Chancellor, Archbishop and Martyr. Born Cheapside of French parents. son of Gilbert Becket, mercer. Archbishop of Canterbury, 1162 to his death. Assassinated after his erstwhile friend, Henry II, declared "Will no one rid me of this turbulent priest?"
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Thomas Becket
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Thomas Becket
{On the lower edge of the bust:} S. Thomas [On a modern plaque lower on the...
Thomas Becket statue
Not bronze but a resin which Copnall coloured to simulate bronze. More photo...
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Thomas Hesilrige
We can find little on Thomas Hesilrige. His brother Arthur (1601-61) was a leader of the Parliamentary opposition to Charles I and was, in May 1660, confined to the Tower of London, where he died. ...
1 memorial
Fred Reynolds
Worked for the Royal Arsenal Co-operative Society. Was Assistant Secretary to a building committee in June 1912.
1 memorial
1 memorial
Sir John Gurney
Judge. Chief Baron of the Exchequer. Born London. Married Maria Hawes (1767-1849). Died at his house in Lincoln's Inn Fields.
2 memorials
Jude Kelly
Theatre director and producer. Born Liverpool. 2005 Appoint Artistic Director of the Southbank Centre.
1 memorial
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