100,000 costermongers' donkeys worked in and around the market. The picture source says: "In the 1860s there were as many as 2,000 donkey barrows on a Saturday morning in Covent Garden Market."
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
donkeys of Covent Garden
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Covent Garden donkeys
Covent Garden Area Trust has an interesting page about the unveiling ceremony.
Other Subjects
Anna Louisa Woodward
The World League for Protection of Animals gives:"The World League was founded ... in Germany in 1898 ... The English branch of the League was established in 1900 by Miss A L Woodward; she continue...
1 memorial
1 memorial
Maria Dickin
Social reformer and animal welfare pioneer. Born at 1 Farrington Terrace (Now 41 Cassland Road), Hackney. She saw the plight of sick animals and owners who could not afford veterinary fees, whilst ...
1 memorial
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
From their website: "The RSPB is a charity for the conservation of birds and nature. We bring people together who love birds and other wildlife, and who want to take action to restore the health an...
1 memorial
Courage brewery - Horselydown Lane
Founded by John Courage at the Anchor Brewhouse site. Â The earliest existing building dates from 1871 and was largely rebuilt in 1894 - 1895. Reconstructed, restored and refurbished in 1985 - 1989....
2 memorials
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