Founded by William Morris, Philip Webb and others associated with the Pre-Raphaelites to counteract the highly destructive 'restoration' of medieval buildings being practised by many Victorian arch...
Founded as a registered charity by Ivan Saxton who had previously founded the Sir John Barbirolli Commemoration Appeal. Public Memorials Appeal.
A scheme developed by The Campaign for Real Ale for erecting plaques on public houses that have featured in significant events in history.
One of a list of 26 researchers involved in researching Hester Leggatt's background.
In 1877 a ragged school was set up by Dr Barnardo at 46-50 Copperfield Road, E3, in a group of three canal-side warehouses. The school closed in 1908 when there were enough schools in the area run...
Politician. Member of the Society of Antiquaries of London. Director and Trustee of the original Abney Park Cemetery Joint Stock Company, Chairman of the Bunhill Fields Preservation Committee, asso...
From their website: "Welcome to The Richmond Society, local residents who have been protecting and enhancing the natural and built environment of Richmond, south-west London, since 1957. Our purpos...
Literary antiquarian. Â Born Co. Durham. Â Trained as a lawyer and from 1780 had chambers in Gray's Inn where he specialised in conveyancing. Odd in a number of ways: aged 20 converted to vegetarian...
Author of "The History of London Transport" published in 4 vols 1974- 1976
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