Notable Figures
Notable Figures Named Across the Archive
This page surfaces historically notable or especially recurring figures named inside the posts themselves, then links straight into the Posts view with that person's name already filled in as a keyword search.
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Joseph Beck was founder of Clissold Park who named it after his grandfather Thomas Barton Beck. The archive most often connects Joseph Beck with Clissold Park and Clissold Park Campaign. Joseph Beck appears in 283 archive posts, with repeated references around 1880, 1886, and 1891.
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William Patten was teller of the Exchequer and humanist scholar. The archive most often connects William Patten with Church Street and Schools. William Patten appears in 282 archive posts, with repeated references around 1563, 1700, and 1935.
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Daniel Defoe lived in a large detached house on Church Street. The archive most often connects Daniel Defoe with Clarence Tavern and Misc. Streets. Daniel Defoe appears in 162 archive posts, with repeated references around 1860, 1868, and 1870.
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Jonathan Hoare appears repeatedly in archive posts about Clissold House. The archive most often connects Jonathan Hoare with Clissold House. Jonathan Hoare appears in 124 archive posts, with repeated references around 1790, 1793, and 1889.
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George Gilbert Scott was prolific Gothic Revival architect mainly associated with the design. The archive most often connects George Gilbert Scott with Green Lanes and Churches and Chapels. George Gilbert Scott appears in 91 archive posts, with repeated references around 1855, 1858, and 1890.
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John Runtz was Beck’s ‘partner-in-crime’ and a prominent local open spaces campaigner. The archive most often connects John Runtz with Clissold Park and Clissold Park Campaign. John Runtz appears in 86 archive posts, with repeated references around 1880, 1890, and 1891.
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Frank Matcham appears repeatedly in archive posts about Stoke Newington Road and Architects and Builders. The archive most often connects Frank Matcham with Stoke Newington Road and Architects and Builders. Frank Matcham appears in 85 archive posts, with repeated references around 1854, 1897, and 1950.
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John Oldrid Scott was son of the church’s architect Sir George Gilbert Scott. The archive most often connects John Oldrid Scott with Green Lanes and Churches and Chapels. John Oldrid Scott appears in 54 archive posts, with repeated references around 1855, 1858, and 1890.
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William Booth was founder of the Salvation Army in Abney Park Cemetery in 1912. The archive most often connects William Booth with Abney Park and Abney Park Cemetery. William Booth appears in 51 archive posts, with repeated references around 1829, 1890, and 1912.
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Charles Fleetwood appears repeatedly in archive posts about Church Street and Misc. Streets. The archive most often connects Charles Fleetwood with Church Street and Misc. Streets. Charles Fleetwood appears in 48 archive posts, with repeated references around 1618, 1635, and 1872.
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Giles Gilbert Scott was designer of the iconic British red telephone kiosk. The archive most often connects Giles Gilbert Scott with Green Lanes and Churches and Chapels. Giles Gilbert Scott appears in 46 archive posts, with repeated references around 1855, 1890, and 1926.
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George William Alexander was prominent abolitionist on the corner of Clissold Crescent opposite Clissold Park. The archive most often connects George William Alexander with Church Street and Misc. Streets. George William Alexander appears in 45 archive posts, with repeated references around 1839, 1918, and 1953.
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Edgar Allan Poe, who later became a famous writer and poet. The archive most often connects Edgar Allan Poe with Church Street and Schools. Edgar Allan Poe appears in 42 archive posts, with repeated references around 1809, 1849, and 1880.
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Marc Bolan appears repeatedly in archive posts about Stoke Newington Common and Performers and Entertainers. The archive most often connects Marc Bolan with Stoke Newington Common and Performers and Entertainers. Marc Bolan appears in 40 archive posts, with repeated references around 1947, 1957, and 1962.
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John Wilmer was eccentric’ wealthy Quaker who lived at 187 Stoke Newington High St in the 1760s and left. The archive most often connects John Wilmer with Wilmer Place and Dissenters and Quakers. John Wilmer appears in 39 archive posts, with repeated references around 1712, 1764, and 1983.
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Isaac Watts was hymn writer and theologian. The archive most often connects Isaac Watts with Abney Park and Abney Park Cemetery. Isaac Watts appears in 39 archive posts, with repeated references around 1674, 1748, and 1843.
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Robert Smirke was architect of the British Museum. The archive most often connects Robert Smirke with Stoke Newington Road and Architects and Builders. Robert Smirke appears in 37 archive posts, with repeated references around 1821, 1940, and 1960.
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Thomas Cubitt, who built Belgravia and north Bloomsbury. The archive most often connects Thomas Cubitt with Albion Road and Misc. Streets. Thomas Cubitt appears in 37 archive posts, with repeated references around 1788, 1820, and 1830.
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Charles Booth appears repeatedly in archive posts about Church Street and Maps. The archive most often connects Charles Booth with Church Street and Maps. Charles Booth appears in 37 archive posts, with repeated references around 1890, 1897, and 1898.
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William Crawshay, who lived in the estate that is now Clissold Park. The archive most often connects William Crawshay with Clissold Park and General Park Views. William Crawshay appears in 36 archive posts, with repeated references around 1804, 1834, and 1835.
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Oliver Cromwell was wife of Stoke Newington resident General Fleetwood lies buried beneath the old church. The archive most often connects Oliver Cromwell with Church Street and Misc. Streets. Oliver Cromwell appears in 36 archive posts, with repeated references around 1618, 1635, and 1872.
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Herbert John Ormond was Mayor of Stoke Newington from 1913-19. The archive most often connects Herbert John Ormond with Lordship Road and Mayors. Herbert John Ormond appears in 36 archive posts, with repeated references around 1919, 1933, and 1934.
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Princess Margaret appears repeatedly in archive posts about Green Lanes and Mayors. The archive most often connects Princess Margaret with Green Lanes and Mayors. Princess Margaret appears in 36 archive posts, with repeated references around 1928, 1950, and 1953.
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James Stephen, who lived in Stoke Newington Church Street and is buried in St. The archive most often connects James Stephen with Church Street and Churches and Chapels. James Stephen appears in 35 archive posts, with repeated references around 1758, 1807, and 1832.
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Carrie Maude Eve was the 15th woman mayor in UK’s history when she was elected Mayor of the Metropolitan Bo. The archive most often connects Carrie Maude Eve with Albion Road and Mayors. Carrie Maude Eve appears in 31 archive posts, with repeated references around 1835, 1917, and 1924.
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Samuel Hoare Jr appears repeatedly in archive posts about Church Street and Clissold House. The archive most often connects Samuel Hoare Jr with Church Street and Clissold House. Samuel Hoare Jr appears in 31 archive posts, with repeated references around 1751, 1825, and 1936.
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Eliza Crawshay inherited the estate from her father William in 1834 and married Rev. The archive most often connects Eliza Crawshay with Clissold House. Eliza Crawshay appears in 30 archive posts, with repeated references around 1834, 1835, and 1882.
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Joseph Jackson Lister appears repeatedly in archive posts about Yoakley Road and Dissenters and Quakers. The archive most often connects Joseph Jackson Lister with Yoakley Road and Dissenters and Quakers. Joseph Jackson Lister appears in 27 archive posts, with repeated references around 1786, 1869, and 1886.
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Arthur Edward Sewell appears repeatedly in archive posts about The Red Lion and Architects and Builders. The archive most often connects Arthur Edward Sewell with The Red Lion and Architects and Builders. Arthur Edward Sewell appears in 26 archive posts, with repeated references around 1872, 1924, and 1946.
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William Eve was nd Mayor of Stoke Newington and a highly respected local resident for many years. The archive most often connects William Eve with Church Street and Mayors. William Eve appears in 25 archive posts, with repeated references around 1835, 1916, and 1924.
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Colin Roach appears repeatedly in archive posts about Hackney Downs and Police. The archive most often connects Colin Roach with Hackney Downs and Police. Colin Roach appears in 25 archive posts, with repeated references around 1980, 1983, and 1990.
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Anna Laetitia Barbauld was prominent English poet. The archive most often connects Anna Laetitia Barbauld with Church Street and Churches and Chapels. Anna Laetitia Barbauld appears in 24 archive posts, with repeated references around 1743, 1825, and 1937.
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George Crawshay appears repeatedly in archive posts about Clissold Park and General Park Views. The archive most often connects George Crawshay with Clissold Park and General Park Views. George Crawshay appears in 24 archive posts, with repeated references around 1882, 1884, and 1886.
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Thomas Jackson appears repeatedly in archive posts about Church Street and Churches and Chapels. The archive most often connects Thomas Jackson with Church Street and Churches and Chapels. Thomas Jackson appears in 23 archive posts, with repeated references around 1855, 1858, and 1890.
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Matthew Allen was prominent Stoke Newington Quaker. The archive most often connects Matthew Allen with Bethune Road and Factories and Industry. Matthew Allen appears in 22 archive posts, with repeated references around 1870, 1873, and 1874.
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William Allen was buried in the Quaker Burial Ground in Yoakley Road. The archive most often connects William Allen with Church Street and Misc. Streets. William Allen appears in 20 archive posts, with repeated references around 1770, 1796, and 1843.
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Field Marshal Sir William appears repeatedly in archive posts about Church Street and Architects and Builders. The archive most often connects Field Marshal Sir William with Church Street and Architects and Builders. Field Marshal Sir William appears in 19 archive posts, with repeated references around 1877, 1923, and 1962.
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King George appears repeatedly in archive posts about Princess May Road and Mayors. The archive most often connects King George with Princess May Road and Mayors. King George appears in 19 archive posts, with repeated references around 1911, 1928, and 1935.
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Aneurin Bevan was then Minister of Health. The archive most often connects Aneurin Bevan with Albion Road and Post-War Rebuilding and Redevelopment. Aneurin Bevan appears in 18 archive posts, with repeated references around 1948, 1949, and 1952.
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Edward Mann appears repeatedly in archive posts about Church Street and Factories and Industry. The archive most often connects Edward Mann with Church Street and Factories and Industry. Edward Mann appears in 18 archive posts, with repeated references around 1960, 1969, and 1977.
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Shirley Hibberd was nature writer and Stoke Newington resident. The archive most often connects Shirley Hibberd with Lordship Terrace and Misc. Streets. Shirley Hibberd appears in 18 archive posts, with repeated references around 1825, 1858, and 1890.
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Job Edwards built houses in Church St between Edward’s Lane and the old church. The archive most often connects Job Edwards with Edward's Lane and Libraries. Job Edwards appears in 17 archive posts, with repeated references around 1717, 1899, and 1904.
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John Bransby appears repeatedly in archive posts about Church Street and Schools. The archive most often connects John Bransby with Church Street and Schools. John Bransby appears in 17 archive posts, with repeated references around 1809, 1849, and 1880.
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William Butterfield appears repeatedly in archive posts about Allen Road and Churches and Chapels. The archive most often connects William Butterfield with Allen Road and Churches and Chapels. William Butterfield appears in 16 archive posts, with repeated references around 1849, 1853, and 1954.
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Wynne Edwin Baxter appears repeatedly in archive posts about Church Street and Misc. Streets. The archive most often connects Wynne Edwin Baxter with Church Street and Misc. Streets. Wynne Edwin Baxter appears in 16 archive posts, with repeated references around 1844, 1888, and 1920.
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Michael Marland appears repeatedly in archive posts about Green Lanes and Pumping Station. The archive most often connects Michael Marland with Green Lanes and Pumping Station. Michael Marland appears in 14 archive posts, with repeated references around 1935, 1971, and 2008.
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William Hosking appears repeatedly in archive posts about Abney Park and Abney Park Cemetery. The archive most often connects William Hosking with Abney Park and Abney Park Cemetery. William Hosking appears in 14 archive posts, with repeated references around 1800, 1839, and 1840.
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Thomas Gudgeon, who bought and house. The archive most often connects Thomas Gudgeon with Clissold Park and General Park Views. Thomas Gudgeon appears in 14 archive posts, with repeated references around 1804, 1811, and 1835.
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Alexander Raleigh was Congregational minister who is buried in Abney Park Cemetery. The archive most often connects Alexander Raleigh with Abney Park and Churches and Chapels. Alexander Raleigh appears in 12 archive posts, with repeated references around 1817, 1880, and 1989.
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William Chadwell Mylne appears repeatedly in archive posts about New River and Architects and Builders. The archive most often connects William Chadwell Mylne with New River and Architects and Builders. William Chadwell Mylne appears in 12 archive posts, with repeated references around 1854, 1855, and 1971.
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John Wornham Penfold appears repeatedly in archive posts about Nevill Road and Architects and Builders. The archive most often connects John Wornham Penfold with Nevill Road and Architects and Builders. John Wornham Penfold appears in 12 archive posts, with repeated references around 1828, 1866, and 1909.
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Richard Payne appears repeatedly in archive posts about The Rochester Castle and Music Venues. The archive most often connects Richard Payne with The Rochester Castle and Music Venues. Richard Payne appears in 12 archive posts, with repeated references around 1721, 1801, and 1809.
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Charles Barry, who designed the Palace of Westminster. The archive most often connects Charles Barry with Clissold Road and Churches and Chapels. Charles Barry appears in 11 archive posts, with repeated references around 1829, 1845, and 1854.
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Henry Cole appears repeatedly in archive posts about Church Street and Misc. Streets. The archive most often connects Henry Cole with Church Street and Misc. Streets. Henry Cole appears in 11 archive posts, with repeated references around 1733, 1942, and 1985.
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Michael Yoakley was Quaker businessman. The archive most often connects Michael Yoakley with Yoakley Road and Dissenters and Quakers. Michael Yoakley appears in 10 archive posts, with repeated references around 1829, 1835, and 1937.
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John Jay appears repeatedly in archive posts about Abney Park and Abney Park Cemetery. The archive most often connects John Jay with Abney Park and Abney Park Cemetery. John Jay appears in 8 archive posts, with repeated references around 1805, 1840, and 1872.
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John Howard appears repeatedly in archive posts about Church Street and Misc. Streets. The archive most often connects John Howard with Church Street and Misc. Streets. John Howard appears in 8 archive posts, with repeated references around 1726, 1790, and 1935.
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John Reginald Truelove designed the Town Hall in Church St. The archive most often connects John Reginald Truelove with Church Street and Architects and Builders. John Reginald Truelove appears in 7 archive posts, with repeated references around 1886, 1930, and 1942.
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James Mather appears repeatedly in archive posts about Abney Park and Abney Park Cemetery. The archive most often connects James Mather with Abney Park and Abney Park Cemetery. James Mather appears in 6 archive posts, with repeated references around 1840.
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Joseph Bonomi Jr appears repeatedly in archive posts about Abney Park and Abney Park Cemetery. The archive most often connects Joseph Bonomi Jr with Abney Park and Abney Park Cemetery. Joseph Bonomi Jr appears in 6 archive posts, with repeated references around 1839, 1840, and 1845.
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Robert William Billings appears repeatedly in archive posts about New River and Architects and Builders. The archive most often connects Robert William Billings with New River and Architects and Builders. Robert William Billings appears in 6 archive posts, with repeated references around 1845, 1855, and 1971.
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Edward William Armstrong appears repeatedly in archive posts about Church Street and Misc. Streets. The archive most often connects Edward William Armstrong with Church Street and Misc. Streets. Edward William Armstrong appears in 5 archive posts, with repeated references around 1593, 1629, and 1644.
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Charles Holden designed 44 Tube Stations in the 1920s-30s including Manor House. The archive most often connects Charles Holden with Architects and Builders. Charles Holden appears in 5 archive posts, with repeated references around 1900, 1932, and 1965.
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James Brooks appears repeatedly in archive posts about Burma Road and Architects and Builders. The archive most often connects James Brooks with Burma Road and Architects and Builders. James Brooks appears in 3 archive posts, with repeated references around 1825, 1860, and 1901.