This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
National Union of Seamen
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Samuel Plimsoll
Note the charming seahorse design at the bottom of the railings. Â London Deta...
Other Subjects
Sir Richard Arkwright
Industrialist and inventor. From Preston. Set up a factory with a newly designed method of cotton-spinning. He worked his employees, including children, very hard and became very rich.
Frederick Nettlefold
Industrialist, his company was Guest, Keen and Nettlefolds. Born in Acton, London, son of John Sutton Nettlefold (1792–1866). JSN was in business with Frederick's cousin Joseph Chamberlain. Freder...
garment and textile industries in the East End
The origins of the East End textile industry can be traced to the 14th century when Flemish artisans set up dye works on the River Lea. In the late 17th century the Huguenots arrived in Spitalfield...
Henry Grissell
Active in 1864.  Prompted by London Details we think this school committee man might be "Iron Henry".  Born in London he set up an iron foundry with his brother at Regent's Canal Ironworks, Eagle W...
William George Armstrong
Born Newcastle. Armaments manufacturer and industrialist.  Developed the hydraulic accumulator.
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