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Historical Markers and War Memorials in United Kingdom
By Michael Herrick, August 3, 2018
Bucky Doo Square Marker
GEOGRAPHIC SORT
| Near South Street at East Street (England Route B3162), on the left when traveling south. |
| | No. 9 Last Street
This building originally The
George Inn was rebuilt by
renowned local Apothecary
Dr. Giles Roberts in 1804.
It was a Pharmacy until 1971. — — Map (db m123629) HM |
| Near South Street at East Street (England Route B3162), on the left when traveling south. |
| | King Edward Tree
Planted By
The Mayor
W.B. Northover, Esq.
Coronation Day
August 9, 1902 — — Map (db m123631) HM |
| On East Street at Chancery Lane, on the left when traveling west on East Street. |
| | The Trafalgar Way
Bridport - 10th Post-Horse Change
On Monday, 21st October 1805 the Royal Navy decisively defeated the Combined Fleet of France and Spain off Cape Trafalgar south of Cadiz. This victory permanently removed the threat . . . — — Map (db m122165) HM |
| On Long Lane 3.2 kilometers north of Warren Road, on the left when traveling north. |
| | 1939 - 1945
R Parsons · P. Young
1914 - 1918
Remember Before God With Thanksgiving
These Men Who Gave Their Lives in the War
F.J. Bugess · C.G. Christopher · C. Cutler · R.J. Daniels · W.J. Bennett · E.N. Dorey · R.J. Diment · W.H. . . . — — Map (db m123753) WM |
| On High East Street just from Corn Hill, on the right when traveling west. |
| | Benjamin Ferrey
1810-1880
Architect
in
Dorset
1847-48
Corn Exchange — — Map (db m123616) HM |
| On High West Street just from Trinity Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| | Benjamin Ferrey
1810-1880
Architect
in
Dorset
1875-76
Holy Trinity Church — — Map (db m123619) HM |
| On Bridport Road (England Route B3150) at Poundbury Road, on the right when traveling west on Bridport Road. |
| | World War II 1939-1945
This Stone is to Commemorate
All Those Allied Service Men and Women
Who Served Here in Dorchester
And in the County of Dorsetshire
And to All Those Who Fought
All Over the World
On Land Sea and in the Air
Never . . . — — Map (db m123623) WM |
| On High West Street at Trinity Street, on the right when traveling west on High West Street. |
| | To the Glory of God and
In Proud Memory of These
Members of our Church & Parish
Who Died For Us In the Great War
Lt. W.E. Hill N.Staf.Regt. Sep. 25. 1914 · Pte. A. Pink Dorst. Regt. Oct. 13. 1914 · Capt. C.G.W. Andrews Bordr. Regt. . . . — — Map (db m123618) WM |
| On High East Street at Corn Hill, on the right when traveling west on High East Street. |
| | To The Glory Of God
And In Eternal Memory
Of Those Who Gave Their
Lives In The War 1914-1978
Greater Love Hath No Man Than This, That
He Lay Down His Life For His Friends
Arthur E. Ashton · Charles J. Benger · Leonard R. Archer · . . . — — Map (db m123617) WM |
| On West Wall Walks Road just from Bowling Alley Walk, on the left when traveling south. |
| | The Roman Walls
This is the only surviving section of Dorchester's Roman walls.
The Roman town of Dorchester, called Durnovaria, was a provincial capital with a garrison of soldiers. The town was protected on three sides by walls and ditches, . . . — — Map (db m123627) HM |
| On High West Street just from Cornhill, on the left when traveling west. |
| | The Town Pump
This Obelisk Was Erected
A.D. 1784
On The Site Of The Cupola
Or Ancient Market-House — — Map (db m123615) HM |
| On Trinity Street at Prince’s Street, on the right when traveling north on Trinity Street. |
| | The Trafalgar Way
Dorchester - 11th Post-Horse Change
On Monday, 21st October 1805 the Royal Navy decisively defeated the Combined Fleet of France and Spain off Cape Trafalgar south of Cadiz. This victory permanently removed the threat . . . — — Map (db m122163) HM |
| On High West Street just from N Square, on the right when traveling west. |
| | In This Building
On March 19th, 1834
The Six Tolpuddle Martyrs Were Sentenced
To Seven Years Transportation
For Their Part in The Founding
Of Rural Trade Unionism
Unveiled by Alderman E.G. Good C.B.E.,J.P.,M.P.
President of the . . . — — Map (db m123621) HM |
| Near Hartfoot Lane at Aller Lane, on the right when traveling north. |
| | The Fox Inn was built over 250 years ago as The home of Charles Hall and known as Broadclose. In 1777 Charles founded the Ansty Brewery while troops were assembling on The Dorsetshire coast anticipating a French invasion during the Napoleonic . . . — — Map (db m120988) HM |
| Near High Street at Park Lane, on the right when traveling south. |
| | Battle Formation
Early on the autumn morning of Saturday 14 October 1066 two great armies are preparing to fight for the throne of England.
On the top of this hill are arrayed the English forces of Harold Godwinson, who was crowned king just . . . — — Map (db m128720) HM |
| Near High Street at Park Lane, on the right when traveling south. |
| | Battle town and the abbey’s estates
Much of the land you can see was owned by Battle Abbey. William the Conqueror granted the monastery all the land within a radius of 1.5 miles of the abbey's high altar. The abbot of Battle had power over both . . . — — Map (db m128711) HM |
| Near High Street at Park Lane, on the right when traveling south. |
| | Battlefield to Vegetable Garden
The garden behind this wall was part of the 19th century country estate, but was perhaps a garden or orchard in earlier times.
The land here is part of the original battlefield, part of the slope defended by . . . — — Map (db m128796) HM |
| Near High Street at Park Lane, on the right when traveling south. |
| | Beehives in the Walled Garden
The hives in the garden are based on an 1890s design by William Broughton Carr. The wooden hives help the bees stay cool in summer and warm in winter. They are built in sections using frames, so the bees are less . . . — — Map (db m128800) HM |
| Near High Street at Park Lane, on the right when traveling south. |
| | Dairy and Icehouse
The dairy and icehouse were part of the abbey's later life as a country estate. They were probably constructed by Sir Godfrey Webster around 1818 for his new wife.
The octagonal dairy (left), in the fashionable Gothick . . . — — Map (db m129334) HM |
| Near High Street at Park Lane, on the right when traveling south. |
| | Dusk. William Victorious
The Normans finally break through the shield wall and the English army is routed.
During the final Norman assault the English shield wall breaks. The Normans begin to slaughter any who stand against them.
Those . . . — — Map (db m128795) HM |
| Near High Street at Park Lane, on the right when traveling south. |
| | East Range of Cloister
This was extensively rebuilt in the
13th century. The first floor was
the monk’s dormitory. The doorway
above led to a day-stair to the
cloister. — — Map (db m129379) HM |
| Near High Street at Park Lane, on the right when traveling south. |
| | Great Gatehouse
This Fortified gatehouse, the main
entrance to the abbey, was begun in
1338. It replaces an earlier gatehouse. — — Map (db m128715) HM |
| Near High Street at Park Lane, on the right when traveling south. |
| | ‘On the very spot’
Sources written within living memory of the Battle of Hastings in 1066 state that Battle Abbey was founded by William the Conqueror ‘on the very spot' where he had secured his great victory over King Harold and the English. . . . — — Map (db m128710) HM |
| Near High Street at Park Lane, on the right when traveling south. |
| | Parlour
This was one of very few rooms where
the monks were allowed conversation.
It was rebuilt in the 13th century.
The doorway in its eastern wall led
to the infirmary. — — Map (db m129346) HM |
| Near High Street at Park Lane, on the right when traveling south. |
| | Rebuilding the Abbey Church
The most important part of an abbey church was its eastern end — here were the altars and the choir where the monks worshipped.
The most ambitious part of the 13th-century modernisation of the abbey was the . . . — — Map (db m129336) HM |
| Near High Street at Park Lane, on the right when traveling south. |
| | . . . — — Map (db m128794) HM |
| Near High Street at Park Lane, on the right when traveling south. |
| | Stalemate
The successful Norman counter-attack brings the first phase of the battle to an end.
It is probably early afternoon before the first phase of the battle has come to a close. Neither side has yet won a clear advantage. By now the men . . . — — Map (db m128789) HM |
| Near High Street at Park Lane, on the right when traveling south. |
| | The 11th-century Church
When William the Conqueror founded Battle Abbey he ordered that the church's high altar should be placed on the spot where Harold had fallen.
The stone slab marks the site of the death of King Harold towards the evening . . . — — Map (db m129338) HM |
| Near High Street at Park Lane, on the right when traveling south. |
| | The Abbey and its History
William the Conqueror founded Battle Abbey in 1070 as a memorial to the Battle of Hastings and as an act of atonememt for the bloodshed.
It was carefully laid out on this hillside with the church on the ridge. The . . . — — Map (db m128792) HM |
| Near High Street at Park Lane, on the right when traveling south. |
| | The Afternoon Assaults: Norman Trick Tactics
During the afternoon the Normans weaken the English line by adopting a new tactic.
It is now clear that the English are not going to be easily defeated. To create gaps in the shield wall, groups of . . . — — Map (db m128790) HM |
| Near High Street at Park Lane, on the right when traveling south. |
| | The Afternoon Assaults: Norman Trick Tactics
During the afternoon the Normans weaken the English line by adopting a new tactic.
It is now clear that the English are not going to be easily defeated. To create gaps in the shield wall, groups of . . . — — Map (db m129380) HM |
| Near High Street at Park Lane, on the right when traveling south. |
| | The Battle of Hastings and Battle Abbey
The Battle of Hastings was fought here on 14 October 1066. It is the most famous battle on English soil and its outcome had a profound impact on the history of England.
William the Conqueror's . . . — — Map (db m128713) HM |
| Near High Street at Park Lane, on the right when traveling south. |
| | The Chapter House
The chapter house was second only to the church as the focal point of monastic life.
Monks assembled here each morning to hear readings, including a chapter of the Rule of St Benedict, hence the room's name. Business matters . . . — — Map (db m129345) HM |
| Near High Street at Park Lane, on the right when traveling south. |
| | The Cloister
The main abbey buildings were arranged round a cloister on the south side of the church.
Sheltered from cold north winds they would catch the sun. The cloister walks or alleys, marked out by the gravel paths, enclosed a garden and . . . — — Map (db m129341) HM |
| Near High Street at Park Lane, on the right when traveling south. |
| | The Dormitory
This huge room was the dormitory, or dorter, where the monks slept. It dates to the 13th century and was originally a single open space without any heating. Monks slept communally and their single beds were arranged in rows along the . . . — — Map (db m129365) HM |
| Near High Street at Park Lane, on the right when traveling south. |
| | The Duchess of Cleveland’s Walled Garden
The walled garden is planted today with fruit trees, recreating the work of the Duchess of Cleveland.
The Duke and Duchess, who bought Battle Abbey in the mid 19th century, were keen gardeners. The . . . — — Map (db m128799) HM |
| Near High Street at Park Lane, on the right when traveling south. |
| | The East Range
These buildings contained the dormitory and the monastic latrines.
The first floor of the east range in front of you was a single large dormitory or dorter where originally the abbot and all the monks slept. To the left of it, . . . — — Map (db m128797) HM |
| Near High Street at Park Lane, on the right when traveling south. |
| | The First Norman Attack
The battle opens to the terrible sound of trumpets on both sides.
William's men advance up the hill to attack the English shield wall. They are led by lightly armed foot soldiers and archers. Behind them are ranks of . . . — — Map (db m128718) HM |
| Near High Street at Park Lane, on the right when traveling south. |
| | The First Norman Attack
The battle opens to the terrible sound of trumpets on both sides.
William's men advance up the hill to attack the English shield wall. They are led by lightly armed foot soldiers and archers. Behind them are ranks of . . . — — Map (db m128723) HM |
| Near High Street at Park Lane, on the right when traveling south. |
| | The Great Gatehouse
The imposing size and elaborate decoration of the great gatehouse reflected the power and importance of Battle Abbey.
This was the main entrance for visitors, as well as for merchants, traders and abbey staff bringing . . . — — Map (db m128716) HM |
| Near High Street at Park Lane, on the right when traveling south. |
| | The Traditional Site of
The High Altar of Battle Abbey
Founded to Commemorate
The Victory of Duke William
On 11 October 1066
The High Altar Was Placed to Mark
The Spot Where King Harold Died — — Map (db m129337) HM |
| Near High Street at Park Lane, on the right when traveling south. |
| | The Norman Counter-Attack
After rallying his forces, William counter-attacks the English.
Encouraged by Duke William, the Normans turn and attack the English who have pursued them down the hill. Those who have been separated from the safety of . . . — — Map (db m128788) HM |
| Near High Street at Park Lane, on the right when traveling south. |
| | The Norman Retreat
After ferocious fighting the first Norman attack falters and breaks.
The left wing of Duke William's army, including a group of knights from Brittany, is driven back by the English. At the same time rumour spreads that Duke . . . — — Map (db m128724) HM |
| Near High Street at Park Lane, on the right when traveling south. |
| | The Outer Court
You are standing in what was the outer court of the abbey, where its agricultural and industrial building were located. These would have included workshops, forges, barns, stables and storerooms. Many of the inhabitants of Battle . . . — — Map (db m128717) HM |
| Near High Street at Park Lane, on the right when traveling south. |
| | The Refectory
The monastic refectory or dining hall occupied the south range of the cloister.
The main meal was eaten in the middle of the day. Monks entered the dining hall after washing their hands in a lavatorium or wash-basin just by the . . . — — Map (db m129364) HM |
| Near High Street at Park Lane, on the right when traveling south. |
| | The Weakened Shield Wall
Duke William brings forward archers in preparation for a final Norman assault on the English line.
By late afternoon the feigned Norman retreats have thinned the ranks of Harold's shield-wall. Duke William's bowmen are . . . — — Map (db m128791) HM |
| Near High Street at Park Lane, on the right when traveling south. |
| | William rallies his Forces
Duke William shows his face in battle to prevent the Norman army fleeing from the field.
As the Normans retreat in confusion from the English line, Duke William rides out to confront them. Lifting his helmet to show . . . — — Map (db m128725) HM |
| On High Street just from Park Lane, on the right when traveling south. |
| | William the Conqueror Trail
William,7th Duke of Normandy (1027-1087), set his stamp on the history of the Duchy of Normandy and of the Kingdom of England, their destinies becoming closely entwined for more than a century. The symbolic date 1066 . . . — — Map (db m128709) HM |
| On West Street (England Route B2116) at Lodge Hill Lane, on the right when traveling west on West Street. |
| | Remember
Francis Attree · Charles A. Blake · George Brown · Edwd. Cherriman · Sidney Elsworth · William Green · Thos. Harbour · Geo. Harbour · Geo. Harwood · Robert Horney · Fred Leaney · John Mears · Alfred Mears · Fredk. Merritt · Charles Pratt · . . . — — Map (db m129611) WM |
| On England Route B2165 at Forge Lane, on the left when traveling north on State Route B2165. |
| | In Grateful Memory Of
The Men of the Parish
Of Ewhurst
Who Gave Their Lives In
The Great War
1914 — 1918
C. Adams · S.T. Batehup · E. Crouch · P.J. Curtis · J. Dennis · A. Eldridge · B. Eldridge · J. Fellows · E.J. Ford · A. Foster . . . — — Map (db m128673) WM |
| On High Street at Fisher Street, on the left when traveling east on High Street. |
| | Albion Russell (1821 – 1888)
opened a boot and shoe shop
here in 1861.
In 1873 he was joined by
George Bromley which led to
the founding of
today’s
Russell and Bromley. — — Map (db m129653) HM |
| Near High Street at Castle Gate, on the left when traveling east. |
| | Anchor
This iron anchor was caught in the net of a Newhaven trawler that was fishing about two miles offshore in October 1932.
It is probably about 300 years old. — — Map (db m129662) HM |
| Near High Street at Castle Gate, on the left when traveling east. |
| | Barbican Gate
Early 14th century, free standing outer defence gate protecting the main (Norman) gateway beyond. Two guard towers above, and roof fighting platform.
1083 — — Map (db m129647) HM |
| On Castle Banks at Castle Precints, on the right when traveling south on Castle Banks. |
| | Battle of Lewes 1264
On 14th May 1264 Simon de Montfort’s army of 5000 barons and Londeners defeated royalist forces of twice that size under Henry III on the downs northwest of Lewes. The Mise of Lewes, signed next day led to the first English . . . — — Map (db m129644) HM |
| On Castle Banks at Castle Precints, on the right when traveling south on Castle Banks. |
| | Battle of Lewes 14th May 1264
Led by Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester, and Gilbert de Clare, Earl of Gloucester, the rebel army, with Londoners on the left flank, occupied the high ground. Henry III and his brother Richard, King of the Romans, . . . — — Map (db m129646) HM WM |
| On High Street at Westgate Street, on the right when traveling east on High Street. |
| | . . . — — Map (db m129781) HM |
| Near High Street at Castle Gate, on the left when traveling east. |
| | Brack Mount
Brack Mount is the oldest part of Lewes Castle. William de Warenne built a motte and bailey castle here in the late 11th century.
He started with a mound overlooking the River Ouse and made it higher, using chalk blocks. When the . . . — — Map (db m129688) HM |
| On High Street at Westgate Street, on the right when traveling east on High Street. |
| | Bull House Westgate
In ancient times the Bull Inn within the Westgate was held of the Barony of Lewes at the yearly rent of a race of ginger. It was sold in 1583 by Thomas Matthew to Sir Henry Goring who built the house which is now the Westgate . . . — — Map (db m129783) HM |
| On High Street at Fisher Street, on the left when traveling east on High Street. |
| | County Hall 1812
Built to replace the old Town Hall and Sessions House which stood in the middle of High Street. Demolished in 1810.
1981 — — Map (db m129823) HM |
| On High Street at Castle Gate, on the left when traveling east on High Street. |
| | Dr. Gideon A. Mantell F.R.S.
Surgeon and Geologist
Born in Lewes 1790. Died in London 1852
Lived Here
He discovered the fossil bones of
the Prehistoric Iguanodon
in the Sussex Weald — — Map (db m129822) HM |
| Near High Street at Castle Gate, on the left when traveling east. |
| | Fireplace
From the Great Hall
Excavations suggest that the hall was rebuilt in the 13th century, up against the wall of the Shell Keep.
This large fireplace would have helped to heat the room. The fireplace is backed with re-used tiles . . . — — Map (db m129690) HM |
| On Market Street just from High Street, on the left when traveling north. |
| | Lewes Market Tower 1792
Erected to house the Old Town Clock and 16th century Bell Gabriel taken from St. Nicholas Church demolished 1761. From 1881 to 1893 it served as Town Hall.
1981 — — Map (db m129649) HM |
| Near High Street at Castle Gate, on the left when traveling east. |
| | A new, larger prison was needed in Lewes in the mid-19th century and opened in 1853. The Prison is now old but still houses over 500 prisoners.
Mick Jagger, of the pop group The Rolling Stones was one of its most famous residents. In 1967 he . . . — — Map (db m129708) HM |
| Near High Street just from Castle Gate, on the left when traveling east. |
| | Lewes Racecourse was open by 1712. The first grandstand was built in the 1770s. Lewes races were very fashionable. In 1806 two horses, Pancho and Pavilion, raced for a prize of over £2000. The Prince Regent and 3000 people watched the race. The . . . — — Map (db m129714) HM |
| On High Street at Market Street, on the left when traveling east on High Street. |
| | In Memory Of
The Men of Lewes
Who Died
For Their Country
And for Mankind
In the Great War
1914 — 1918
Likewise
Remember
Those Of
This Town
Who Gave
Their Lives
In The War
1939 — 1945
Names of the . . . — — Map (db m129651) WM |
| On Market Street just from High Street, on the left when traveling north. |
| | This Tablet
Is Erected to Record the Loyal Feeling
of
The Inhabitants of the Borough of Lewes
as expressed at the
Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Reign
of
Her Majesty Queen Victoria
And their Gratitude for the Great . . . — — Map (db m129650) HM |
| Near High Street at Castle Gate, on the left when traveling east. |
| | There was an Iron Age hillfort on Mount Caburn about 1000 years before Lewes Castle was built. The hillfort dominated the valley of the River Ouse from the east. Lewes Castle was built to control the valley from the west. — — Map (db m129711) HM |
| Near High Street at Castle Gate, on the left when traveling east. |
| | In the 1550s, during the reign of the Catholic Queen, Mary, 17 Protestants were burned to death in Lewes. They died in front of the Star Inn, now the Town Hall, in the High Street. This Obelisk was built in 1889 as a memorial to the martyrs. It . . . — — Map (db m129712) HM |
| On High Street at Fisher Street, on the left when traveling east on High Street. |
| | In the vaults beneath
this building were
imprisoned ten of the
seventeen Protestant
martyrs who were
burned at the stake
within a few yards
of this site 1555 – 1557
Their names are recorded
on the memorial to be
seen on . . . — — Map (db m129652) HM |
| Near High Street at Castle Gate, on the left when traveling east. |
| | Russian Cannon
This cannon is a trophy from the Crimean War and was never used by soldiers in this castle.
Britain, France and Turkey fought against Russia in the Crimean War from 1854-6. After the Siege of Bomarsund in Finland (then part of . . . — — Map (db m129663) HM WM |
| Near High Street at Castle Gate, on the left when traveling east. |
| | Southover was one of the earliest suburbs of Lewes. The Priory was built here on low land between the River Ouse and the Winterbourne stream. King Henry VIII ordered the Priory to be destroyed in 1537-8. Some of the Caen Stone from the Priory . . . — — Map (db m129710) HM |
| Near High Street at Castle Gate, on the left when traveling east. |
| | St Michael’s Church is one of the oldest in Lewes. It was built just inside the West Gate of the town. The oldest surviving part of the church is the round tower, which may have been built in the 12th century. There are only three round church . . . — — Map (db m129709) HM |
| Near High Street at Castle Gate, on the left when traveling east. |
| | Stocks
Minor criminals used to be punished by being put in the stocks. They sat on the bench with their legs held straight in front of them by the wooden beam, which was locked in place. Sitting in this position soon became very uncomfortable. . . . — — Map (db m129664) HM |
| Near High Street at Castle Gate, on the left when traveling east. |
| | The Battle of Lewes, 1264
A violent clash between the barons and the King
Standing here on 14th May 1264 you would have witnessed one of the most important battles between rebel barons and King Henry III.
The King had a reputation for . . . — — Map (db m129689) HM |
| Near High Street at Castle Gate, on the left when traveling east. |
| | The Curtain Wall and Castle Moat
The Curtain Wall stretched out to either side of the Norman Gatehouse. To one side it went across to the second motte and up to the Shell Keep.
On the other side the wall and dry moat went along the line of . . . — — Map (db m129665) HM |
| Near High Street at Castle Gate, on the left when traveling east. |
| | The Norman Gatehouse and the Barbican
The Norman Gatehouse
The Norman Gatehouse was probably square, but only one wall is left. From the Gatehouse, part of the Curtain Wall, which enclosed the Castle, went up to the top of the motte.
The . . . — — Map (db m129687) HM |
| Near High Street at Castle Gate, on the left when traveling east. |
| | The Shell Keep and Angled Towers
The second motte towers 20 metres above the High Street. It was built around 1100 and topped with a shell keep. This was basically a wall around the top of the motte. The most secure and important buildings, where . . . — — Map (db m129666) HM |
| Near High Street at Castle Gate, on the left when traveling east. |
| | The Weald is an area surrounded by chalk hills called the North and South Downs. Lewes is on the South Downs. In the distance you can see the sandstone ridge of the High weald.
Closer to Lewes is the Low Weald. For many years the Weald was . . . — — Map (db m129713) HM |
| On High Street at Westgate Street, on the right when traveling east on High Street. |
| | 1768 — 1774. In this house lived Thomas Paine, Writer and Revolutionary. ( the marker text is inscribed along the bottom of the upper storey ) — — Map (db m129782) HM |
| Near High Street at Castle Gate, on the left when traveling east. |
| | What Happened Where?
The de Warenne family lived inside the safest part of the Castle, the Shell Keep. Most of the Castle's occupants lived and worked in the Bailey.
This was a large, roughly oval area between the two mottes and inside the . . . — — Map (db m129694) HM |
| On Church Lane at Vicarage Lane, on the left when traveling north on Church Lane. |
| | In Grateful Memory of the Men
of Westfield Whose Names Are
Recorded Below Who Gave Their
Lives in the Great War 1914 - 1918
Herbert Henry Baker · Albert Ball · Lewis Crampton Barden · William Barrow · Stephen Blackman · Owen Carrick · . . . — — Map (db m129381) WM |
| On Archdeacon Street, on the left when traveling east. |
| | The standing wall on this site incorporates remnants of the church built about 900 AD by Aethelflaed, the daughter of King Alfred the Great.
Aethelflaed and her husband Aethelred were rulers of Mercia at a time when its eastern territory was . . . — — Map (db m155013) HM |
| | Here in 1136 an Augustinian religious community was established. It grew to be a thriving centre for learning, hospitality and business.
In its heyday, the Priory was home to 30 priests, called canons, and around 80 servants, employees and . . . — — Map (db m155212) HM |
| | On the night of 17th September 1940 during The Blitz, at London Auxiliary Fire Station stood on this site when it was hit by a bomb Fireman Harry Ehrengott (Errington), son of Jewish immigrants living in Soho, won the George Cross the . . . — — Map (db m160254) HM |
| On King William Street at Lower Thames Street, on the left when traveling south on King William Street. |
| | London Bridge
One site, many bridges
The current bridge is one of many since the Romans built the first one close to this site 2,000 years ago; it is thought to have had a drawbridge in the centre to allow ships to sail upriver just like . . . — — Map (db m118611) HM |
| On Cornhill at Threadneedle Street, on the right when traveling west on Cornhill. |
| | The Heart of the City
This panel stands in the heart of the City of London near some of the most important financial and civic buildings in the capital. This is the part of London where over 350,000 people work by day, while there are a mere . . . — — Map (db m130044) HM |
| On Whitcomb Street at Coventry Street, on the left when traveling south on Whitcomb Street. |
| | On 15 April 1991, on the occasion of the Swiss Confederation, the Right Worshipful the Lord Mayor of Westminster, Councillor David Avery named this area “Swiss Court” as a token of the lasting friendship between Switzerland and the . . . — — Map (db m117772) HM |
| On Strand just from Villiers Street, on the left when traveling west. |
| | In the early hours of Friday 16 October 1987 a great storm struck South East England. In four violent hours London lost 250,000 trees. Its skyline changed for ever. The Evening Standard launched a tree appeal and this English oak, placed here a . . . — — Map (db m122247) HM |
| On Golden Square just west of Upper James Street, on the left when traveling west. |
| | The name Golden Square would appear to originate from Gelding Close which referred to the land being used for the grazing of horses. A building licence was granted for the land in 1673 and development proceeded initiated by two speculators, John . . . — — Map (db m111770) HM |
| On Mount Street just east of South Audley Street. |
| | Mount Street Gardens was first laid out as a public garden in 1889-90 on the site of a former burial ground belonging to the parish of St. George Hanover Square. Mount Street takes its name from Mount Field, which included Oliver's Mount, the . . . — — Map (db m121347) HM |
| On Southampton Street at Henrietta Street, on the left when traveling north on Southampton Street. |
| | Here
Lived and Died
Admiral
Edward Russell
Earl of Orford
Born 1653 Died 1727 — — Map (db m118783) HM |
| On Strand at Aldwych, on the right when traveling west on Strand. |
| | Air Chief Marshal Lord Dowding was Commander-in-Chief of Fighter Command, Royal Air Force, from its formation in 1936 until November 1940. He was thus responsible for the preparation for and the conduct of the Battle of Britain.
With remarkable . . . — — Map (db m111385) HM WM |
| On Waterloo Place at Pall Mall, on the left when traveling north on Waterloo Place. |
| | Air Chief Marshal Sir Keith Park commanded Number 11 Group Fighter Command which defended London and South East England successfully during the Battle of Britain
Responsible for the hour by hour decisions of 11 Group New Zealander Keith Park . . . — — Map (db m111059) HM WM |
| On Whitehall at Richmond Terrace, on the right when traveling north on Whitehall. |
| | . . . — — Map (db m117921) HM WM |
| On Strand at Essex Street, on the right when traveling east on Strand. |
| | In Memory Of
Andrew Young F S I
First Valuer to the London County Council
1889 — 1914
He Laboured to Beautify
The London He Loved — — Map (db m118774) HM |
| On Park Lane at Brook Gate, on the left when traveling north on Park Lane. |
| | This monument is dedicated to all the animals that served and died alongside British and Allied Forces in wars and campaigns throughout time
They had no choice
Many and various animals were employed to support British and Allied Forces in . . . — — Map (db m121337) WM |
| On Grosvenor Street just west of Broadbent Street, on the left when traveling west. |
| |
Actress
First occupant of
this house
1725-1730 — — Map (db m110232) HM |
| On Montagu Square just south of Montagu Place. |
| |
Novelist
Lived Here — — Map (db m109080) HM |
| On Shaftesbury Avenue at Rupert Street, on the left when traveling east on Shaftesbury Avenue. |
| |
Originally intended for musicals,
the Apollo Theatre opened in 1901
with a farce called the 'Belle of
Bohemia'. A popular policy of musicals,
drama and comedy has continued
to the present day. Notable long-runs
in recent years include . . . — — Map (db m121302) HM |
| On Grosvenor Gardens at Hobart Place, on the left when traveling north on Grosvenor Gardens. |
| | Lieutenant General
Augustus
Henry Lane Fox
Pitt-Rivers
1827-1900
Anthropologist and
Archaeologist
lived here — — Map (db m118103) HM |
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