Set up by an abbot from Winchester to give his brethren somewhere to stay in London and to provide accomodation to pilgrims on their way to Canterbury, in particular Chaucer's pilgrims, who set off from here in April 1386.
Destroyed by a major fire in 1669, rebuilt as the Talbot which became a well-known coaching inn. The railways took its trade away and it was converted to storage before being demolished.
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Tabard Inn
Born in Trinidad and Tobago, emigrated to London in the 1960s initially to to study dentistry in Leeds which he ceased after a year, choosing to perform across Europe instead. For some years in th...
Person, Community / Clubs, Craft / Design, Dance, Music / songs, Caribbean Islands
A voluntary organisation involved in mounting public events on the Common and in providing community views of the maintenance and development of the area in a way that balances the needs of diverse...
Remembered for her thoughtfulness, help and all she did, for the Wenlake Estate, the residents and their families; the play area, events, and the Anchor Yard garden. 2024: In a Google search We we...
Since 1976, Bertha Joseph has been one of the pioneers and the secretary of Notting Hill Carnival. Bertha served as a Councillor for Brent Council for 24 years and made history in 1998/99 as the fi...
Person, Community / Clubs, Politics & Administration, Race Issues, Caribbean Islands
Founded to focus attention on the historic environment of the borough and to record, preserve and enhance its historic buildings.
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