Bandstand, Larne (5)
The commemorative plaque recording the bequest from Robert Thomas Ross. © Copyright Albert Bridge and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph
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Plaque on the dam at Llyn Egnant, Ceredigion
The date given is 1966 which I am assuming is the year the dam was completed and officially "opened" by the Chairman of local water authority of the time. © Copyright Roger Kidd and licensed...
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Loughborough Station - commemorative plaque
Need I say more? © Copyright Chris Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph
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York: toll removal plaque on Lendal Bridge
Looking along the start (travelling northeast) of the parapet of Lendal Bridge, past a metal plaque which states that the bridge was declared free from toll on the 7th day of August 1894. The...
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Name and number plaque on Austcliff Bridge near Caunsall
Bridge number 24 on the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal is called Austcliff Bridge. This is probably the original 18th century spelling, because other places nearby use the spelling...
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Wakefield Stars:- Dame Barbara Hepworth, sculptor
The sculptor Barbara Hepworth, 1903 1975, was born in Wakefield, where she attended Wakefield Girls High School. Hepworths sculptures are on display at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park and at...
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The Hepworth Wakefield - footbridge 1
Pedestrian access to the Hepworth from Thornes Lane, (where the car park for the gallery is located). The footbridge crosses the River Calder. Re the plaque in the pavement:-...
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Wakefield Stars:- Sir Martin Frobisher, Elizabethan explorer
Sir Martin Frobisher was born in Altofts around 1535 and eventually became a privateer, like another famous Elizabethan seaman, Sir Francis Drake, with whom he accompanied on a voyage to the West...
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Wakefield Stars:- Stan Barstow. Author
Stan Barstow was born in 1928 in the West Riding of Yorkshire. He attended Ossett Grammar School and started writing in the fifties. The novel A Kind of Loving in 1960 was a major success,...
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Wakefield Stars:- Neil Fox MBE, Rugby league player coach
Neil Fox MBE, The brother of fellow rugby league players, Peter and Don Fox, was born 4 May 1939 in Sharlston, West Yorkshire, an English former rugby league footballer and player-coach of the...
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Wakefield Stars:- Jane McDonald, entertainer
Jane rocketed to stardom in 1998 when she first appeared on our screens in the BBC1 docusoap 'The Cruise', as top of the bill on board the ship 'The Galaxy'. The series attracted 13 million...
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Wakefield Stars:- David Topliss, rugby league player and coach
Normanton born David Topliss earned his legendary status with Wakefield Trinity Rugby League club with a 14-season service as a player and captain, followed by seven years as Head Coach....
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Wakefield Stars:- John Harrison, clockmaker
John Harrison was born in 1693 at Foulby. See SE3917 : Blue plaque, John Harrison He was the eldest son of the estate carpenter for Nostell Priory. Harrison became a skilful, self taught clock...
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Wakefield Stars:- Indie band, The Cribs.
The Cribs are an English three-piece rock band from Wakefield, West Yorkshire. For more information on the band go to Link See SE3320 : Wakefield Stars, walk of fame, the Bull Ring (1) © Copyright...
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Plaque, Mildura Court flats, Hornsey
© Copyright Julian Osley and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph
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Wakefield Stars:- Charles Waterton, naturalist and explorer
Charles Waterton, 1782 1865, was an English naturalist and explorer born at Walton Hall, Wakefield. He lived on the estate all his life. See SE3616 : Waterton Park Hotel Waterton was an early...
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Wakefield Stars:- John Godber, playwright
John was born in Upton, West Yorkshire. John's plays are performed across the world and he has the distinction of being one of the most performed writers in the English language. His first...
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Name plaque on Clay House Bridge near Caunsall
The bridges on the Staffordshire & Worcesterashire Canal are named and numbered. This is number 25 and named Clay House Bridge. There no longer seems to be a building called Clay House in...
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Plaque, The Church of All Saints
This plaque is to be found in the tower. © Copyright Maigheach-gheal and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph
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Plaque, The Church of All Saints
This plaque is to be found in the tower. © Copyright Maigheach-gheal and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph
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