Established by Herzen in London 1853.  See our plaque page for its various addresses around Bloomsbury.  See the for much more information.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Free Russian Press
Commemorated ati
Alexander Herzen
Alexander Herzen, 1812 - 1870, operated the Free Russian Press from this buil...
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John Newbery
Publisher who was the first to be successful with books for children. Born Berkshire. Died at home in St Paul's Churchyard. In the absense of a picture of Newbery himself we are showing one of his...
Alice Meynell
Poet and journalist.  Alice Thompson was born in Barnes.  Her paternal grandmother was an unmarried Creole. Educated with her sister entirely by their father as they lived a peripatetic life mainl...
George Lansbury
Born Suffolk. Member of the Poplar Borough Council 1903 - 1940, Mayor 1919 - 20 & 1936 - 37. Member of Parliament, Minister of the Crown, Privy Councillor. Leader of the Labour Party 1932 - 35...
Person, Journalism / Publishing, Politics & Administration, Social Welfare
Sunbeam
Children's comic published by James Henderson and Sons. It featured 'Dr Rhino's Jolly Jungle Boys' and 'Willie And Winnie And Wuffles The Pup'. Originally called 'Sparks' it went through various ch...
Novello family
Musicians, singers and music publishers. Occupied 69 Meard Street, 1834-1898. Father Vincent born 1781. Not related to Ivor. Â The publishing company is now part of the Music Sales Group. Had print...

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