William Henry Boney
Architect. Â Also designed the Jackson's Lane Methodist church, Highgate and Little Stanmore Church. Â Active 1889 and 1905. Since we first published this article we have, in November 2024, been con...
Borough Market
It was first mentioned in 1276, although there are claims that it has been in existence since 1014. The present buildings were designed in 1851 and an art deco entrance in Southwark Street was adde...
Trustees of Borough Market
Borough Market is a charitable trust, run by a board of volunteer trustees. They ensure that the activities of the market meet the trust's clearly defined responsibilities.
Bostall Estate
In 1887 Bostall Farm was bought by the Royal Arsenal Co-operative Society and run to provide vegetables for the Co-op shops and food for the Society’s horses and pigs. By 1899 it had been decided t...
Brabant weavers
The Brabant describes a part of the low countries to the east of Flanders. Â Weavers had come to England from the Brabant and Flanders during the 12th century.
Brandram Brothers and Co.
Manufacturers of paint pigments, and chemicals, like white lead, saltpetre and oil of vitriol (sulphuric acid). Established in the 18th century, probably by Samuel Brandram (c.1743 -1808) who is pi...
