He founded a company of paper merchants. Alderman on the Bridge House Estates Committee, 1894 and later, Chair. Elected as Lord Mayor of London in 1900.
1 memorial
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