F.R.S. "the father of English clockmaking". Buried in Westminster Abbey.
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Thomas Tompion
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Clockmakers
On this site lived two famous clockmakers, Thomas Tompion, F.R.S. "the father...
Tipperary pub
Maps showing the route of the River Fleet do not show it passing through this...
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W. J. Neatby
William James Neatby was an architect, designer and artist best known for his designs of architectural ceramics and was Doulton and Co.'s chief ceramic designer. In 1890 came to London to join Doul...
0 memorials
Josiah Wedgwood
Master potter. Born in Burslem, Stoke, Staffordshire, into a potters family. Married his cousin, Sally. Childhood smallpox left him with a limp. His inability to operate the potters wheel meant he ...
Person, Craft / Design, Industry, Politics & Administration, Race Issues, Seriously Famous
4 memorials
Arthur Silver
Textile designer. Father of Rex and Harry. Born in Reading, the son of James and Emma Silver née Burnham. His father was an upholsterer and in 1861 they were living at 12 Duke Street, Reading and...
1 memorial
William Caslon IV
In 1816 produced the first sans-serif printing type. Great grandson of William Caslon I.
1 memorial
Zaehnsdorf bookbinders
From the research published by the Seven Dials Trust: "Zaehnsdorfs was founded in London in 1841 by Joseh Zaehnsdorf. In 1862 he received an honourable mention at the London International Exhibitio...
1 memorial
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