In 1923 Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (descended from the Royal House of Scotland) married Prince Albert, Duke of York, the man who would become George VI when his elder brother Edward VIII abdicated. Chancellor of the University of London. Died at Royal Lodge, Windsor.
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Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
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Graham Chapman - EC1
Chapman's difficult career choice presented itself in 1963-4 so that must be ...
Hanwell Clock Tower
This clock was erected by the citizens of Ealing to commemorate the coronatio...
Queen Elizabeth Gate
Wynne was the artist for the central, cartoony, lion and unicorn screen. Lun...
Queen Mother - Grocers' Hall
Artnet shows that a copy of this bust, by Nemon, was for sale by auction at s...
Queen Mother Rose Walk
This Rose Walk has been given by friends of the National Gardens Scheme to ma...
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Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
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Belgian Volunteers - WW2
Here many Belgians volunteered during World War II to fight with their allies...
Bomber Harris
Unveiled by the Queen Mother on 31 May 1992, the 50th anniversary of the firs...
Brady Settlement - opening
This building was opened by Her Royal Highness the Duchess of York, June 24 1...
Canadian Memorial
Unveiled by the Queen. The Canadian Memorial Foundation website has a colourf...
Captain John Smith
{On the front of the plinth:} Captain John Smith, citizen and cordwainer, 15...
Other Subjects
Prince Michael Duke of Kent
Grandson of King George V and son of George, Duke of Kent. Born Michael George Charles Franklin at Coppins, Iver, Buckinghamshire. Married to Princess Michael. He helps out with some royal duties, ...
5 memorials
Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester
Second son of Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester and inherited the title on his death in 1974. Grandson of George V, and son of Princess Alice. Patron of the Silver Jubilee Walkway Trust. 1975 honou...
17 memorials
King George II
Born Hanover, Germany, died Kensington, Palace, London. Reigned: 1727 - 1760. Notable as the last British sovereign to fight alongside his soldiers (in Germany, against the French). Also the king w...
9 memorials
King James II
England's last Roman Catholic king, James II of England but James VII of Scotland. Born in St James's Palace and designated Duke of York until he ascended the throne in 1685 on the death of his bro...
8 memorials
King George VI
Became king when his brother, Edward VIII, abdicated. Like his father George V, he was born a second son and rather unexpectedly ascended to the throne. Like his grandfather, Edward VII, he was bor...
27 memorials
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