Historian. Born Roy Sydney Porter at Foxholes, Hitchin, Hertfordshire. Published his first book 'The Making of Geology in Britain' in 1977. He was a lecturer at Cambridge and the Wellcome Institute, and made frequent appearances on radio and television. Died of natural causes whilst cycling to his allotment and declared dead at the Conquest Hospital, St Leonards, East Sussex.
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Roy Porter
The Chelsea Society was founded by the Chelsea author Reginald Blunt, with the aim of protecting the historical fabric of Chelsea and of influencing future environmental changes.
A society that exists to encourage interest in, and to care for the environment and history of Peckham and the surrounding area.
One of a list of 26 researchers involved in researching Hester Leggatt's background.
Environmental group. Founded in the 1970s with the objectives to improve the local environment, protect the green belt, eliminate street clutter and protect wildlife.
Historian, essayist, poet. Â Born Leicestershire but brought up in the Clapham home. Â Spent four years (1834 - 8) as an administrator in India, during which he showed little interest in Indian cultu...
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