Grove Road Toll Bar
"In use in the 18th and 19th centuries" so the dates we give are very approximate.
"In use in the 18th and 19th centuries" so the dates we give are very approximate.
The name suggest a group of local business people coming together around the use of new-fangled motor-powered conveyances. The text of the plaque tells us that they also had charitable activities. ...
From British History Online we learn: The 'Hackney and Kingsland Gazette' was launched in 1864.  The sons of the printer, Charles Potter, formed Potter Bros Ltd in 1920 and changed the title to 'Ha...
Promotes commercial ties between Haiti and Great Britain.
Originally founded as the Halifax Permanent Benefit Building and Investment Society. In 1928 it merged with the Halifax Equitable Building Society and was renamed as the Halifax Building Society. I...
Worked for the Royal Arsenal Co-operative Society. Was Assistant Manager of the Abbey Wood branch in 1900 and Manager in June 1912.
From British History: The Hall of Commerce, existing some years ago in Threadneedle Street, was begun in 1830 by Mr. Edward Moxhay, a speculative biscuit-baker, on the site of the old French church...
Established by William Hamley as 'Noah's Ark' at 231 High Holborn. Branch at 200 Regent Street opened in 1881. The original shop was destroyed by fire in 1901 and moved down the road to 86-87 High ...
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