Pub in Charles Dickens's "Oliver Twist".
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
The Three Cripples public house
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Robert Harrild
Printer and engineer. Born in Bermondsey, where in 1801 he set up the Bluecoat Boy Printing Office, producing books and commercial stationery. He is noted for introducing 'composition rollers' whic...
2 memorials
John Howell Burden
Former publican of the George and Devonshire in Chiswick. Father of Arthur Howell Burden, who was assistant purser on the RMS Lusitania, and who died when the ship was torpedoed. The Lusitania Res...
1 memorial
Eagle Tavern
Spitlefields Life has an excellent write-up of the 19th century entertainment complex here.
2 memorials
Cornhill market
Cornhill was apparently the only market allowed to be held after noon in the 14th century. Â Stow reports Cornhill holding a corn-market (not surprisingly) but also old clothes being sold there.
1 memorial
Tom Thornton
Newspaper proprietor and campaigner. Born in Norwood. He became owner and editor of the Beckenham Journal, and used his influence in helping to establish the Croydon Road Recreation Ground. His pre...
1 memorial
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