Probably born Tenterden, Kent.
Printer, in 1474, producing the first book printed in English "The Recuyell of the Historyes of Troye".
Died Westminster.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
William Caxton
Commemorated ati
Caxton Hall - head 2 - Caxton
Normally both Chaucer and Caxton are shown with full beards but the facial ha...
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Alexander McQueen
Fashion designer. Born in Lewisham Hospital, as Lee Alexander, he was known as Lee to his family and friends, but was Alexander to the rest of the world. He served his apprenticeship in Savile Row ...
Silma Faustine
In the early days of the Notting Hill Carnival being held on the streets Faustine led a band of masqueraders. From Dominica. Source: Notting Hill Carnival 2020.
Person, Community / Clubs, Craft / Design, Caribbean Islands
'Father' Henry Willis
Organ builder. Born north-west London. His first London workshop was in Foundling Terrace, Gray's Inn Road. Then when he got the commission to build the large organ for the Great Exhibition he move...
Spitalfields weaving industry
Many of the Huguenots that arrived here in the 16th and 17th centuries were skilled silk weavers and set up looms in their homes in Spitalfields. The Spitalfields textile trade thrived until the mi...

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