John Fletcher
Dramatist. Born in Rye, Sussex. His solo works are now virtually forgotten, and he is best remembered for his collaborations, particularly on Shakespeare's 'Henry VIII' and 'The Two Noble Kinsmen'.
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Philip Massinger
Dramatist. His mainly forgotten plays include 'A New Way to Pay Old Debts', 'The City Madam' and 'The Roman Actor'.
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John Gower
Poet. Born circa 1330. He is known for three major works, 'The Mirour de l'Omme', 'Vox Clamantis', and 'Confessio Amantis'.
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Southwark Cathedral
Its full name is the Cathedral and Collegiate Church of St Saviour and St Mary Overie. Any claim that there was a convent here before 1106 are apparently unproven. 1106 - 1538 it was the church of...
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Sophia Jex-Blake
Physician and teacher. Born Sophia Louisa Jex-Blake in Hastings. She studied at the University of Edinburgh and led the campaign to give women access to university education. She was the first prac...
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Winifred Cullis
Pioneer of modern physiological research. Held the Sophia Jex-Blake Chair of Physiology, University of London, 1926-41, the first woman to hold a UK professorial chair at a medical school. Born in...
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Physiological Society
Founded as a dining society by a group of 19 sociologists led by John Burton Sanderson and Michael Foster. Most of its members are involved in research into how the body works in health and disease...
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AATI
The company has developed its product range to encompass UK Building Regulations in modern stairway design, also focusing on uses outside the traditional markets; light rail, over-ground, station t...
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Jubilee Greenway
A 60km / 37 mile walking and cycling route in London. It was completed in 2012 to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II. It starts at Buckingham Palace and goes via 2012 Olympic and Paralympic v...
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Amanda Ward
Sculptor. Born in London and studied at West Surrey College of Art. Her work includes illustrations, paintings and sculptures. Shared a studio and studied sculpture with Ian Walters. 2004 married ...
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