London Remembers

George Moore

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:12:41 +0000

L.C.C.
George Moore, (1852 - 1933), author, lived and died here.

Sir Francis Baring

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:09:58 +0000

London Borough of Lewisham
Sir Francis Baring, Bart, MP, 1740-1810, merchant & banker, lived here, 1797-1810, presented by Baring Brothers & Co Ltd.

W. H. Smith - W2

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:05:40 +0000

London County Council
W. H. Smith, 1825 - 1891, bookseller and statesman, lived here.

Bronze RIBA Award at Stockleigh Hall

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:40:15 +0000

This building was awarded the London Architecture Bronze Medal of the Royal Institute of British Architects for the year 1937.
Architects: Robert Atkinson, A. F. B. Anderson

John Law Baker fountain

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:12:50 +0000

{On the front of the base, written in inserted metal letters:}
In memory of John Law Baker, formerly of the Madras Army, born 1789 - died 1886.

Gielgud Theatre

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 16:47:35 +0000

{Above a stylized picture of two performers:}
Globe Theatre
The third theatre to bear the title of its Bankside namesake was originally known as the 'Hicks Theatre' and was built in 1906 by the eminent theatre designer W G R Sprague. The Globe Theatre continues to delight with a successful mix of serious drama and top comedy.
Theatreland - heart of the performing arts in London, a joint venture by the City of Westminster and the Society of West End Theatre.

City University

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 10:28:06 +0000

{To the top left of the section in our photo:}
H & P. R. Montford Sc. 1896

Crutched Friars

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 09:50:38 +0000

{On the inside of the scroll held by the friar on the left is an inscription that is not intended for easy reading:}
??? the ???????di ntial {Basically, we can't read it. Take a ladder and a torch if you want to have a go.}

Dositey Obradovich

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:51:57 +0000

Here lived in 1784 Dositey Obradovich, 1742 - 1811, eminent Serbian man of letters, first Minister of Education in Serbia.

Queen Victoria statue - Carlton House Terrace

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:10:00 +0000

{On the little plinth:}
T. Brock R.A. Sculptor

Burning Cross

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:38:29 +0000

On 17th April 1941 Christchurch was set on fire by enemy action and the church cross fell in flames on this spot. These stones mark where the grass was scorched by the burning cross.

Passmore Edwards Fountain

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:38:29 +0000

{On a bronze plaque:}
This drinking fountain has been erected by the Metropolitan Public Gardens Association, 83 Lancaster Gate, W, at the sole cost of J. Passmore Edwards, Esq., it being the desire of the donor to thereby add to the enjoyment of those using this churchyard which the Association has laid out as a public garden.
October 1900

John Marshall

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:38:09 +0000

{The plaque:}
John Marshall, founder of Marshall's Charity, lived at his mansion house near this spot until his death in 1631, as did his father before him. Marshall's Charity had its offices here until 1967.

{Inscribed in Gothic lettering on a frieze across the front of the building, above the door:}
MDCFFOII John Marshall MDCCCLIII
{???????? John Marshall 1853}
The only explanation we have for MDCFFOII is that the strange script renders X as F and V as O. If true this date would translate as 1627, the year John Marshall's will was written.}

Edith S. Kerrison

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:36:15 +0000

{At the top on either side of the portrait rondel:}
Edith S. Kerrison

{Top right in the rondel:}
1850 - 1934

{Bottom right, on the lower frame of the bronze:}
Christine Gregory, 1936

{Incised in the main stone body of the monument:}
Erected by many friends in memory of a life of service to others.

{The upper stone back of the monument has an incised inscription which is now badly weather-beaten:}
She served the county borough of West Ham {5 illegible lines} was made honorary freeman in 1936.

Grove Gardens - restored

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:36:15 +0000

County Borough of West Ham

Grove Gardens, damaged during the Second World War, these gardens were restored to commemorate the Festival of Britain, 1951.

Mayor, 1951-52, Councillor W. W. Paton, JP

Roman girl

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:36:47 +0000

{Below a wreath:}
To the spirits of the dead, the unknown young girl from Roman London lies buried here.

DIS MANIBVS PVELLA INCOGNITA LONDINIENSIS HIC SEPVLTA EST

{Our Latin expert, David Hopkins, tells us that “Dis manibus” is a standard phrase of dedication to the “Manes”, the spirits of the dead. Effectively they are being warned that there’s another one on the way.}

{On the ground in front of this text is a dark grey slab also bearing an incised wreath. This presumably is the actual burial site.}

Henry Warwick, cycle courier

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 10:51:42 +0000

Henry Warwick, a cycle courier was killed near this spot. RIP

Michael Faraday - W1

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:55:10 +0000

Michael Faraday, man of science, apprentice here. B - 1791. D - 1867.
Erected by the Society of Arts

Michael Faraday - N7

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:54:41 +0000

M. F.

Duke of Buckingham's house

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:36:49 +0000

Site of the Duke of Buckingham's house 1672.
The Corporation of the City of London