Scrap metal dealers in Greenwich, founded by Charles Robinson. In 1953 leased the land that became Anchor Iron & Crowley's Wharf, and moved there. The principal cargoes were scrap iron, lead ingots, metal and glass.
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C. A. Robinson & Co
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Anchor Iron Wharf - history
{On the base of the monument:} Anchor Iron Wharf In 964 King Edgar granted th...
C. A. Robinson Foundation Stone
C. A. Robinson & Co. This stone was laid by C. A. Robinson Esq. A. C. Rob...
C. A. Robinson Foundation Stone - relaid
It's rare for a plaque to specify the time at which it was unveiled - we coun...
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1 memorial
Sir Francis Baring
Merchant and merchant banker. Born at Larkbear, Exeter. He founded the bank that bore his name with his brother John. Director of the East India company from 1779. Grandfather of Thomas and of Evel...
1 memorial
Pope’s Head Tavern
From British History:  "...'Pope's Head', mentioned as early as the reign of Edward IV. Here, in the reign of Henry VI., wine was sold at a penny a pint, without charge for bread."
1 memorial
Coppice Row turnpike
We can't see this turnpike on a map of 1790.  View from the Mirror has a good general post on London turnpikes.
1 memorial
J. T. Pedder
John Thomas Pedder was born in 1823 in Romford, Essex, the second of the eighteen children of Daniel Pedder (1799-1876) and Mary Ann Pedder née Dunnings (1801-1869). His father was a leather currie...
2 memorials
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