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This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
St James's Gardens, W11
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St James's Gardens - construction
Gosh, there was a time when this area suffered from a 'shortage of funds'!
St James's Gardens - foundation stone
St James's Square The first stone of this square was laid 1st Novr. 1847.
Other Subjects
Lieutenant Hugh Cecil Benson
Hugh Cecil Benson was born on 3 July 1883 in London at 16, Young Street, Kensington Square, the elder son of Cecil Foster Benson (1857-1934) and Constance Mary Benson née O'Neill.(1860-1935). His b...
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
Burnet, Tait and Lorne
Architects. The practice comprised John James Burnet, Thomas Smith Tait and Francis Lorne. Their works include the King Edward VII galleries at the British Museum.
1 memorial
Sir John Betjeman
Poet Laureate 1972 - 1984. Conservation campaigner. Credited with saving the Midland Grand Hotel (now St Pancras Chambers) and the station at St Pancras from demolition and helping to achieve their...
11 memorials
Lewis H. Isaacs
Architect. Born Manchester (or Lancaster depending on source) as Lewis Henry Isaacs. In 1860 he was living in London and appointed Captain in the 40th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps. 1872 he was p...
1 memorial
Laing Homes
A building group which was a division of John Laing plc (a company which was founded in the 1840s). It was eventually purchased by the Wimpey group. 2025: This image came from New Homes for Sale i...
1 memorial
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