Replaced the LCC. The GLC was abolished, some say, because Mrs Thatcher could not abide its left-wing politics, nor its leader, Ken Livingstone. On its 50th anniversary of the Metropolitan Boroughs that made up the GLC.
Inherited the blue plaque scheme from the LCC and when abolished passed it on to English Heritage. See there for more information about the scheme.
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Greater London Council
The plaque definitively names Victoria Docks {sic} as the source of the soil ...
The County Hall. the home of London government from 1922 to 1986. LCC 1889 -...
{The plaque is laid flat on the ground.} This commemorative plaque was set i...
{Next to a photograph of John Hearn} Ernie's Beach This stretch of the river ...
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Greater London Council
Greater London Council Admiral Robert Fitzroy, 1805-1865, hydrographer and me...
Housman lived here 1885-1905 when he moved, with his landlady to 1 Yarborough...
Alexander Herzen, 1812 - 1870, Russian political thinker, lived here, 1860 - ...
Greater London Council Alfred Lord Milner, 1854 - 1925, statesman, lived here.
MP and Prime Minister in the 1830s and 40s. Reorganised the London police force and hence gave rise to the expressions "Peelers" and "Bobbies" for the police. He based the new structure on that of ...
After Texas won its independence from Mexico in 1836, Britain was one of the first countries in the world to recognize the Republic of Texas as a nation. From Statesman: The United Kingdom enjoys ...
Lord Mayor in 1895-6. Â Born London. Â The Museum of London has more info. and a picture of his amazing hat!
Churchwarden of Christ Church Spitalfields in 1877. Potato salesman operating from 28-29 Crispin Street, in partnership with Joseph Dexter until 1864 when the partnership was ended and Dodson carri...
Statesman. Harley Street was named after him. Responsible for the creation of the South Sea company and was the first governor. This company later became a major player in the Atlantic slave trade.
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