Documenting the historical links between people and places as recorded by commemorative plaques

Dockmanager's office. Former Surrey Commercial Docks Superintendent's Office built in 1887 and restored to its original condition by LDDC in 1985.

Old Dock Offices, Surrey Quays Road, London, United Kingdom

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Nobel Prize for Chemistry Wilhelm Ostwald 1853-1932 studied and worked at the University of Tartu

University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia

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Wilhelm Ostwald
(1853-1932) chemist

The Old Hall. On this site lived church benefactor Sir Henry Firebrace (1619-1691) Courtier to King Charles I, Charles II and James II

High Street, Stoke Golding, United Kingdom

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Texas Historical Marker #06800

First Presbyterian Church of Rusk. The Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Rusk was organized on May 2, 1847 by the Rev. J. B. Harris, with a charter membership of four. A Sunday School was begun in 1850, and existed as a Union school until the 1880s. Ecumenical relationships were strong with other churches in town, and the Presbyterian church building was used by various denominations. The "Old School" congregation of the Presbyterian Church in the U.S. was organized in March 1831 by the Rev. J. M. Becton and the Rev. J. C. Sharp, with eight charter members. A sanctuary was built on Henderson Street in 1854, and a parsonage was added in 1888-1889, largely through the efforts of the Ladies' Aid Society. The two congregations united to form the First Presbyterian Church on April 6, 1906. This property was acquired, and both church buildings were moved to the new site. The "Old School" church was converted to a parsonage. The present sanctuary was built in 1913-14, and was the first brick church in Rusk. A new parsonage was added in 1925. Throughout its history, which began one year after the city's founding, the Presbyterian church has sought to serve its community with outreach programs. #6800

312 N. Main Street, Rusk, TX, United States

Sir Henry Wellcome 1853-1936 pharmacist, founder of the Wellcome Trust and Foundation lived here

6 Gloucester Gate, Camden, NW1, London, United Kingdom

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Sir Henry Wellcome FRS
(1853-1936) pharmacist

Royal Carriage Factory South Range Warehouse Grade II Listed Building Built 1802-5

Major Draper Street, Woolwich, United Kingdom

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For the successful restoration and extension of The Lapworth Museum of Geology by The University of Birmingham

Lapworth Museum of Geology, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom

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University of Birmingham
(1900-present) University

Lapworth Museum of Geology
(1920-present) museum

Texas Historical Marker #12296

Trinity Lutheran Church. Herman and Clara (Vogel) Specht platted the Clara townsite in 1886, and the community rapidly swelled with German immigrants. The Rev. Francis M. Rudi of Wichita Falls began to conduct Lutheran worship services in the Clara public schoolhouse in 1899. The congregation assembled there adopted a church constitution on May 24, 1900, with 16 charter members, and called the Rev. Mr. Rudi as their pastor in December. He taught the church's parochial school in addition to his other duties. The congregation erected a church building and a parsonage in 1901 and a larger school building in 1908. In 1918 they hired a full-time school teacher. During World War I, the pastor began to preach in English twice a month, and classes were held only in English. By 1945 the church had 359 members. The congregation continues in the traditions of its founders. (2000) #12296

11869 FM 1813, Burkburnett, TX, United States

Texas Historical Marker #03932

Pansy Baptist Church. The Pansy Baptist Church was organized in 1905 by J. V. Leatherwood, John Holt, P. H. Leatherwood, Snow Loyd, and J. M. Leatherwood to serve the residents of the Pansy Community. Church services were conducted in the school building until 1916 when the congregation constructed its first sanctuary. An arbor was built on the church grounds for revival services. The church building was moved two miles south in 1946 for the convenience of the membership. A parsonage was erected in 1947 for the congregation's first full-time pastor. A new sanctuary was built and was dedicated on July 16, 1950. The church building burned in August 1965, and services were held in a church member's barn until December, when a new structure was completed. The church supported a strong mission outreach program. Through the years population dwindled in the rural community of Pansy. In 1995 the remaining members of the Pansy Baptist Church voted to disband. The church building was donated to the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, an African American congregation in Floydada. The building was moved 32 miles by 140 volunteers from Crosbyton, Pansy, Floydada, and Wiley. (1996) #3932

?, Crosbyton, TX, United States

Temple 2000 George Wyllie RSA MBE This sculpture marks the site of the original Rolls Royce factory. It was inspired by the memories of local people, many of whom worked at the factory, and was commissioned as part of the 'Manchester Coming Home' Millennium celebrations.

Stretford Road, Hulme, Manchester, United Kingdom

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George Wyllie

Rolls Royce

Terminus of the Jersey Railway Company 1895-1936

Esplanade, St. Helier, Jersey

Kentucky Historical Marker #0702

First Kentucky Oil Well. In 1818, Marcus Huling and Andrew Zimmerman were drilling salt wells along South Fork of Cumberland River. On land leased from Martin Beaty they struck oil. Attempts to market it downriver were not successful, so oil was barreled and carted away for medicinal use. This was the first commercial oil well; its production reached one hundred barrels daily. See over. (Reverse) Martin Beaty (Beatty) - First came to this area in 1817 and bought land on the South Fork. Besides operating salt works, Beaty served as state senator, 1824-28, 1832; representative, 1848; and was elected to Congress in 1832. He was twice a Presidential elector; served locally on first Board of Common School Commissioners. Died in 1856. Beattyville, Lee County, was named for his family. Over.

Courthouse lawn, US 27, Whitley City, KY, United States