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1010	dbpedia	0	20	https://www.science.gov/topicpages/k/k-fold%2Bcross%2Bvalidation	en	fold cross validation: Topics by Science.gov			[ "https://www.science.gov/scigov/desktop/en/images/SciGov_logo.png" ]	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[]	null		en			null	K-Fold Crossvalidation in Canonical Analysis. ERIC Educational Resources Information Center Liang, Kun-Hsia; And Others 1995-01-01 A computer-assisted, K-fold cross-validation technique is discussed in the framework of canonical correlation analysis of randomly generated data sets. Analysis results suggest that this technique can effectively reduce the contamination of canonical variates and canonical correlations by sample-specific variance components. (Author/SLD) Cross-validation pitfalls when selecting and assessing regression and classification models. PubMed Krstajic, Damjan; Buturovic, Ljubomir J; Leahy, David E; Thomas, Simon 2014-03-29 We address the problem of selecting and assessing classification and regression models using cross-validation. Current state-of-the-art methods can yield models with high variance, rendering them unsuitable for a number of practical applications including QSAR. In this paper we describe and evaluate best practices which improve reliability and increase confidence in selected models. A key operational component of the proposed methods is cloud computing which enables routine use of previously infeasible approaches. We describe in detail an algorithm for repeated grid-search V-fold cross-validation for parameter tuning in classification and regression, and we define a repeated nested cross-validation algorithm for model assessment. As regards variable selection and parameter tuning we define two algorithms (repeated grid-search cross-validation and double cross-validation), and provide arguments for using the repeated grid-search in the general case. We show results of our algorithms on seven QSAR datasets. The variation of the prediction performance, which is the result of choosing different splits of the dataset in V-fold cross-validation, needs to be taken into account when selecting and assessing classification and regression models. We demonstrate the importance of repeating cross-validation when selecting an optimal model, as well as the importance of repeating nested cross-validation when assessing a prediction error. Empirical Performance of Cross-Validation With Oracle Methods in a Genomics Context PubMed Central Martinez, Josue G.; Carroll, Raymond J.; MÃ¼ller, Samuel; Sampson, Joshua N.; Chatterjee, Nilanjan 2012-01-01 When employing model selection methods with oracle properties such as the smoothly clipped absolute deviation (SCAD) and the Adaptive Lasso, it is typical to estimate the smoothing parameter by m-fold cross-validation, for example, m = 10. In problems where the true regression function is sparse and the signals large, such cross-validation typically works well. However, in regression modeling of genomic studies involving Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNP), the true regression functions, while thought to be sparse, do not have large signals. We demonstrate empirically that in such problems, the number of selected variables using SCAD and the Adaptive Lasso, with 10-fold cross-validation, is a random variable that has considerable and surprising variation. Similar remarks apply to non-oracle methods such as the Lasso. Our study strongly questions the suitability of performing only a single run of m-fold cross-validation with any oracle method, and not just the SCAD and Adaptive Lasso. PMID:22347720 Empirical Performance of Cross-Validation With Oracle Methods in a Genomics Context. PubMed Martinez, Josue G; Carroll, Raymond J; MÃ¼ller, Samuel; Sampson, Joshua N; Chatterjee, Nilanjan 2011-11-01 When employing model selection methods with oracle properties such as the smoothly clipped absolute deviation (SCAD) and the Adaptive Lasso, it is typical to estimate the smoothing parameter by m-fold cross-validation, for example, m = 10. In problems where the true regression function is sparse and the signals large, such cross-validation typically works well. However, in regression modeling of genomic studies involving Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNP), the true regression functions, while thought to be sparse, do not have large signals. We demonstrate empirically that in such problems, the number of selected variables using SCAD and the Adaptive Lasso, with 10-fold cross-validation, is a random variable that has considerable and surprising variation. Similar remarks apply to non-oracle methods such as the Lasso. Our study strongly questions the suitability of performing only a single run of m-fold cross-validation with any oracle method, and not just the SCAD and Adaptive Lasso. Benchmarking protein classification algorithms via supervised cross-validation. PubMed KertÃ©sz-Farkas, Attila; Dhir, Somdutta; Sonego, Paolo; Pacurar, Mircea; Netoteia, Sergiu; Nijveen, Harm; Kuzniar, Arnold; Leunissen, Jack A M; Kocsor, AndrÃ¡s; Pongor, SÃ¡ndor 2008-04-24 Development and testing of protein classification algorithms are hampered by the fact that the protein universe is characterized by groups vastly different in the number of members, in average protein size, similarity within group, etc. Datasets based on traditional cross-validation (k-fold, leave-one-out, etc.) may not give reliable estimates on how an algorithm will generalize to novel, distantly related subtypes of the known protein classes. Supervised cross-validation, i.e., selection of test and train sets according to the known subtypes within a database has been successfully used earlier in conjunction with the SCOP database. Our goal was to extend this principle to other databases and to design standardized benchmark datasets for protein classification. Hierarchical classification trees of protein categories provide a simple and general framework for designing supervised cross-validation strategies for protein classification. Benchmark datasets can be designed at various levels of the concept hierarchy using a simple graph-theoretic distance. A combination of supervised and random sampling was selected to construct reduced size model datasets, suitable for algorithm comparison. Over 3000 new classification tasks were added to our recently established protein classification benchmark collection that currently includes protein sequence (including protein domains and entire proteins), protein structure and reading frame DNA sequence data. We carried out an extensive evaluation based on various machine-learning algorithms such as nearest neighbor, support vector machines, artificial neural networks, random forests and logistic regression, used in conjunction with comparison algorithms, BLAST, Smith-Waterman, Needleman-Wunsch, as well as 3D comparison methods DALI and PRIDE. The resulting datasets provide lower, and in our opinion more realistic estimates of the classifier performance than do random cross-validation schemes. A combination of supervised and Cross-Validation of Predictor Equations for Armor Crewman Performance DTIC Science & Technology 1980-01-01 Technical Report 447 CROSS-VALIDATION OF PREDICTOR EQUATIONS FOR ARMOR CREWMAN PERFORMANCE Anthony J. Maitland , Newell K. Eaton, and Janet F. Neft...ORG. REPORT NUMBER Anthony J/ Maitland . Newell K/EatorV. and B OTATO RN UBR. 9- PERFORMING ORGANIZATION NAME AND ADDRESS I0. PROGRAM ELEMENT, PROJECT...Technical Report 447 CROSS-VALIDATION OF PREDICTOR EQUATIONS FOR ARMOR CREWMAN PERFORMANCE Anthony J. Maitland , Newell K. Eaton, Accession For and Assessment of local friction in protein folding dynamics using a helix cross-linker. PubMed Markiewicz, Beatrice N; Jo, Hyunil; Culik, Robert M; DeGrado, William F; Gai, Feng 2013-11-27 Internal friction arising from local steric hindrance and/or the excluded volume effect plays an important role in controlling not only the dynamics of protein folding but also conformational transitions occurring within the native state potential well. However, experimental assessment of such local friction is difficult because it does not manifest itself as an independent experimental observable. Herein, we demonstrate, using the miniprotein trp-cage as a testbed, that it is possible to selectively increase the local mass density in a protein and hence the magnitude of local friction, thus making its effect directly measurable via folding kinetic studies. Specifically, we show that when a helix cross-linker, m-xylene, is placed near the most congested region of the trp-cage it leads to a significant decrease in both the folding rate (by a factor of 3.8) and unfolding rate (by a factor of 2.5 at 35 Â°C) but has little effect on protein stability. Thus, these results, in conjunction with those obtained with another cross-linked trp-cage and two uncross-linked variants, demonstrate the feasibility of using a nonperturbing cross-linker to help quantify the effect of internal friction. In addition, we estimate that a m-xylene cross-linker could lead to an increase in the roughness of the folding energy landscape by as much as 0.4-1.0k(B)T. Co-Translational Folding Trajectory of the HemK Helical Domain. PubMed Mercier, Evan; Rodnina, Marina V 2018-06-26 Protein folding begins co-translationally within the restricted space of the peptide exit tunnel of the ribosome. We have already shown that the N-terminal Î±-helical domain of the universally conserved N 5 -glutamine methyltransferase HemK is compacted within the exit tunnel and rearranges into the native fold upon emerging from the ribosome. However, the exact folding pathway of the domain remained unclear. Here we analyzed the rapid kinetics of translation and folding monitored by fluorescence resonance energy transfer and photoinduced electron transfer using global fitting to a model for synthesis of the 112-amino acid HemK fragment. Our results suggest that the co-translational folding trajectory of HemK starts within the tunnel and passes through four kinetically distinct folding intermediates that may represent sequential docking of helices to a growing compact core. The kinetics of the process is defined entirely by translation. The results show how analysis of ensemble kinetic data can be used to dissect complex trajectories of rapid conformational rearrangements in multicomponent systems. An adaptive bias - hybrid MD/kMC algorithm for protein folding and aggregation. PubMed Peter, Emanuel K; Shea, Joan-Emma 2017-07-05 In this paper, we present a novel hybrid Molecular Dynamics/kinetic Monte Carlo (MD/kMC) algorithm and apply it to protein folding and aggregation in explicit solvent. The new algorithm uses a dynamical definition of biases throughout the MD component of the simulation, normalized in relation to the unbiased forces. The algorithm guarantees sampling of the underlying ensemble in dependency of one average linear coupling factor ãÎ±ã Ï . We test the validity of the kinetics in simulations of dialanine and compare dihedral transition kinetics with long-time MD-simulations. We find that for low ãÎ±ã Ï values, kinetics are in good quantitative agreement. In folding simulations of TrpCage and TrpZip4 in explicit solvent, we also find good quantitative agreement with experimental results and prior MD/kMC simulations. Finally, we apply our algorithm to study growth of the Alzheimer Amyloid AÎ² 16-22 fibril by monomer addition. We observe two possible binding modes, one at the extremity of the fibril (elongation) and one on the surface of the fibril (lateral growth), on timescales ranging from ns to 8 Î¼s. A hybrid MD-kMC algorithm for folding proteins in explicit solvent. PubMed Peter, Emanuel Karl; Shea, Joan-Emma 2014-04-14 We present a novel hybrid MD-kMC algorithm that is capable of efficiently folding proteins in explicit solvent. We apply this algorithm to the folding of a small protein, Trp-Cage. Different kMC move sets that capture different possible rate limiting steps are implemented. The first uses secondary structure formation as a relevant rate event (a combination of dihedral rotations and hydrogen-bonding formation and breakage). The second uses tertiary structure formation events through formation of contacts via translational moves. Both methods fold the protein, but via different mechanisms and with different folding kinetics. The first method leads to folding via a structured helical state, with kinetics fit by a single exponential. The second method leads to folding via a collapsed loop, with kinetics poorly fit by single or double exponentials. In both cases, folding times are faster than experimentally reported values, The secondary and tertiary move sets are integrated in a third MD-kMC implementation, which now leads to folding of the protein via both pathways, with single and double-exponential fits to the rates, and to folding rates in good agreement with experimental values. The competition between secondary and tertiary structure leads to a longer search for the helix-rich intermediate in the case of the first pathway, and to the emergence of a kinetically trapped long-lived molten-globule collapsed state in the case of the second pathway. The algorithm presented not only captures experimentally observed folding intermediates and kinetics, but yields insights into the relative roles of local and global interactions in determining folding mechanisms and rates. Partial wave analysis for folded differential cross sections NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS) Machacek, J. R.; McEachran, R. P. 2018-03-01 The value of modified effective range theory (MERT) and the connection between differential cross sections and phase shifts in low-energy electron scattering has long been recognized. Recent experimental techniques involving magnetically confined beams have introduced the concept of folded differential cross sections (FDCS) where the forward (Î¸ â¤ Ï/2) and backward scattered (Î¸ â¥ Ï/2) projectiles are unresolved, that is the value measured at the angle Î¸ is the sum of the signal for particles scattered into the angles Î¸ and Ï - Î¸. We have developed an alternative approach to MERT in order to analyse low-energy folded differential cross sections for positrons and electrons. This results in a simplified expression for the FDCS when it is expressed in terms of partial waves and thereby enables one to extract the first few phase shifts from a fit to an experimental FDCS at low energies. Thus, this method predicts forward and backward angle scattering (0 to Ï) using only experimental FDCS data and can be used to determine the total elastic cross section solely from experimental results at low-energy, which are limited in angular range. U-folds as K3 fibrations NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS) Braun, Andreas P.; Fucito, Francesco; Morales, Jose Francisco 2013-10-01 We study four-dimensional flux vacua describing intrinsic non- perturbative systems of 3 and 7 branes in type IIB string theory. The solutions are described as compactifications of a G(ravity) theory on a Calabi Yau threefold which consists of a fibration of an auxiliary K3 surface over an S 2 base. In the spirit of F-theory, the complex structure of the K3 surface varying over the base codifies the details of the fluxes, the dilaton and the warp factors in type IIB string theory. We discuss in detail some simple examples of geometric and non-geometric solutions where the precise flux/geometry dictionary can be explicitly worked out. In particular, we describe non-geometric T-fold solutions exhibiting non-trivial T-duality monodromies exchanging 3- and 7-branes. The force-dependent mechanism of DnaK-mediated mechanical folding PubMed Central Perales-Calvo, Judit; Giganti, David; Stirnemann, Guillaume; Garcia-Manyes, Sergi 2018-01-01 It is well established that chaperones modulate the protein folding free-energy landscape. However, the molecular determinants underlying chaperone-mediated mechanical folding remain largely elusive, primarily because the force-extended unfolded conformation fundamentally differs from that characterized in biochemistry experiments. We use single-molecule force-clamp spectroscopy, combined with molecular dynamics simulations, to study the effect that the Hsp70 system has on the mechanical folding of three mechanically stiff model proteins. Our results demonstrate that, when working independently, DnaJ (Hsp40) and DnaK (Hsp70) work as holdases, blocking refolding by binding to distinct substrate conformations. Whereas DnaK binds to molten globuleâlike forms, DnaJ recognizes a cryptic sequence in the extended state in an unanticipated force-dependent manner. By contrast, the synergetic coupling of the Hsp70 system exhibits a marked foldase behavior. Our results offer unprecedented molecular and kinetic insights into the mechanisms by which mechanical force finely regulates chaperone binding, directly affecting protein elasticity. PMID:29487911 Validity of Hansen-Roach cross sections in low-enriched uranium systems DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV) Busch, R.D.; O'Dell, R.D. Within the nuclear criticality safety community, the Hansen-Roach 16 group cross section set has been the standard'' for use in k{sub eff} calculations over the past 30 years. Yet even with its widespread acceptance, there are still questions about its validity and adequacy, about the proper procedure for calculating the potential scattering cross section, {sigma}{sub p}, for uranium and plutonium, and about the concept of resonance self shielding and its impact on cross sections. This paper attempts to address these questions. It provides a brief background on the Hansen-Roach cross sections. Next is presented a review of resonances in crossmoreÂ Â» sections, self shielding of these resonances, and the use of {sigma}{sub p} to characterize resonance self shielding. Three prescriptions for calculating {sigma}{sub p} are given. Finally, results of several calculations of k{sub eff} on low-enriched uranium systems are provided to confirm the validity of the Hansen-Roach cross sections when applied to such systems.Â«Â less A new fold-cross metal mesh filter for suppressing side lobe leakage in terahertz region NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS) Lu, Changgui; Qi, Zhengqing; Guo, Wengao; Cui, Yiping 2018-04-01 In this paper we propose a new type of fold-cross metal mesh band pass filter, which keeps diffraction side lobe far away from the main transmission peak and shows much better side lobe suppression. Both experimental and theoretical studies are made to analyze the mechanism of side lobe. Compared to the traditional cross filter, the fold-cross filter has a much lower side lobe with almost the same central frequency, bandwidth and highest transmission about 98%. Using the photolithography and electroplating techniques, we experimentally extend the distance between the main peak and diffraction side lobe to larger than 1 THz for the fold-cross filter, which is two times larger than the cross filter while maintaining the main peak transmissions of 89% at 1.25 THz for the two structures. This type of single layer substrate-free fold-cross metal structure shows better design flexibility and structure reliability with the introduction of fold arms for metal mesh band pass filters. Cross Validation Through Two-Dimensional Solution Surface for Cost-Sensitive SVM. PubMed Gu, Bin; Sheng, Victor S; Tay, Keng Yeow; Romano, Walter; Li, Shuo 2017-06-01 Model selection plays an important role in cost-sensitive SVM (CS-SVM). It has been proven that the global minimum cross validation (CV) error can be efficiently computed based on the solution path for one parameter learning problems. However, it is a challenge to obtain the global minimum CV error for CS-SVM based on one-dimensional solution path and traditional grid search, because CS-SVM is with two regularization parameters. In this paper, we propose a solution and error surfaces based CV approach (CV-SES). More specifically, we first compute a two-dimensional solution surface for CS-SVM based on a bi-parameter space partition algorithm, which can fit solutions of CS-SVM for all values of both regularization parameters. Then, we compute a two-dimensional validation error surface for each CV fold, which can fit validation errors of CS-SVM for all values of both regularization parameters. Finally, we obtain the CV error surface by superposing K validation error surfaces, which can find the global minimum CV error of CS-SVM. Experiments are conducted on seven datasets for cost sensitive learning and on four datasets for imbalanced learning. Experimental results not only show that our proposed CV-SES has a better generalization ability than CS-SVM with various hybrids between grid search and solution path methods, and than recent proposed cost-sensitive hinge loss SVM with three-dimensional grid search, but also show that CV-SES uses less running time. Communication: nanosecond folding dynamics of an alpha helix: time-dependent 2D-IR cross peaks observed using polarization-sensitive dispersed pump-probe spectroscopy. PubMed Panman, Matthijs R; van Dijk, Chris N; Meuzelaar, Heleen; Woutersen, S 2015-01-28 We present a simple method to measure the dynamics of cross peaks in time-resolved two-dimensional vibrational spectroscopy. By combining suitably weighted dispersed pump-probe spectra, we eliminate the diagonal contribution to the 2D-IR response, so that the dispersed pump-probe signal contains the projection of only the cross peaks onto one of the axes of the 2D-IR spectrum. We apply the method to investigate the folding dynamics of an alpha-helical peptide in a temperature-jump experiment and find characteristic folding and unfolding time constants of 260 Â± 30 and 580 Â± 70 ns at 298 K. Approximate l-fold cross-validation with Least Squares SVM and Kernel Ridge Regression DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV) Edwards, Richard E; Zhang, Hao; Parker, Lynne Edwards 2013-01-01 Kernel methods have difficulties scaling to large modern data sets. The scalability issues are based on computational and memory requirements for working with a large matrix. These requirements have been addressed over the years by using low-rank kernel approximations or by improving the solvers scalability. However, Least Squares Support VectorMachines (LS-SVM), a popular SVM variant, and Kernel Ridge Regression still have several scalability issues. In particular, the O(n^3) computational complexity for solving a single model, and the overall computational complexity associated with tuning hyperparameters are still major problems. We address these problems by introducing an O(n log n) approximate l-foldmoreÂ Â» cross-validation method that uses a multi-level circulant matrix to approximate the kernel. In addition, we prove our algorithm s computational complexity and present empirical runtimes on data sets with approximately 1 million data points. We also validate our approximate method s effectiveness at selecting hyperparameters on real world and standard benchmark data sets. Lastly, we provide experimental results on using a multi-level circulant kernel approximation to solve LS-SVM problems with hyperparameters selected using our method.Â«Â less Design and 4D Printing of Cross-Folded Origami Structures: A Preliminary Investigation. PubMed Teoh, Joanne Ee Mei; An, Jia; Feng, Xiaofan; Zhao, Yue; Chua, Chee Kai; Liu, Yong 2018-03-03 In 4D printing research, different types of complex structure folding and unfolding have been investigated. However, research on cross-folding of origami structures (defined as a folding structure with at least two overlapping folds) has not been reported. This research focuses on the investigation of cross-folding structures using multi-material components along different axes and different horizontal hinge thickness with single homogeneous material. Tensile tests were conducted to determine the impact of multi-material components and horizontal hinge thickness. In the case of multi-material structures, the hybrid material composition has a significant impact on the overall maximum strain and Young's modulus properties. In the case of single material structures, the shape recovery speed is inversely proportional to the horizontal hinge thickness, while the flexural or bending strength is proportional to the horizontal hinge thickness. A hinge with a thickness of 0.5 mm could be folded three times prior to fracture whilst a hinge with a thickness of 0.3 mm could be folded only once prior to fracture. A hinge with a thickness of 0.1 mm could not even be folded without cracking. The introduction of a physical hole in the center of the folding/unfolding line provided stress relief and prevented fracture. A complex flower petal shape was used to successfully demonstrate the implementation of overlapping and non-overlapping folding lines using both single material segments and multi-material segments. Design guidelines for establishing cross-folding structures using multi-material components along different axes and different horizontal hinge thicknesses with single or homogeneous material were established. These guidelines can be used to design and implement complex origami structures with overlapping and non-overlapping folding lines. Combined overlapping folding structures could be implemented and allocating specific hole locations in the overall designs could be Design and 4D Printing of Cross-Folded Origami Structures: A Preliminary Investigation PubMed Central Teoh, Joanne Ee Mei; Feng, Xiaofan; Zhao, Yue; Liu, Yong 2018-01-01 In 4D printing research, different types of complex structure folding and unfolding have been investigated. However, research on cross-folding of origami structures (defined as a folding structure with at least two overlapping folds) has not been reported. This research focuses on the investigation of cross-folding structures using multi-material components along different axes and different horizontal hinge thickness with single homogeneous material. Tensile tests were conducted to determine the impact of multi-material components and horizontal hinge thickness. In the case of multi-material structures, the hybrid material composition has a significant impact on the overall maximum strain and Youngâs modulus properties. In the case of single material structures, the shape recovery speed is inversely proportional to the horizontal hinge thickness, while the flexural or bending strength is proportional to the horizontal hinge thickness. A hinge with a thickness of 0.5 mm could be folded three times prior to fracture whilst a hinge with a thickness of 0.3 mm could be folded only once prior to fracture. A hinge with a thickness of 0.1 mm could not even be folded without cracking. The introduction of a physical hole in the center of the folding/unfolding line provided stress relief and prevented fracture. A complex flower petal shape was used to successfully demonstrate the implementation of overlapping and non-overlapping folding lines using both single material segments and multi-material segments. Design guidelines for establishing cross-folding structures using multi-material components along different axes and different horizontal hinge thicknesses with single or homogeneous material were established. These guidelines can be used to design and implement complex origami structures with overlapping and non-overlapping folding lines. Combined overlapping folding structures could be implemented and allocating specific hole locations in the overall designs could be CROSS-CULTURAL ADAPTATION AND VALIDATION OF THE KOREAN VERSION OF THE CUMBERLAND ANKLE INSTABILITY TOOL. PubMed Ko, Jupil; Rosen, Adam B; Brown, Cathleen N 2015-12-01 The Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) is a valid and reliable patient reported outcome used to assess the presence and severity of chronic ankle instability (CAI). The CAIT has been cross-culturally adapted into other languages for use in non-English speaking populations. However, there are no valid questionnaires to assess CAI in individuals who speak Korean. The purpose of this study was to translate, cross-culturally adapt, and validate the CAIT, for use in a Korean-speaking population with CAI. Cross-cultural reliability study. The CAIT was cross-culturally adapted into Korean according to accepted guidelines and renamed the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool-Korean (CAIT-K). Twenty-three participants (12 males, 11 females) who were bilingual in English and Korean were recruited and completed the original and adapted versions to assess agreement between versions. An additional 168 national level Korean athletes (106 male, 62 females; ageâ=â20.3âÂ±â1.1 yrs), who participated inââ¥â90 minutes of physical activity per week, completed the final version of the CAIT-K twice within 14 days. Their completed questionnaires were assessed for internal consistency, test-retest reliability, criterion validity, and construct validity. For bilingual participants, intra-class correlation coefficients (ICC2,1) between the CAIT and the CAIT-K for test-retest reliability were 0.95 (SEM=1.83) and 0.96 (SEM=1.50) in right and left limbs, respectively. The Cronbach's alpha coefficients were 0.92 and 0.90 for the CAIT-K in right and left limbs, respectively. For native Korean speakers, the CAIT-K had high internal consistency (Cronbach's Î±=0.89) and intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC2,1â=â0.94, SEM=1.72), correlation with the physical component score (rho=0.70, pâ=â0.001) of the Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36), and the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin score was 0.87. The original CAIT was translated, cross-culturally adapted, and validated from English to Korean Accuracies of genomic breeding values in American Angus beef cattle using K-means clustering for cross-validation. PubMed Saatchi, Mahdi; McClure, Mathew C; McKay, Stephanie D; Rolf, Megan M; Kim, JaeWoo; Decker, Jared E; Taxis, Tasia M; Chapple, Richard H; Ramey, Holly R; Northcutt, Sally L; Bauck, Stewart; Woodward, Brent; Dekkers, Jack C M; Fernando, Rohan L; Schnabel, Robert D; Garrick, Dorian J; Taylor, Jeremy F 2011-11-28 Genomic selection is a recently developed technology that is beginning to revolutionize animal breeding. The objective of this study was to estimate marker effects to derive prediction equations for direct genomic values for 16 routinely recorded traits of American Angus beef cattle and quantify corresponding accuracies of prediction. Deregressed estimated breeding values were used as observations in a weighted analysis to derive direct genomic values for 3570 sires genotyped using the Illumina BovineSNP50 BeadChip. These bulls were clustered into five groups using K-means clustering on pedigree estimates of additive genetic relationships between animals, with the aim of increasing within-group and decreasing between-group relationships. All five combinations of four groups were used for model training, with cross-validation performed in the group not used in training. Bivariate animal models were used for each trait to estimate the genetic correlation between deregressed estimated breeding values and direct genomic values. Accuracies of direct genomic values ranged from 0.22 to 0.69 for the studied traits, with an average of 0.44. Predictions were more accurate when animals within the validation group were more closely related to animals in the training set. When training and validation sets were formed by random allocation, the accuracies of direct genomic values ranged from 0.38 to 0.85, with an average of 0.65, reflecting the greater relationship between animals in training and validation. The accuracies of direct genomic values obtained from training on older animals and validating in younger animals were intermediate to the accuracies obtained from K-means clustering and random clustering for most traits. The genetic correlation between deregressed estimated breeding values and direct genomic values ranged from 0.15 to 0.80 for the traits studied. These results suggest that genomic estimates of genetic merit can be produced in beef cattle at a young age but Accuracies of genomic breeding values in American Angus beef cattle using K-means clustering for cross-validation PubMed Central 2011-01-01 Background Genomic selection is a recently developed technology that is beginning to revolutionize animal breeding. The objective of this study was to estimate marker effects to derive prediction equations for direct genomic values for 16 routinely recorded traits of American Angus beef cattle and quantify corresponding accuracies of prediction. Methods Deregressed estimated breeding values were used as observations in a weighted analysis to derive direct genomic values for 3570 sires genotyped using the Illumina BovineSNP50 BeadChip. These bulls were clustered into five groups using K-means clustering on pedigree estimates of additive genetic relationships between animals, with the aim of increasing within-group and decreasing between-group relationships. All five combinations of four groups were used for model training, with cross-validation performed in the group not used in training. Bivariate animal models were used for each trait to estimate the genetic correlation between deregressed estimated breeding values and direct genomic values. Results Accuracies of direct genomic values ranged from 0.22 to 0.69 for the studied traits, with an average of 0.44. Predictions were more accurate when animals within the validation group were more closely related to animals in the training set. When training and validation sets were formed by random allocation, the accuracies of direct genomic values ranged from 0.38 to 0.85, with an average of 0.65, reflecting the greater relationship between animals in training and validation. The accuracies of direct genomic values obtained from training on older animals and validating in younger animals were intermediate to the accuracies obtained from K-means clustering and random clustering for most traits. The genetic correlation between deregressed estimated breeding values and direct genomic values ranged from 0.15 to 0.80 for the traits studied. Conclusions These results suggest that genomic estimates of genetic merit can be Criterion for evaluating the predictive ability of nonlinear regression models without cross-validation. PubMed Kaneko, Hiromasa; Funatsu, Kimito 2013-09-23 We propose predictive performance criteria for nonlinear regression models without cross-validation. The proposed criteria are the determination coefficient and the root-mean-square error for the midpoints between k-nearest-neighbor data points. These criteria can be used to evaluate predictive ability after the regression models are updated, whereas cross-validation cannot be performed in such a situation. The proposed method is effective and helpful in handling big data when cross-validation cannot be applied. By analyzing data from numerical simulations and quantitative structural relationships, we confirm that the proposed criteria enable the predictive ability of the nonlinear regression models to be appropriately quantified. Cross-Cultural Validation of the Korean Version of the Chalder Fatigue Scale. PubMed Ha, Hyeju; Jeong, Donghee; Hahm, Bong-Jin; Shim, Eun-Jung 2018-06-01 University students are vulnerable to fatigue. If not adequately dealt with, fatigue might develop into various health problems and negatively affect quality of life (QOL). The present study examined psychometric properties of the Korean version of the Chalder Fatigue Scale (K-CFQ) in university students. Data were obtained from two samples of undergraduate students in Korea. The first dataset (Nâ=â557) was collected in a cross-sectional survey in 2015 and the second dataset (Nâ=â338) from a longitudinal survey with three time points over a semester period in 2016. Participants completed measures of fatigue, QOL, depression, anxiety, and sleep quality. Three-factor model (physical fatigue, low energy, and mental fatigue) rather than the original two-factor model (physical and mental fatigue) provided a better goodness of fit indices to the data. Internal consistency of the K-CFQ was satisfactory, with Cronbach's Î± value of 0.88 for the total scale and those of subscales ranging from 0.73 to 0.87. Its convergent validity was supported by its significant association with anxiety, depression, sleep quality, and QOL. Significant association between T1 K-CFQ with physical QOL at T2 and T3 supported its predictive validity. Its known-group validity was proven with higher K-CFQ scores observed in the participants with depression and those with poor sleep quality. Current results suggest that K-CFQ is a valid and reliable measure of fatigue, and a better model fit of the three-factor structure of the K-CFQ implies potential cross-cultural differences in the dimensionality of fatigue. Translation, Cross-cultural Adaptation and Psychometric Validation of the Korean-Language Cardiac Rehabilitation Barriers Scale (CRBS-K). PubMed Baek, Sora; Park, Hee-Won; Lee, Yookyung; Grace, Sherry L; Kim, Won-Seok 2017-10-01 To perform a translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Barriers Scale (CRBS) for use in Korea, followed by psychometric validation. The CRBS was developed to assess patients' perception of the degree to which patient, provider and health system-level barriers affect their cardiac rehabilitation (CR) participation. The CRBS consists of 21 items (barriers to adherence) rated on a 5-point Likert scale. The first phase was to translate and cross-culturally adapt the CRBS to the Korean language. After back-translation, both versions were reviewed by a committee. The face validity was assessed in a sample of Korean patients (n=53) with history of acute myocardial infarction that did not participate in CR through semi-structured interviews. The second phase was to assess the construct and criterion validity of the Korean translation as well as internal reliability, through administration of the translated version in 104 patients, principle component analysis with varimax rotation and cross-referencing against CR use, respectively. The length, readability, and clarity of the questionnaire were rated well, demonstrating face validity. Analysis revealed a six-factor solution, demonstrating construct validity. Cronbach's alpha was greater than 0.65. Barriers rated highest included not knowing about CR and not being contacted by a program. The mean CRBS score was significantly higher among non-attendees (2.71Â±0.26) than CR attendees (2.51Â±0.18) (p<0.01). The Korean version of CRBS has demonstrated face, content and criterion validity, suggesting it may be useful for assessing barriers to CR utilization in Korea. Translation, Cross-cultural Adaptation and Psychometric Validation of the Korean-Language Cardiac Rehabilitation Barriers Scale (CRBS-K) PubMed Central 2017-01-01 Objective To perform a translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Barriers Scale (CRBS) for use in Korea, followed by psychometric validation. The CRBS was developed to assess patients' perception of the degree to which patient, provider and health system-level barriers affect their cardiac rehabilitation (CR) participation. Methods The CRBS consists of 21 items (barriers to adherence) rated on a 5-point Likert scale. The first phase was to translate and cross-culturally adapt the CRBS to the Korean language. After back-translation, both versions were reviewed by a committee. The face validity was assessed in a sample of Korean patients (n=53) with history of acute myocardial infarction that did not participate in CR through semi-structured interviews. The second phase was to assess the construct and criterion validity of the Korean translation as well as internal reliability, through administration of the translated version in 104 patients, principle component analysis with varimax rotation and cross-referencing against CR use, respectively. Results The length, readability, and clarity of the questionnaire were rated well, demonstrating face validity. Analysis revealed a six-factor solution, demonstrating construct validity. Cronbach's alpha was greater than 0.65. Barriers rated highest included not knowing about CR and not being contacted by a program. The mean CRBS score was significantly higher among non-attendees (2.71Â±0.26) than CR attendees (2.51Â±0.18) (p<0.01). Conclusion The Korean version of CRBS has demonstrated face, content and criterion validity, suggesting it may be useful for assessing barriers to CR utilization in Korea. PMID:29201826 NoFold: RNA structure clustering without folding or alignment. PubMed Middleton, Sarah A; Kim, Junhyong 2014-11-01 Structures that recur across multiple different transcripts, called structure motifs, often perform a similar function-for example, recruiting a specific RNA-binding protein that then regulates translation, splicing, or subcellular localization. Identifying common motifs between coregulated transcripts may therefore yield significant insight into their binding partners and mechanism of regulation. However, as most methods for clustering structures are based on folding individual sequences or doing many pairwise alignments, this results in a tradeoff between speed and accuracy that can be problematic for large-scale data sets. Here we describe a novel method for comparing and characterizing RNA secondary structures that does not require folding or pairwise alignment of the input sequences. Our method uses the idea of constructing a distance function between two objects by their respective distances to a collection of empirical examples or models, which in our case consists of 1973 Rfam family covariance models. Using this as a basis for measuring structural similarity, we developed a clustering pipeline called NoFold to automatically identify and annotate structure motifs within large sequence data sets. We demonstrate that NoFold can simultaneously identify multiple structure motifs with an average sensitivity of 0.80 and precision of 0.98 and generally exceeds the performance of existing methods. We also perform a cross-validation analysis of the entire set of Rfam families, achieving an average sensitivity of 0.57. We apply NoFold to identify motifs enriched in dendritically localized transcripts and report 213 enriched motifs, including both known and novel structures. Â© 2014 Middleton and Kim; Published by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press for the RNA Society. Correcting Evaluation Bias of Relational Classifiers with Network Cross Validation DTIC Science & Technology 2010-01-01 classi- fication algorithms: simple random resampling (RRS), equal-instance random resampling (ERS), and network cross-validation ( NCV ). The first two... NCV procedure that eliminates overlap between test sets altogether. The procedure samples for k disjoint test sets that will be used for evaluation...propLabeled â S) nodes from train Pool in f erenceSet =network â trainSet F = F âª < trainSet, test Set, in f erenceSet > end for output: F NCV addresses Folding free energy surfaces of three small proteins under crowding: validation of the postprocessing method by direct simulation NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS) Qin, Sanbo; Mittal, Jeetain; Zhou, Huan-Xiang 2013-08-01 We have developed a âpostprocessingâ method for modeling biochemical processes such as protein folding under crowded conditions (Qin and Zhou 2009 Biophys. J. 97 12-19). In contrast to the direct simulation approach, in which the protein undergoing folding is simulated along with crowders, the postprocessing method requires only the folding simulation without crowders. The influence of the crowders is then obtained by taking conformations from the crowder-free simulation and calculating the free energies of transferring to the crowders. This postprocessing yields the folding free energy surface of the protein under crowding. Here the postprocessing results for the folding of three small proteins under ârepulsiveâ crowding are validated by those obtained previously by the direct simulation approach (Mittal and Best 2010 Biophys. J. 98 315-20). This validation confirms the accuracy of the postprocessing approach and highlights its distinct advantages in modeling biochemical processes under cell-like crowded conditions, such as enabling an atomistic representation of the test proteins. Transpressional folding and associated cross-fold jointing controlling the geometry of post-orogenic vein-type W-Sn mineralization: examples from Minas da Panasqueira, Portugal NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS) Jacques, Dominique; Vieira, Romeu; Muchez, Philippe; Sintubin, Manuel 2018-02-01 The world-class W-Sn Panasqueira deposit consists of an extensive, subhorizontal vein swarm, peripheral to a late-orogenic greisen cupola. The vein swarm consists of hundreds of co-planar quartz veins that are overlapping and connected laterally over large distances. Various segmentation structures, a local zigzag geometry, and the occurrence of straight propagation paths indicate that they exploited a regional joint system. A detailed orientation analysis of the systematic joints reveals a geometrical relationship with the subvertical F2 fold generation, reflecting late-Variscan transpression. The joints are consistently orthogonal to the steeply plunging S0-S2 intersection lineation, both on the regional and the outcrop scale, and are thus defined as cross-fold or ac-joints. The joint system developed during the waning stages of the Variscan orogeny, when already uplifted to an upper-crustal level. Veining reactivated these cross-fold joints under the conditions of hydraulic overpressures and low differential stress. The consistent subperpendicular orientation of the veins relative to the non-cylindrical F2 hinge lines, also when having an inclined attitude, demonstrates that veining did not occur during far-field horizontal compression. Vein orientation is determined by local stress states variable on a meter-scale but with the minimum principal stress consistently subparallel to fold hinge lines. The conspicuous subhorizontal attitude of the Panasqueira vein swarm is thus dictated by the geometry of late-orogenic folds, which developed synchronous with oroclinal buckling of the Ibero-Armorican arc. Test-retest reliability and cross validation of the functioning everyday with a wheelchair instrument. PubMed Mills, Tamara L; Holm, Margo B; Schmeler, Mark 2007-01-01 The purpose of this study was to establish the test-retest reliability and content validity of an outcomes tool designed to measure the effectiveness of seating-mobility interventions on the functional performance of individuals who use wheelchairs or scooters as their primary seating-mobility device. The instrument, Functioning Everyday With a Wheelchair (FEW), is a questionnaire designed to measure perceived user function related to wheelchair/scooter use. Using consumer-generated items, FEW Beta Version 1.0 was developed and test-retest reliability was established. Cross-validation of FEW Beta Version 1.0 was then carried out with five samples of seating-mobility users to establish content validity. Based on the content validity study, FEW Version 2.0 was developed and administered to seating-mobility consumers to examine its test-retest reliability. FEW Beta Version 1.0 yielded an intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) Model (3,k) of .92, p < .001, and the content validity results revealed that FEW Beta Version 1.0 captured 55% of seating-mobility goals reported by consumers across five samples. FEW Version 2.0 yielded ICC(3,k) = .86, p < .001, and captured 98.5% of consumers' seating-mobility goals. The cross-validation study identified new categories of seating-mobility goals for inclusion in FEW Version 2.0, and the content validity of FEW Version 2.0 was confirmed. FEW Beta Version 1.0 and FEW Version 2.0 were highly stable in their measurement of participants' seating-mobility goals over a 1-week interval. Aromatic Cluster Sensor of Protein Folding: Near-UV Electronic Circular Dichroism Bands Assigned to Fold Compactness. PubMed Farkas, Viktor; JÃ¡kli, Imre; TÃ³th, GÃ¡bor K; Perczel, AndrÃ¡s 2016-09-19 Both far- and near-UV electronic circular dichroism (ECD) spectra have bands sensitive to thermal unfolding of Trp and Tyr residues containing proteins. Beside spectral changes at 222â nm reporting secondary structural variations (far-UV range), L b bands (near-UV range) are applicable as 3D-fold sensors of protein's core structure. In this study we show that both L b (Tyr) and L b (Trp) ECD bands could be used as sensors of fold compactness. ECD is a relative method and thus requires NMR referencing and cross-validation, also provided here. The ensemble of 204 ECD spectra of Trp-cage miniproteins is analysed as a training set for "calibrating" TrpâTyr folded systems of known NMR structure. While in the far-UV ECD spectra changes are linear as a function of the temperature, near-UV ECD data indicate a non-linear and thus, cooperative unfolding mechanism of these proteins. Ensemble of ECD spectra deconvoluted gives both conformational weights and insight to a protein foldingâunfolding mechanism. We found that the L b 293 band is reporting on the 3D-structure compactness. In addition, the pure near-UV ECD spectrum of the unfolded state is described here for the first time. Thus, ECD folding information now validated can be applied with confidence in a large thermal window (5â¤Tâ¤85âÂ°C) compared to NMR for studying the unfolding of TrpâTyr residue pairs. In conclusion, folding propensities of important proteins (RNA polymerase II, ubiquitin protein ligase, tryptase-inhibitor etc.) can now be analysed with higher confidence. Â© 2016 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim. Cation-induced folding of alginate-bearing bilayer gels: an unusual example of spontaneous folding along the long axis. PubMed Athas, Jasmin C; Nguyen, Catherine P; Kummar, Shailaa; Raghavan, Srinivasa R 2018-04-04 The spontaneous folding of flat gel films into tubes is an interesting example of self-assembly. Typically, a rectangular film folds along its short axis when forming a tube; folding along the long axis has been seen only in rare instances when the film is constrained. Here, we report a case where the same free-swelling gel film folds along either its long or short axis depending on the concentration of a solute. Our gels are sandwiches (bilayers) of two layers: a passive layer of cross-linked N,N'-dimethylyacrylamide (DMAA) and an active layer of cross-linked DMAA that also contains chains of the biopolymer alginate. Multivalent cations like Ca2+ and Cu2+ induce these bilayer gels to fold into tubes. The folding occurs instantly when a flat film of the gel is introduced into a solution of these cations. The likely cause for folding is that the active layer stiffens and shrinks (because the alginate chains in it get cross-linked by the cations) whereas the passive layer is unaffected. The resulting mismatch in swelling degree between the two layers creates internal stresses that drive folding. Cations that are incapable of cross-linking alginate, such as Na+ and Mg2+, do not induce gel folding. Moreover, the striking aspect is the direction of folding. When the Ca2+ concentration is high (100 mM or higher), the gels fold along their long axis, whereas when the Ca2+ concentration is low (40 to 80 mM), the gels fold along their short axis. We hypothesize that the folding axis is dictated by the inhomogeneous nature of alginate-cation cross-linking, i.e., that the edges get cross-linked before the faces of the gel. At high Ca2+ concentration, the stiffer edges constrain the folding; in turn, the gel folds such that the longer edges are deformed less, which explains the folding along the long axis. At low Ca2+ concentration, the edges and the faces of the gel are more similar in their degree of cross-linking; therefore, the gel folds along its short axis. An analogy Validation of Cross Sections for Monte Carlo Simulation of the Photoelectric Effect NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS) Han, Min Cheol; Kim, Han Sung; Pia, Maria Grazia; Basaglia, Tullio; BatiÄ, Matej; Hoff, Gabriela; Kim, Chan Hyeong; Saracco, Paolo 2016-04-01 Several total and partial photoionization cross section calculations, based on both theoretical and empirical approaches, are quantitatively evaluated with statistical analyses using a large collection of experimental data retrieved from the literature to identify the state of the art for modeling the photoelectric effect in Monte Carlo particle transport. Some of the examined cross section models are available in general purpose Monte Carlo systems, while others have been implemented and subjected to validation tests for the first time to estimate whether they could improve the accuracy of particle transport codes. The validation process identifies Scofield's 1973 non-relativistic calculations, tabulated in the Evaluated Photon Data Library (EPDL), as the one best reproducing experimental measurements of total cross sections. Specialized total cross section models, some of which derive from more recent calculations, do not provide significant improvements. Scofield's non-relativistic calculations are not surpassed regarding the compatibility with experiment of K and L shell photoionization cross sections either, although in a few test cases Ebel's parameterization produces more accurate results close to absorption edges. Modifications to Biggs and Lighthill's parameterization implemented in Geant4 significantly reduce the accuracy of total cross sections at low energies with respect to its original formulation. The scarcity of suitable experimental data hinders a similar extensive analysis for the simulation of the photoelectron angular distribution, which is limited to a qualitative appraisal. Cross-Validation of the Africentrism Scale. ERIC Educational Resources Information Center Kwate, Naa Oyo A. 2003-01-01 Cross-validated the Africentrism Scale, investigating the relationship between Africentrism and demographic variables in a diverse sample of individuals of African descent. Results indicated that the scale demonstrated solid internal consistency and convergent validity. Age and education related to Africentrism, with younger and less educatedâ¦ A cross-validation package driving Netica with python USGS Publications Warehouse Fienen, Michael N.; Plant, Nathaniel G. 2014-01-01 Bayesian networks (BNs) are powerful tools for probabilistically simulating natural systems and emulating process models. Cross validation is a technique to avoid overfitting resulting from overly complex BNs. Overfitting reduces predictive skill. Cross-validation for BNs is known but rarely implemented due partly to a lack of software tools designed to work with available BN packages. CVNetica is open-source, written in Python, and extends the Netica software package to perform cross-validation and read, rebuild, and learn BNs from data. Insights gained from cross-validation and implications on prediction versus description are illustrated with: a data-driven oceanographic application; and a model-emulation application. These examples show that overfitting occurs when BNs become more complex than allowed by supporting data and overfitting incurs computational costs as well as causing a reduction in prediction skill. CVNetica evaluates overfitting using several complexity metrics (we used level of discretization) and its impact on performance metrics (we used skill). Dynamics of one-state downhill protein folding. PubMed Li, Peng; Oliva, Fabiana Y; Naganathan, Athi N; MuÃ±oz, Victor 2009-01-06 The small helical protein BBL has been shown to fold and unfold in the absence of a free energy barrier according to a battery of quantitative criteria in equilibrium experiments, including probe-dependent equilibrium unfolding, complex coupling between denaturing agents, characteristic DSC thermogram, gradual melting of secondary structure, and heterogeneous atom-by-atom unfolding behaviors spanning the entire unfolding process. Here, we present the results of nanosecond T-jump experiments probing backbone structure by IR and end-to-end distance by FRET. The folding dynamics observed with these two probes are both exponential with common relaxation times but have large differences in amplitude following their probe-dependent equilibrium unfolding. The quantitative analysis of amplitude and relaxation time data for both probes shows that BBL folding dynamics are fully consistent with the one-state folding scenario and incompatible with alternative models involving one or several barrier crossing events. At 333 K, the relaxation time for BBL is 1.3 micros, in agreement with previous folding speed limit estimates. However, late folding events at room temperature are an order of magnitude slower (20 micros), indicating a relatively rough underlying energy landscape. Our results in BBL expose the dynamic features of one-state folding and chart the intrinsic time-scales for conformational motions along the folding process. Interestingly, the simple self-averaging folding dynamics of BBL are the exact dynamic properties required in molecular rheostats, thus supporting a biological role for one-state folding. Validity Evidence in Scale Development: The Application of Cross Validation and Classification-Sequencing Validation ERIC Educational Resources Information Center Acar, TuÂ¨lin 2014-01-01 In literature, it has been observed that many enhanced criteria are limited by factor analysis techniques. Besides examinations of statistical structure and/or psychological structure, such validity studies as cross validation and classification-sequencing studies should be performed frequently. The purpose of this study is to examine crossâ¦ Cross-cultural adaptation and construct validity of the Korean version of a physical activity measure for community-dwelling elderly. PubMed Choi, Bongsam 2018-01-01 [Purpose] This study aimed to cross-cultural adapt and validate the Korean version of an physical activity measure (K-PAM) for community-dwelling elderly. [Subjects and Methods] One hundred and thirty eight community-dwelling elderlies, 32 males and 106 female, participated in the study. All participants were asked to fill out a fifty-one item questionnaire measuring perceived difficulty in the activities of daily living (ADL) for the elderly. One-parameter model of item response theory (Rasch analysis) was applied to determine the construct validity and to inspect item-level psychometric properties of 51 ADL items of the K-PAM. [Results] Person separation reliability (analogous to Cronbach's alpha) for internal consistency was ranging 0.93 to 0.94. A total of 16 items was misfit to the Rasch model. After misfit item deletion, 35 ADL items of the K-PAM were placed in an empirically meaningful hierarchy from easy to hard. The item-person map analysis delineated that the item difficulty was well matched for the elderlies with moderate and low ability except for high ceilings. [Conclusion] Cross-cultural adapted K-PAM was shown to be sufficient for establishing construct validity and stable psychometric properties confirmed by person separation reliability and fit statistics. Replica exchange molecular dynamics simulation of structure variation from Î±/4Î²-fold to 3Î±-fold protein. PubMed Lazim, Raudah; Mei, Ye; Zhang, Dawei 2012-03-01 Replica exchange molecular dynamics (REMD) simulation provides an efficient conformational sampling tool for the study of protein folding. In this study, we explore the mechanism directing the structure variation from Î±/4Î²-fold protein to 3Î±-fold protein after mutation by conducting REMD simulation on 42 replicas with temperatures ranging from 270 K to 710 K. The simulation began from a protein possessing the primary structure of GA88 but the tertiary structure of GB88, two G proteins with "high sequence identity." Albeit the large CÎ±-root mean square deviation (RMSD) of the folded protein (4.34 Ã at 270 K and 4.75 Ã at 304 K), a variation in tertiary structure was observed. Together with the analysis of secondary structure assignment, cluster analysis and principal component, it provides insights to the folding and unfolding pathway of 3Î±-fold protein and Î±/4Î²-fold protein respectively paving the way toward the understanding of the ongoings during conformational variation. Cross-validation to select Bayesian hierarchical models in phylogenetics. PubMed DuchÃªne, SebastiÃ¡n; DuchÃªne, David A; Di Giallonardo, Francesca; Eden, John-Sebastian; Geoghegan, Jemma L; Holt, Kathryn E; Ho, Simon Y W; Holmes, Edward C 2016-05-26 Recent developments in Bayesian phylogenetic models have increased the range of inferences that can be drawn from molecular sequence data. Accordingly, model selection has become an important component of phylogenetic analysis. Methods of model selection generally consider the likelihood of the data under the model in question. In the context of Bayesian phylogenetics, the most common approach involves estimating the marginal likelihood, which is typically done by integrating the likelihood across model parameters, weighted by the prior. Although this method is accurate, it is sensitive to the presence of improper priors. We explored an alternative approach based on cross-validation that is widely used in evolutionary analysis. This involves comparing models according to their predictive performance. We analysed simulated data and a range of viral and bacterial data sets using a cross-validation approach to compare a variety of molecular clock and demographic models. Our results show that cross-validation can be effective in distinguishing between strict- and relaxed-clock models and in identifying demographic models that allow growth in population size over time. In most of our empirical data analyses, the model selected using cross-validation was able to match that selected using marginal-likelihood estimation. The accuracy of cross-validation appears to improve with longer sequence data, particularly when distinguishing between relaxed-clock models. Cross-validation is a useful method for Bayesian phylogenetic model selection. This method can be readily implemented even when considering complex models where selecting an appropriate prior for all parameters may be difficult. Absolute absorption cross sections of ozone at 300 K, 228 K and 195 K in the wavelength region 185-240 nm NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) Yoshino, K.; Parkinson, W. H.; Freeman, D. E. 1992-01-01 An account is given of progress of work on absorption cross section measurements of ozone at 300 K, 228 K and 195 K in the wavelength region 185-240 nm. In this wavelength region, the penetration of solar radiation into the Earth's atmosphere is controlled by O2 and O3. The transmitted radiation is available to dissociate trace species such as halocarbons and nitrous oxide. We have recently measured absolute absorption cross sections of O3 in the wavelength region 240-350 nm (Freeman et al., 1985; Yoshino et al., 1988). We apply these proven techniques to the determination of the absorption cross section of O3 at 300 K, 228 K and 195 K throughout the wavelength region 185-240 nm. A paper titled 'Absolute Absorption Cross Section Measurements of Ozone in the Wavelength Region 185-254 nm and the Temperature Dependence' has been submitted for publication in the Journal of Geophysical Research. Polymer Uncrossing and Knotting in Protein Folding, and Their Role in Minimal Folding Pathways PubMed Central Mohazab, Ali R.; Plotkin, Steven S. 2013-01-01 We introduce a method for calculating the extent to which chain non-crossing is important in the most efficient, optimal trajectories or pathways for a protein to fold. This involves recording all unphysical crossing events of a ghost chain, and calculating the minimal uncrossing cost that would have been required to avoid such events. A depth-first tree search algorithm is applied to find minimal transformations to fold , , , and knotted proteins. In all cases, the extra uncrossing/non-crossing distance is a small fraction of the total distance travelled by a ghost chain. Different structural classes may be distinguished by the amount of extra uncrossing distance, and the effectiveness of such discrimination is compared with other order parameters. It was seen that non-crossing distance over chain length provided the best discrimination between structural and kinetic classes. The scaling of non-crossing distance with chain length implies an inevitable crossover to entanglement-dominated folding mechanisms for sufficiently long chains. We further quantify the minimal folding pathways by collecting the sequence of uncrossing moves, which generally involve leg, loop, and elbow-like uncrossing moves, and rendering the collection of these moves over the unfolded ensemble as a multiple-transformation âalignmentâ. The consensus minimal pathway is constructed and shown schematically for representative cases of an , , and knotted protein. An overlap parameter is defined between pathways; we find that proteins have minimal overlap indicating diverse folding pathways, knotted proteins are highly constrained to follow a dominant pathway, and proteins are somewhere in between. Thus we have shown how topological chain constraints can induce dominant pathway mechanisms in protein folding. PMID:23365638 Absorption in Sport: A Cross-Validation Study PubMed Central Koehn, Stefan; Stavrou, Nektarios A. M.; Cogley, Jeremy; Morris, Tony; Mosek, Erez; Watt, Anthony P. 2017-01-01 Absorption has been identified as readiness for experiences of deep involvement in the task. Conceptually, absorption is a key psychological construct, incorporating experiential, cognitive, and motivational components. Although, no operationalization of the construct has been provided to facilitate research in this area, the purpose of this research was the development and examination of the psychometric properties of a sport-specific measure of absorption that evolved from the use of the modified Tellegen Absorption Scale (MODTAS; Jamieson, 2005) in mainstream psychology. The study aimed to provide evidence of the psychometric properties, reliability, and validity of the Measure of Absorption in Sport Contexts (MASCs). The psychometric examination included a calibration sample from Scotland and a cross-validation sample from Australia using a cross-sectional design. The item pool was developed based on existing items from the modified Tellegen Absorption Scale (Jamieson, 2005). The MODTAS items were reworded and translated into a sport context. The Scottish sample consisted of 292 participants and the Australian sample of 314 participants. Congeneric model testing and confirmatory factor analysis for both samples and multi-group invariance testing across samples was used. In the cross-validation sample the MASC subscales showed acceptable internal consistency and construct reliability (â¥0.70). Excellent fit indices were found for the final 18-item, six-factor measure in the cross-validation sample, Ï(120)2 = 197.486, p < 0.001; CFI = 0.957; TLI = 0.945; RMSEA = 0.045; SRMR = 0.044. Multi-group invariance testing revealed no differences in item meaning, except for two items. The MASC and the Dispositional Flow Scale-2 showed moderate-to-strong positive correlations in both samples, r = 0.38, p < 0.001 and r = 0.42, p < 0.001, supporting the external validity of the MASC. This article provides initial evidence in support of the psychometric properties Automated measurement of vocal fold vibratory asymmetry from high-speed videoendoscopy recordings. PubMed Mehta, Daryush D; Deliyski, Dimitar D; Quatieri, Thomas F; Hillman, Robert E 2011-02-01 In prior work, a manually derived measure of vocal fold vibratory phase asymmetry correlated to varying degrees with visual judgments made from laryngeal high-speed videoendoscopy (HSV) recordings. This investigation extended this work by establishing an automated HSV-based framework to quantify 3 categories of vocal fold vibratory asymmetry. HSV-based analysis provided for cycle-to-cycle estimates of left-right phase asymmetry, left-right amplitude asymmetry, and axis shift during glottal closure for 52 speakers with no vocal pathology producing comfortable and pressed phonation. An initial cross-validation of the automated left-right phase asymmetry measure was performed by correlating the measure with other objective and subjective assessments of phase asymmetry. Vocal fold vibratory asymmetry was exhibited to a similar extent in both comfortable and pressed phonations. The automated measure of left-right phase asymmetry strongly correlated with manually derived measures and moderately correlated with visual-perceptual ratings. Correlations with the visual-perceptual ratings remained relatively consistent as the automated measure was derived from kymograms taken at different glottal locations. An automated HSV-based framework for the quantification of vocal fold vibratory asymmetry was developed and initially validated. This framework serves as a platform for investigating relationships between vocal fold tissue motion and acoustic measures of voice function. Cross-cultural adaptation and clinical evaluation of a Korean version of the disabilities of arm, shoulder, and hand outcome questionnaire (K-DASH). PubMed Lee, Joo-Yup; Lim, Jae-Young; Oh, Joo Han; Ko, Young-Mi 2008-01-01 We developed a Korean version of the disabilities of arm, shoulder, and hand outcome questionnaire (K-DASH) by performing cross-cultural adaptation and evaluated the reliability and validity of the K-DASH. The K-DASH, SF-36, and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain were administered to 161 patients with arm, shoulder, and hand problems. The internal consistency of the disability/symptom scores of the K-DASH was high (Cronbach's alpha 0.94). The retest assessed 131 of the 161 patients. The intraclass correlation coefficient was 0.91. The construct validity was evaluated using the correlations between the K-DASH and the SF-36 and VAS. The physical and mental component summary scales of the SF-36 and the VAS at rest and during activity were significantly correlated with the DASH disability/symptom scores. Despite the linguistic and cultural differences, the reliability and validity of the K-DASH were just as excellent as those of the original DASH. Batch Effect Confounding Leads to Strong Bias in Performance Estimates Obtained by Cross-Validation PubMed Central Delorenzi, Mauro 2014-01-01 Background With the large amount of biological data that is currently publicly available, many investigators combine multiple data sets to increase the sample size and potentially also the power of their analyses. However, technical differences (âbatch effectsâ) as well as differences in sample composition between the data sets may significantly affect the ability to draw generalizable conclusions from such studies. Focus The current study focuses on the construction of classifiers, and the use of cross-validation to estimate their performance. In particular, we investigate the impact of batch effects and differences in sample composition between batches on the accuracy of the classification performance estimate obtained via cross-validation. The focus on estimation bias is a main difference compared to previous studies, which have mostly focused on the predictive performance and how it relates to the presence of batch effects. Data We work on simulated data sets. To have realistic intensity distributions, we use real gene expression data as the basis for our simulation. Random samples from this expression matrix are selected and assigned to group 1 (e.g., âcontrolâ) or group 2 (e.g., âtreatedâ). We introduce batch effects and select some features to be differentially expressed between the two groups. We consider several scenarios for our study, most importantly different levels of confounding between groups and batch effects. Methods We focus on well-known classifiers: logistic regression, Support Vector Machines (SVM), k-nearest neighbors (kNN) and Random Forests (RF). Feature selection is performed with the Wilcoxon test or the lasso. Parameter tuning and feature selection, as well as the estimation of the prediction performance of each classifier, is performed within a nested cross-validation scheme. The estimated classification performance is then compared to what is obtained when applying the classifier to independent data. PMID:24967636 The extraction of Î¦ â N total cross section from d ( Î³ , p K + K - ) n DOE PAGES Qian, X.; Chen, W.; Gao, H.; ... 2009-10-01 We report on the first measurement of the differential cross section ofmoreÂ Â» $$\\phi$$-meson photoproduction for the $$d(\\gamma,pK^{+}K^{-})n$$ exclusive reaction channel. The experiment was performed using a \\textcolor{black}{tagged-photon} beam and the CEBAF Large Acceptance Spectrometer (CLAS) at Jefferson Lab. A combined analysis using data from the $$d(\\gamma,pK^{+}K^{-})n$$ channel and those from a previous publication on coherent $$\\phi$$ production on the deuteron has been carried out to extract the $$\\phi-N$$ total cross section, $$\\sigma_{\\phi N}$$. The extracted $$\\phi-N$$ total cross section favors a value above 20 mb. This value is larger than the value extracted using vector-meson dominance models for $$\\phi$$ photoproduction on the proton.Â«Â less Multiple kinetic k-essence, phantom barrier crossing and stability DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV) Sur, Sourav; Das, Saurya, E-mail: sourav.sur@uleth.ca We investigate models of dark energy with purely kinetic multiple k-essence sources that allow for the crossing of the phantom divide line, without violating the conditions of stability. It is known that with more than one kinetic k-field one can possibly construct dark energy models whose equation of state parameter w{sub X} crosses -1 (the phantom barrier) at recent red-shifts, as indicated by the Supernova Ia and other observational probes. However, such models may suffer from cosmological instabilities, as the effective speed of propagation c{sub X} of the dark energy density perturbations may become imaginary while the w{sub X} =moreÂ Â» -1 barrier is crossed. Working out the expression for c{sub X} we show that multiple kinetic k-essence fields do indeed lead to a w{sub X} = -1 crossing dark energy model, satisfying the stability criterion c{sub X}{sup 2} {>=} 0 as well as the condition c{sub X} {<=} 1 (in natural units), which implies that the dark energy is not super-luminal. As a specific example, we construct a phantom barrier crossing model involving three k-fields for which c{sub X} is a constant, lying between 0 and 1. The model fits well with the latest Supernova Ia Union data, and the best fit shows that w{sub X} crosses -1 at red-shift z {approx} 0.2, whereas the dark energy density nearly tracks the matter density at higher red-shifts.Â«Â less Cross-Validation of Survival Bump Hunting by Recursive Peeling Methods. PubMed Dazard, Jean-Eudes; Choe, Michael; LeBlanc, Michael; Rao, J Sunil 2014-08-01 We introduce a survival/risk bump hunting framework to build a bump hunting model with a possibly censored time-to-event type of response and to validate model estimates. First, we describe the use of adequate survival peeling criteria to build a survival/risk bump hunting model based on recursive peeling methods. Our method called "Patient Recursive Survival Peeling" is a rule-induction method that makes use of specific peeling criteria such as hazard ratio or log-rank statistics. Second, to validate our model estimates and improve survival prediction accuracy, we describe a resampling-based validation technique specifically designed for the joint task of decision rule making by recursive peeling (i.e. decision-box) and survival estimation. This alternative technique, called "combined" cross-validation is done by combining test samples over the cross-validation loops, a design allowing for bump hunting by recursive peeling in a survival setting. We provide empirical results showing the importance of cross-validation and replication. Cross-Validation of Survival Bump Hunting by Recursive Peeling Methods PubMed Central Dazard, Jean-Eudes; Choe, Michael; LeBlanc, Michael; Rao, J. Sunil 2015-01-01 We introduce a survival/risk bump hunting framework to build a bump hunting model with a possibly censored time-to-event type of response and to validate model estimates. First, we describe the use of adequate survival peeling criteria to build a survival/risk bump hunting model based on recursive peeling methods. Our method called âPatient Recursive Survival Peelingâ is a rule-induction method that makes use of specific peeling criteria such as hazard ratio or log-rank statistics. Second, to validate our model estimates and improve survival prediction accuracy, we describe a resampling-based validation technique specifically designed for the joint task of decision rule making by recursive peeling (i.e. decision-box) and survival estimation. This alternative technique, called âcombinedâ cross-validation is done by combining test samples over the cross-validation loops, a design allowing for bump hunting by recursive peeling in a survival setting. We provide empirical results showing the importance of cross-validation and replication. PMID:26997922 Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Korean version of the Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire for use in low back pain. PubMed Kim, Kyoung-Eun; Lim, Jae-Young 2011-01-01 The Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ) is a reliable tool for evaluating disability in patients with back pain, but no Korean version has been published and validated. We developed a cross-culturally adapted Korean version of the RMDQ (RMDQ-K) and validated its use for assessing disability in Korean patients with low back pain. Two hundred thirty-one patients with low back pain were assessed using the RMDQ-K, visual analog scale (VAS) during rest and activity, and the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). The results of 40 patients were used to evaluate the test-retest reliability. The correlations of the RMDQ-K with the VAS and ODI were used to assess validity. The reliability of the RMDQ-K estimated using the internal consistency reached a Cronbach's alpha of 0.893. Test-retest trials showed a high intraclass correlation coefficient of 0.837 (95% CI 0.833-0.953). The RMDQ-K was significantly correlated with the ODI (r=0.738) and VAS during rest (r=0.450) and activity (r=0.412). This study demonstrates that the RMDQ-K is a reliable, valid instrument for measuring of disability in Korean patients with low back pain. Cross sections for the Î³pâK+Î and Î³pâK+Î£0 reactions measured at CLAS NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS) Tang, W.; Hicks, K.; Keller, D.; Kim, S. H.; Kim, H. C.; Adhikari, K. P.; Aghasyan, M.; Amaryan, M. J.; Anderson, M. D.; Anefalos Pereira, S.; Baltzell, N. A.; Battaglieri, M.; Bedlinskiy, I.; Biselli, A. S.; Bono, J.; Boiarinov, S.; Briscoe, W. J.; Burkert, V. D.; Carman, D. S.; Celentano, A.; Chandavar, S.; Charles, G.; Cole, P. L.; Collins, P.; Contalbrigo, M.; Cortes, O.; Crede, V.; D'Angelo, A.; Dashyan, N.; De Vita, R.; De Sanctis, E.; Deur, A.; Djalali, C.; Doughty, D.; Dupre, R.; Alaoui, A. El; Fassi, L. El; Eugenio, P.; Fedotov, G.; Fegan, S.; Fleming, J. A.; Gabrielyan, M. Y.; Gevorgyan, N.; Gilfoyle, G. P.; Giovanetti, K. L.; Girod, F. X.; Gohn, W.; Golovatch, E.; Gothe, R. W.; Griffioen, K. A.; Guidal, M.; Guo, L.; Hafidi, K.; Hakobyan, H.; Hanretty, C.; Harrison, N.; Heddle, D.; Ho, D.; Holtrop, M.; Hyde, C. E.; Ilieva, Y.; Ireland, D. G.; Ishkhanov, B. S.; Isupov, E. L.; Jo, H. S.; Joo, K.; Khandaker, M.; Khetarpal, P.; Kim, A.; Kim, W.; Klein, F. J.; Koirala, S.; Kubarovsky, A.; Kubarovsky, V.; Kuleshov, S. V.; Livingston, K.; Lu, H. Y.; MacGregor, I. J. D.; Mao, Y.; Markov, N.; Martinez, D.; Mayer, M.; McKinnon, B.; Meyer, C. A.; Mokeev, V.; Moutarde, H.; Munevar, E.; Munoz Camacho, C.; Nadel-Turonski, P.; Nepali, C. S.; Niccolai, S.; Niculescu, G.; Niculescu, I.; Osipenko, M.; Ostrovidov, A. I.; Pappalardo, L. L.; Paremuzyan, R.; Park, K.; Park, S.; Pasyuk, E.; Phelps, E.; Phillips, J. J.; Pisano, S.; Pogorelko, O.; Pozdniakov, S.; Price, J. W.; Procureur, S.; Prok, Y.; Protopopescu, D.; Puckett, A. J. R.; Raue, B. A.; Ripani, M.; Rimal, D.; Ritchie, B. G.; Rosner, G.; Rossi, P.; SabatiÃ©, F.; Saini, M. S.; Salgado, C.; Schott, D.; Schumacher, R. A.; Seraydaryan, H.; Sharabian, Y. G.; Smith, G. D.; Sober, D. I.; Sokhan, D.; Stepanyan, S. S.; Stepanyan, S.; Stoler, P.; Strakovsky, I. I.; Strauch, S.; Taylor, C. E.; Tian, Ye; Tkachenko, S.; Torayev, B.; Ungaro, M.; Vernarsky, B.; Vlassov, A. V.; Voskanyan, H.; Voutier, E.; Walford, N. K.; Watts, D. P.; Weinstein, L. B.; Weygand, D. P.; Wood, M. H.; Zachariou, N.; Zana, L.; Zhang, J.; Zhao, Z. W.; Zonta, I. 2013-06-01 The first high-statistics cross sections for the reactions Î³pâK+Î and Î³pâK+Î£0 were measured using the CLAS detector at photon energies between threshold and 3.9 GeV at the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility. Differential cross sections are presented over the full range of the center-of-mass angles, and then fitted to Legendre polynomials to extract the total cross section. Results for the K+Î final state are compared with two different calculations in an isobar and a Regge model, respectively. Theoretical calculations significantly underestimate the K+Î total cross sections between 2.1 and 2.6 GeV, but are in better agreement with present data at higher photon energies. Validation of a semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire measuring dietary vitamin K intake in elderly people. PubMed Presse, Nancy; Shatenstein, Bryna; Kergoat, Marie-Jeanne; Ferland, Guylaine 2009-07-01 The study objective was to validate a semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) specifically designed to measure dietary vitamin K intake. A 50-item FFQ was interviewer-administered and compared with data previously obtained from 5-day food records. Thirty-nine community-dwelling healthy men and women aged 65 to 85 years were recruited from the MontrÃ©al metropolitan area. Absolute and relative agreements between methods were assessed. Vitamin K intake measured by the vitamin K FFQ (mean+/-standard deviation; 222+/-186 microg/day) was significantly higher than that obtained by food records (135+/-153 microg/day; P<0.001). Bland-Altman analysis on log(10)-transformed data indicated that vitamin K intake from vitamin K FFQ was 2.26 times (95% confidence interval: 1.90 to 2.67) higher than food records, limits of agreement ranging from 0.80 to 6.35. However, correlation between methods was strong and highly significant (r=0.83; P<0.001). Cross-classification also showed that 72% of participants were correctly classified into thirds and only 8% were grossly miscategorized. Weighted kappa value (kappa=0.60) also indicated a good relative agreement. In light of these results, the vitamin K FFQ is a valid tool for ranking individuals according to their vitamin K intake. The poor absolute agreement likely results from the inability for food records to adequately measure the usual intake of episodically consumed foods, particularly those high in vitamin K. The vitamin K FFQ will be useful in large-scale, population-based research on vitamin K and disease as well as in clinical practice, especially that focusing on anticoagulant therapy. Geometry and Kinematics of Fault-Propagation Folds with Variable Interlimb Angles NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS) Dhont, D.; Jabbour, M.; Hervouet, Y.; Deroin, J. 2009-12-01 Fault-propagation folds are common features in foreland basins and fold-and-thrust belts. Several conceptual models have been proposed to account for their geometry and kinematics. It is generally accepted that the shape of fault-propagation folds depends directly from both the amount of displacement along the basal decollement level and the dip angle of the ramp. Among these, the variable interlimb angle model proposed by Mitra (1990) is based on a folding kinematics that is able to explain open and close natural folds. However, the application of this model is limited because the geometric evolution and thickness variation of the fold directly depend on imposed parameters such as the maximal value of the ramp height. Here, we use the ramp and the interlimb angles as input data to develop a forward fold modelling accounting for thickness variations in the forelimb. The relationship between the fold amplitude and fold wavelength are subsequently applied to build balanced geologic cross-sections from surface parameters only, and to propose a kinematic restoration of the folding through time. We considered three natural examples to validate the variable interlimb angle model. Observed thickness variations in the forelimb of the Turner Valley anticline in the Alberta foothills of Canada precisely correspond to the theoretical values proposed by our model. Deep reconstruction of the Alima anticline in the southern Tunisian Atlas implies that the decollement level is localized in the Triassic-Liassic series, as highlighted by seismic imaging. Our kinematic reconstruction of the Ucero anticline in the Spanish Castilian mountains is also in agreement with the anticline geometry derived from two cross-sections. The variable interlimb angle model implies that the fault-propagation fold can be symmetric, normal asymmetric (with a greater dip value in the forelimb than in the backlimb), or reversely asymmetric (with greater dip in the backlimb) depending on the shortening A photo-cross-linking approach to monitor folding and assembly of newly synthesized proteins in a living cell. PubMed Miyazaki, Ryoji; Myougo, Naomi; Mori, Hiroyuki; Akiyama, Yoshinori 2018-01-12 Many proteins form multimeric complexes that play crucial roles in various cellular processes. Studying how proteins are correctly folded and assembled into such complexes in a living cell is important for understanding the physiological roles and the qualitative and quantitative regulation of the complex. However, few methods are suitable for analyzing these rapidly occurring processes. Site-directed in vivo photo-cross-linking is an elegant technique that enables analysis of protein-protein interactions in living cells with high spatial resolution. However, the conventional site-directed in vivo photo-cross-linking method is unsuitable for analyzing dynamic processes. Here, by combining an improved site-directed in vivo photo-cross-linking technique with a pulse-chase approach, we developed a new method that can analyze the folding and assembly of a newly synthesized protein with high spatiotemporal resolution. We demonstrate that this method, named the pulse-chase and in vivo photo-cross-linking experiment (PiXie), enables the kinetic analysis of the formation of an Escherichia coli periplasmic (soluble) protein complex (PhoA). We also used our new technique to investigate assembly/folding processes of two membrane complexes (SecD-SecF in the inner membrane and LptD-LptE in the outer membrane), which provided new insights into the biogenesis of these complexes. Our PiXie method permits analysis of the dynamic behavior of various proteins and enables examination of protein-protein interactions at the level of individual amino acid residues. We anticipate that our new technique will have valuable utility for studies of protein dynamics in many organisms. Â© 2018 by The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Inc. Electron Impact K-shell Ionization Cross Sections at high energies NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS) Haque, A. K. F.; Sarker, M. S. I.; Patoary, M. A. R.; Shahjahan, M.; Ismail Hossain, M.; Alfaz Uddin, M.; Basak, A. K.; Saha, Bidhan 2008-10-01 A simple modification of the empirical model of Deutsh et. al. [1] by incorporating both the ionic [2] and relativistic corrections [3] is proposed for evaluating the electron impact K -shell ionization cross sections of neutral atomic targets. Present results for 30 atomic targets with atomic number Z=1 -- 92 for incident energies up to E=2 GeV, agree well with available experimental cross sections. Comparisons with other theoretical findings will also be presented at the conference. [1] H. Deutsh, K. Becker, T. D. Mark, Int. J. Mass Spect. 177, 47 (1998). [2] M. A. Uddin, A. K. F. Haque, M. M. Billah, A. K. Basak, K. R. Karim, B. C. Saha, Phys. Rev. A 71, 032715 (2005).; Phys. Rev. A 73, 012708 (2006). [3] M. Gryzinski, Phys. Rev 138, 336 (1965). Simplified Protein Models: Predicting Folding Pathways and Structure Using Amino Acid Sequences NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS) Adhikari, Aashish N.; Freed, Karl F.; Sosnick, Tobin R. 2013-07-01 We demonstrate the ability of simultaneously determining a proteinâs folding pathway and structure using a properly formulated model without prior knowledge of the native structure. Our model employs a natural coordinate system for describing proteins and a search strategy inspired by the observation that real proteins fold in a sequential fashion by incrementally stabilizing nativelike substructures or âfoldons.â Comparable folding pathways and structures are obtained for the twelve proteins recently studied using atomistic molecular dynamics simulations [K. Lindorff-Larsen, S. Piana, R. O. Dror, D. E. Shaw, Science 334, 517 (2011)], with our calculations running several orders of magnitude faster. We find that nativelike propensities in the unfolded state do not necessarily determine the order of structure formation, a departure from a major conclusion of the molecular dynamics study. Instead, our results support a more expansive view wherein intrinsic local structural propensities may be enhanced or overridden in the folding process by environmental context. The success of our search strategy validates it as an expedient mechanism for folding both in silico and in vivo. Screening for postdeployment conditions: development and cross-validation of an embedded validity scale in the neurobehavioral symptom inventory. PubMed Vanderploeg, Rodney D; Cooper, Douglas B; Belanger, Heather G; Donnell, Alison J; Kennedy, Jan E; Hopewell, Clifford A; Scott, Steven G 2014-01-01 To develop and cross-validate internal validity scales for the Neurobehavioral Symptom Inventory (NSI). Four existing data sets were used: (1) outpatient clinical traumatic brain injury (TBI)/neurorehabilitation database from a military site (n = 403), (2) National Department of Veterans Affairs TBI evaluation database (n = 48 175), (3) Florida National Guard nonclinical TBI survey database (n = 3098), and (4) a cross-validation outpatient clinical TBI/neurorehabilitation database combined across 2 military medical centers (n = 206). Secondary analysis of existing cohort data to develop (study 1) and cross-validate (study 2) internal validity scales for the NSI. The NSI, Mild Brain Injury Atypical Symptoms, and Personality Assessment Inventory scores. Study 1: Three NSI validity scales were developed, composed of 5 unusual items (Negative Impression Management [NIM5]), 6 low-frequency items (LOW6), and the combination of 10 nonoverlapping items (Validity-10). Cut scores maximizing sensitivity and specificity on these measures were determined, using a Mild Brain Injury Atypical Symptoms score of 8 or more as the criterion for invalidity. Study 2: The same validity scale cut scores again resulted in the highest classification accuracy and optimal balance between sensitivity and specificity in the cross-validation sample, using a Personality Assessment Inventory Negative Impression Management scale with a T score of 75 or higher as the criterion for invalidity. The NSI is widely used in the Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs as a symptom-severity assessment following TBI, but is subject to symptom overreporting or exaggeration. This study developed embedded NSI validity scales to facilitate the detection of invalid response styles. The NSI Validity-10 scale appears to hold considerable promise for validity assessment when the NSI is used as a population-screening tool. Cross-Validating Chinese Language Mental Health Recovery Measures in Hong Kong ERIC Educational Resources Information Center Bola, John; Chan, Tiffany Hill Ching; Chen, Eric HY; Ng, Roger 2016-01-01 Objectives: Promoting recovery in mental health services is hampered by a shortage of reliable and valid measures, particularly in Hong Kong. We seek to cross validate two Chinese language measures of recovery and one of recovery-promoting environments. Method: A cross-sectional survey of people recovering from early episode psychosis (n = 121)â¦ Balancing cross-sections combining field work and remote sensing data using LithoTect software in the Zagros fold-and-thrust belt, N Iraq. NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS) Reif, Daniel; Grasemann, Bernhard; Lockhart, Duncan 2010-05-01 The Zagros fold-and-thrust belt has formed in detached Phanerozoic sedimentary cover rocks above a shortened crystalline Precambrian basement and evolved through the Late Cretaceous to Miocene collision between the Arabian and Eurasian plate, during which the Neotethys oceanic basin was closed. Deformation is partitioned in SW directed folding and thrusting of the sediments and NW-SE to N-S trending dextral strike slip faults. The sub-cylindrical doubly-plunging fold trains with wavelengths of 5 - 10 km host more than half of the world's hydrocarbon reserves in mostly anticlinal traps. Generally the Zagros is divided into three NW-SE striking tectonic units: the Zagros Imbricate Zone, the Zagros Simply Folded Belt and the Zagros Foredeep. This work presents a balanced cross-section through the Simply Folded Belt, NE of the city of Erbil (Kurdistan, Iraq). The regional stratigraphy comprises mainly Cretaceous to Cenozoic folded sediments consisting of massive, carbonate rocks (limestones, dolomites), reacting as competent layers during folding compared to the incompetent behavior of interlayered siltstones, claystones and marls. Although the overall security situation in Kurdistan is much better than in the rest of Iraq, structural field mapping was restricted to asphalt streets, mainly because of the contamination of the area with landmines and unexploded ordnance. In order to extend the structural measurements statistically over the investigated area, we used a newly developed software tool (www.terramath.com) for interactive structural mapping of spatial orientations (i.e. dip direction and dip angles) of the sedimentary beddings from digital elevation models. Structural field data and computed measurements where integrated and projected in NE-SW striking balanced cross-sections perpendicular to the regional trend of the fold axes. We used the software LithoTect (www.geologicsystems.com) for the restoration of the cross-sections. Depending on the interpretation An Approach for Validating Actinide and Fission Product Burnup Credit Criticality Safety Analyses: Criticality (k eff) Predictions DOE PAGES Scaglione, John M.; Mueller, Don E.; Wagner, John C. 2014-12-01 One of the most important remaining challenges associated with expanded implementation of burnup credit in the United States is the validation of depletion and criticality calculations used in the safety evaluationâin particular, the availability and use of applicable measured data to support validation, especially for fission products (FPs). Applicants and regulatory reviewers have been constrained by both a scarcity of data and a lack of clear technical basis or approach for use of the data. In this study, this paper describes a validation approach for commercial spent nuclear fuel (SNF) criticality safety (k eff) evaluations based on best-available data andmoreÂ Â» methods and applies the approach for representative SNF storage and transport configurations/conditions to demonstrate its usage and applicability, as well as to provide reference bias results. The criticality validation approach utilizes not only available laboratory critical experiment (LCE) data from the International Handbook of Evaluated Criticality Safety Benchmark Experiments and the French Haut Taux de Combustion program to support validation of the principal actinides but also calculated sensitivities, nuclear data uncertainties, and limited available FP LCE data to predict and verify individual biases for relevant minor actinides and FPs. The results demonstrate that (a) sufficient critical experiment data exist to adequately validate k eff calculations via conventional validation approaches for the primary actinides, (b) sensitivity-based critical experiment selection is more appropriate for generating accurate application model bias and uncertainty, and (c) calculated sensitivities and nuclear data uncertainties can be used for generating conservative estimates of bias for minor actinides and FPs. Results based on the SCALE 6.1 and the ENDF/B-VII.0 cross-section libraries indicate that a conservative estimate of the bias for the minor actinides and FPs is 1.5% of their worth within the Cross validation issues in multiobjective clustering PubMed Central Brusco, Michael J.; Steinley, Douglas 2018-01-01 The implementation of multiobjective programming methods in combinatorial data analysis is an emergent area of study with a variety of pragmatic applications in the behavioural sciences. Most notably, multiobjective programming provides a tool for analysts to model trade offs among competing criteria in clustering, seriation, and unidimensional scaling tasks. Although multiobjective programming has considerable promise, the technique can produce numerically appealing results that lack empirical validity. With this issue in mind, the purpose of this paper is to briefly review viable areas of application for multiobjective programming and, more importantly, to outline the importance of cross-validation when using this method in cluster analysis. PMID:19055857 Psychometric validation of a condom self-efficacy scale in Korean. PubMed Cha, EunSeok; Kim, Kevin H; Burke, Lora E 2008-01-01 When an instrument is translated for use in cross-cultural research, it needs to account for cultural factors without distorting the psychometric properties of the instrument. To validate the psychometric properties of the condom self-efficacy scale (CSE) originally developed for American adolescents and young adults after translating the scale to Korean (CSE-K) to determine its suitability for cross-cultural research among Korean college students. A cross-sectional, correlational design was used with an exploratory survey methodology through self-report questionnaires. A convenience sample of 351 students, aged 18 to 25 years, were recruited at a university in Seoul, Korea. The participants completed the CSE-K and the intention of condom use scales after they were translated from English to Korean using a combined translation technique. A demographic and sex history questionnaire, which included an item to assess actual condom usage, was also administered. Mean, variance, reliability, criterion validity, and factorial validity using confirmatory factor analysis were assessed i
1010	dbpedia	2	39	https://www.hoopsfix.com/2018/05/paige-raftopoulos-robinson-soko-recognised-in-bja-awards/	en	Paige, Raftopoulos, Robinson & Soko Recognised in BJA Awards	https://www.hoopsfix.com…on-Ovie-Soko.png	https://www.hoopsfix.com…on-Ovie-Soko.png	[ "https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=139527950053225&ev=PageView&noscript=1", "https://www.hoopsfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Hoopsfix-Logo-Home.png", "https://www.hoopsfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Hoopsfix-Logo-Home.png", "https://www.hoopsfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Jaysean-Paige-Creon-Raftopou...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[ "Sam Neter" ]	2018-05-11T10:05:00+00:00	Jaysean Paige, Creon Raftopoulos, Justin Robinson and Ovie Soko have all been recognised in the Basketball Journalists Association’s annual awards for the 2017-18 season.	en		Hoopsfix.com	https://www.hoopsfix.com/2018/05/paige-raftopoulos-robinson-soko-recognised-in-bja-awards/	Jaysean Paige, Creon Raftopoulos, Justin Robinson and Ovie Soko have all been recognised in the Basketball Journalists Association’s annual awards for the 2017-18 season. Paige, who led the British Basketball League in scoring this season with an average of 22.6 points a game, saw-off Surrey Scorchers guard Tony Hicks who finished second in the voting, whilst London Lions’ Justin Robinson finished third. “I’m very grateful for this award,” Paige said. “I would like to thank Fab for giving me the chance to play at Newcastle and my team-mates who were there for me for the whole year.” Surrey Scorchers coach Creon Raftopoulos secured the 2017-18 BJA Coach of the Year award, ending the two-year reign of Leicester Riders’ Rob Paternostro. Raftopoulos led Surrey to arguably their best season since the team was reformed in 2015. The Zimbabwean led the Guildford-based side to fifth place and despite missing out on a spot in the semi-finals of the BBL play-offs, he guided them to an unbeaten home record in 2018. “It’s a great honour to receive such an award for this season,” Raftopoulos commented. “There are a lot of people to thank but most of all I’d like to thank my team for buying into the team’s philosophy and playing their hearts out this season. I honestly believe a coach’s award is a team award.” Bristol Flyers coach Andreas Kapoulas finished second and previous winner Rob Paternostro ended up in third. The Pete Jacques Award for best British player in the BBL is awarded to London Lions guard Justin Robinson, who won the honour with a unanimous vote. Robinson, who has enjoyed a stellar first season with his hometown side averaging 17.8 points a game, fought-off Glasgow Rocks’ Gareth Murray, who came in second and Sheffield Sharks’ Zach Gachette in third. The Syd Lipski International Award for top British performer on the global stage goes to UCAM Murcia forward Ovie Soko. The 27-year-old Londoner has been one of Murcia’s key contributors this season both in the ACB, where his side are currently battling for a spot in the play-offs, and in the Basketball Champions League where he was named to the All-First team and helped his side to finish third overall after narrowing losing to eventual winners AEK Athens in the semi-finals. Soko, who has represented Great Britain during the FIBA World Cup qualifiers in November, has averaged 11.2 points in the ACB this season along with 13 points and 5 rebounds in the Champions League. Temi Fagbenle came a close second in the voting with last year’s Syd Lipski winner Luke Nelson, third.
1010	dbpedia	2	81	https://www.peet.com.au/about-us/news-and-events/burns-beach-awarded-best-residential-development	en	Burns Beach awarded Best Residential Development	https://www.peet.com.au/…arch-preview.gif	https://www.peet.com.au/…arch-preview.gif	[ "https://www.peet.com.au/-/media/peet/general-images/corporate/corporate/burns-beach-drone.jpg", "https://www.peet.com.au/-/media/peet/general-images/corporate/corporate/burns-beach-best-residential-development.jpg", "https://www.peet.com.au/-/media/peet/update-images/corporate/corporate/corp_newsandevents_blue...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[]	null	At Saturday evening's UDIA WA Awards for Excellence, Peet's Burns Beach development was named the 2021 Best Residential Development.	en	/images/favicon.ico		https://www.peet.com.au/about-us/news-and-events/burns-beach-awarded-best-residential-development	Peet’s Burns Beach recognised in top industry honours Burns Beach has been named 2021’s best Residential Development at the prestigious Urban Development Institute of Australia’s (UDIA) Awards for Excellence. The Awards, which were held on Saturday night, are regarded as the pinnacle for the urban development industry encompassing community creation, innovation and sustainability. Peet’s award winning Burns Beach, located in Perth’s popular northern corridor and just 30 minutes from the CBD, has formed into an established community with enviable access to the beach – designed to provide residents with a first-class lifestyle. Burns Beach was recognised for overcoming significant environmental challenges of creating an urban community within a sensitive, dunal landscape by working collaboratively with a wide variety of stakeholders – including extensive community engagement. Leading property developer Peet had a clear design brief from the beginning, which was to create a vibrant seaside community that accommodated a passion for coastal living and deliver a premium coastal estate nestled amongst nature. Peet Managing Director and CEO Brendon Gore said the award recognises the hard work of the team involved with the development of the project, contributing to the growth of the community. “From day one, preserving the existing landscape was key to the design and we integrated the homes and local amenity into the natural environment. It was important that we considered the current and future demand for local infrastructure and amenity, all within the comfort of the community. Burns Beach continues to grow which we attribute to the strong community ethos, and modern coastal living,” said Mr Gore. The project plans ensured that the estate had an overall stunning presentation, equipped with manicured streetscapes, parks, walkways and boardwalks, surrounded by natural bush - including a walkable environment with interconnected space and path networks, facilitating community interaction and a healthy lifestyle. Burns Beach Estate has been carefully designed to facilitate panoramic views of the ocean, ensuring residents are connected to the coastline, as well having premium access to bushland. This strategic design also includes Burns Beach Rocks, an emergent limestone reef, as a key visual focal point for the estate – with the design of the estate’s latter stages taking advantage of the view of the coast and extensive bushland, which can be accessed from several roads and public spaces. Connectivity is a hallmark of the beachside estate, providing residents with a range of local amenities. Burns Beach is close to a selection of state and private schools, including the Burns Beach Primary School which will open to the community in 2022. Shopping centres and other facilities are also a quick drive away. With 125 years’ experience, Peet is one of Australia’s leading property developers and Burns Beach is one of a number of Peet developments across the country.
1010	dbpedia	3	59	https://dafilms.com/film	en	Documentary Films	https://dafilms.com/img/…jpg?v=1697526366	https://dafilms.com/img/…jpg?v=1697526366	[ "https://dafilms.com/img/layout/header_bg_logo_horizontal.en.png", "https://dafilms.com/media/_cache/big/gallery/2024/08/22/Private_footage_1.jpg", "https://dafilms.com/media/_cache/big/gallery/2024/08/19/Limitation_1.jpg", "https://dafilms.com/media/_cache/small/gallery/2013/03/21/It_the_Earth_1.jpg", "htt...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[]	null	Your Online Documentary Cinema – Fresh Festival Films Every Week	en	/img/favicon/en/favicon.ico		https://dafilms.com/film	What seemed like an innocent home movie, has proven to be a revealing document from South Africa's apartheid past. Georgia's first president and his government struggle against an opposition supported by the Russian / Soviet KGB and armed forces. A cameraman and a soundman arrive in Corvo in 2007, the smallest island in the archipelago of the Azores. Right in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, Corvo is a large rock, 6km high and 4km long, with the crater of a volcano and a single tiny village of 440 people... This film tells the story of the victims of the flood of 2019 in Iran and left a lot of damages. Two women, a mother and her middle-aged daughter, share an apartment in Warsaw during the lockdown and try to rediscover a way to communicate. Danusia and her daughter Basia embrace a secluded life in nature, away from modern world, but increasingly long for contact with other people. A glimpse over the Diguillín river through the mechanical eye of an old digital camera. I will always respect the bronte sisters, the blisters and the ritz sisters until I am truly buried. Documentary about the interaction between the Brazilian city's inhabitants and what is expressed in its walls. Maria, a young girl diagnosed with autism, films a movie with her friends and her teacher. The young people record interviews and diaries of their daily lives. Through the work records of job seekers in Brazil, we reveal traces of their lives, achievements, grudges, joys, disappointments and dreams. With mud, bricks are made. With linen, sheets are made. With grain, bread is made. With grapes, wine is made. But with man, what is made? This is the howl, gaze, and agitation of the Coyote into the mountain. The Path of the Coyote. Just before falling asleep, Mariana has a particular impulse: she will change the names of everything in the world. A quiet observation of the people among us who are only visible through cameras, their need to be seen and the loneliness that connects us all. The search for a journalist who infiltrated one of the most repressive governments in Guatemala delves into the memory of a country forced to silence. A film portrait of geographer Suzanne Daveau, an adventurous woman who traverses the 20th century, right up to the modern day. Amor Fati seeks out parts that complete each other. These are portraits of couples, friends, families and pets and their owners. For 13 years, Alicia Cano filmed the remaining 13 inhabitants of the Italian village Bosco and her grandfather, who once emigrated from Bosco to Uruguay. In the desert of Southern California, lies the unfinished city of California City originally intended to mirror Los Angeles, but it was never completed. A portrait of the disenchanted youth of the city of Tolyatti, once a symbol of Soviet progress and the automobile, now devastated by economic decline. In the heat of the summer, two watchmen secure the river that runs through a neighbourhood in Lausanne. While studying in Bruxelles, Daryna Mamaisur is caught up in the russian full-scale invasion of her country. Jean-René is a retired workman who has lived in Mâcon, France, since emigrating from Reunion Island at the age of 17. Today, for the first time ever, the quiet man recounts his story to his daughter. Following the death of her parents, Alice Diop immerses herself for a month in the environment where her mother grew up, in Dakar. An ethnographic film exploring the legend of a Mahadeo Koli Goddess Kalsu whose story and identity remains impregnated in the consciousness of women. Jindřich Andrš' observational film shows new ways of teaching at the Second Faculty of Medicine of Charles University in Prague. Alice Diop returns to the council estate where she grew up, la Rose-des-Vents, to paint a portrait of the inhabitants of her old building. In the wake of the 2005 riots sparked by police violence, the inhabitants of Clichy-Sous-Bois mobilise in order to assert their rights. Young call center employee Alice calls up elderly strangers and pretends to be their granddaughter in urgent need of money. director Juliane Henrich’s alter ego, played by writer Nannina Matz, embarks on a journey to learn about the darker chapters in her family history. After witnessing the murder of her friend, Kenya, a trans woman sex worker, embarks on a path of struggle and search for justice. An unprecedented expedition into the Amazon to search for a group of isolated indigenous and promote their first contact with non-indigenous. As a counterpoint to a virtual and (dis)connected world two girlfriends engage in a filmic provocation under their own rules. After 5 years in prison, Iván Bilbao is reunited with his wife and daughter in his hometown, where his reputation is notorious. Vladimír Dzuro, is the only Czech investigator to have worked for the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. Being queer at prom: true stories from seven different decades. Featuring intimate, charming interviews with queer Canadians ranging in age 17 to 88. Loosely inspired by Dostoyevsky’s Crime and Punishment, the movie follows the moral collapse and possible redemption of a young, morose Israeli Jew. A surreal drama about an enmeshed family, in which violence and trauma are steadily percolating, just beneath the surface. A young US Marine, recently back from the Gulf War, was found digging a grave for his murdered wife in the middle of the California Mojave.
1010	dbpedia	1	40	https://ideas.repec.org/f/c/pva299.html	en	Eric van Damme	https://ideas.repec.org/favicon.ico	https://ideas.repec.org/favicon.ico	[ "https://ideas.repec.org/ideas4.jpg", "https://ideas.repec.org/ideas4.jpg", "https://ideas.repec.org/images/mastodon.svg" ]	[]	[]	[ "Eric van Damme", "Economics", "Author", "Research", "IDEAS" ]	null	[]	null	Eric van Damme: current contact information and listing of economic research of this author provided by RePEc/IDEAS		/favicon.ico		null	RePEc Genealogy Who was a student of whom, using RePEc MPRA Upload your paper to be listed on RePEc and IDEAS
1010	dbpedia	2	15	https://www.skysports.com/more-sports/basketball/news/12375/12307861/geno-crandall-wins-molten-bbl-player-of-the-year-award	en	Geno Crandall wins Molten BBL Player of the Year award	https://e0.365dm.com/21/…g?20210423081950	https://e0.365dm.com/21/…g?20210423081950	[ "https://www.skysports.com/assets/Sky-Sports-Logo-transparent.svg", "https://e0.365dm.com/21/04/768x432/skysports-geno-crandall-bbl_5353102.jpg?20210423081950", "https://e0.365dm.com/21/04/768x432/skysports-geno-crandall-leicester-riders_5353218.jpg?20210423101400", "https://e0.365dm.com/21/04/768x432/skyspor...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[]	2021-05-16T10:49:00+00:00	Geno Crandall was named in the Molten BBL Team of the Year and was also recently recognised as the BJA BBL Player of the Year. The Leicester Riders Rob Paternostro has also been named the Ed Percival Molten BBL Coach of the Year.	en	/favicon.ico?bypass-service-worker	Sky Sports	https://www.skysports.com/more-sports/basketball/news/12375/12307861/geno-crandall-wins-molten-bbl-player-of-the-year-award	After leading Leicester Riders to a fifth BBL Championship title, Geno Crandall has been recognised with the Molten BBL Player of the Year award for 2020-21, pacing a poll of BBL head coaches. It is the first time in seven seasons that a Leicester player has received the award, following Drew Sullivan in 2012-13 as the only two Riders to have ever won it in 33 BBL seasons. With coaches nominating their top three players, and points awarded for each position, Crandall won the vote by 10 clear points ahead of DeAndre Liggins of London Lions in second place, as he was voted in first by seven of the ten BBL head coaches and in one of the top three spots by all of them. It continues an amazing run for point guards as the fifth season in a row that a floor general has lifted this award, with Justin Robinson and Rahmon Fletcher each doing so on two occasions. The 24-year-old Minneapolis-native joined Leicester in the summer after a season in the Czech Republic, and was previously a two-time All-Big Sky second team selection at the University of North Dakota before graduating from the powerhouse Gonzaga University. He made an instant impact, scoring 20 points in an early BBL Cup win over Newcastle Eagles, including nine in six fourth quarter minutes as Riders came from behind. Crandall finished the season ninth in the BBL in scoring with 15.9 points per game, second in the league in assists (7.8), and fourth in steals (1.9), leading the league champions in all three categories. The crafty guard also drew the second most fouls of any player in the BBL as he proved difficult to contain going to the rim - including numerous highlight dunks over the course of the campaign - and he shot 80 per cent from the free-free throw line on more than five attempts per game, second overall as one of only two players with more than 100 free-throw makes on the season. He had nine double-doubles in BBL Championship play, third among all players, and was close to a triple-double on numerous occasions. He saved some of his best all-round performances for the biggest games, including 18 points, 17 rebounds and eight assists in a road victory at the third-placed Plymouth Raiders, and 12 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds in a crucial March win over title rivals London Lions. His season high for both points (29) and assists (15) came in a decisive contribution in a 116-109 overtime victory over Manchester Giants at the Morningside Arena, as he scored seven points in the extra five minutes. Another home highlight just prior to that saw him hit a buzzer-beater to see off Sheffield Sharks by 75-73. This final week of the season has already seen him elected to Molten BBL Team of the Year, and just miss out on a place in the Molten BBL Defensive Team of the Year by one vote. He also picked up a Molten BBL Player of the Month award in January, and made the weekly All-Star Five six times Paternostro Wins Sixth Coach of the Year Award The Riders' Rob Paternostro was meanwhile named the 2020-21 Ed Percival Molten BBL Coach of the Year, voted by his peers, after leading his team to a 24-6 BBL Championship record in one of the most competitive seasons in BBL history. This is the sixth time that he has won the award - and fourth in the last five years - which itself leads to another remarkable accolade as he moves clear of Kevin Cadle and Fabulous Flournoy, who have five each, as the coach with the most annual awards in BBL history. Paternostro received seven votes from fellow BBL Head Coaches, quite some way clear of Paul James of Plymouth Raiders in second place. This was a fifth BBL Championship title in Leicester's history, all of which have come under his stewardship having taken over the role in 2008 before the first league title came in 2012-13. He won his first Coach of the Year award after transforming Riders in that initial 2008-09 season, immediately taking them from 10th to third, and they have only finished below that on three occasions in more than a decade since. Overall, it's the 14th piece of silverware in his reign. The 48-year-old Connecticut native - who enjoyed a good playing career in the BBL as a charismatic point guard from 2000 to 2008 - has built his success on a defensive philosophy, and will have been pleased to see his team once more end the season as the BBL's meanest defence, for the fifth completed season in a row, conceding just 76.8 points per game. They held opponents to only 42 per cent shooting from the field, led the league in defensive rebounds and blocked shots, allowed the fewest fast break points, and third fewest points in the paint; and they achieved all of that playing smart defence, giving up the third fewest fouls in the league. At the other end of the floor, the efficiency of his offence was demonstrated by Leicester leading the BBL in field goal percentage (48.2 per cent) as they finished second in points scored per game (87), and they got motoring in the second half of the season, scoring in excess of 90 points on 12 occasions from the end of January onwards. Riders demonstrated great consistency throughout the campaign, much of which was built on the returns of key players to the roster he assembled, with the likes of Jamell Anderson, Corey Johnson, Darien Nelson-Henry, Mo Walker and Conner Washington all back, alongside whom he added exciting talent such as Crandall and William Lee. All but Johnson and Walker - who missed much of the season through injury - made either the Molten Team of the Year, All-British Team, or Defensive Team. In a key stretch of games, Riders bounced back from defeat to title rivals Lions by putting on consecutive road wins at third-placed Plymouth Raiders in early January, which sparked a run of 11 straight wins and established Riders at the top of the table. After a pair of defeats, they bounced back emphatically once more with two wins in the space of three days over fellow top four rivals Newcastle Eagles and, crucially, London Lions in mid-March. Despite that, the title race would go right down to Leicester's final game, and reverting to type they held both of their last two opponents to score totals in the sixties to lift the title on the road at Cheshire Phoenix. Those two defensive stands saw them overtake Plymouth Raiders as the league's leading defence, at a decimal point, to maintain their good run in that regard
1010	dbpedia	1	17	https://worldwidescience.org/topicpages/f/f%2Bfactor.html	en	f factor: Topics by WorldWideScience.org			[ "https://worldwidescience.org/sites/www.osti.gov/files/public/image-files/WWSlogo_wTag650px-min.png", "https://worldwidescience.org/sites/www.osti.gov/files/public/image-files/OSTIlogo.svg", "https://worldwidescience.org/sites/www.osti.gov/files/public/image-files/ICSTIlogo.svg" ]	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[]	null		en			null	Regulation of cell proliferation by the E2F transcription factors DEFF Research Database (Denmark) Helin, K 1998-01-01 Experimental data generated in the past year have further emphasized the essential role for the E2F transcription factors in the regulation of cell proliferation. Genetic studies have shown that E2F activity is required for normal development in fruitflies, and the generation of E2F-1(-/-) mice h......Fs in the proteasomes. Novel target genes for the E2F transcription factors have been identified that link the E2Fs directly to the initiation of DNA replication.......Experimental data generated in the past year have further emphasized the essential role for the E2F transcription factors in the regulation of cell proliferation. Genetic studies have shown that E2F activity is required for normal development in fruitflies, and the generation of E2F-1(-/-) mice has...... demonstrated that individual members of the E2F transcription factor family are likely to have distinct roles in mammalian development and homeostasis. Additional mechanisms regulating the activity of the E2F transcription factors have been reported, including subcellular localization and proteolysis of the E2... Surface water acidification and critical loads: exploring the F-factor Directory of Open Access Journals (Sweden) K. Bishop 2009-11-01 Full Text Available As acid deposition decreases, uncertainties in methods for calculating critical loads become more important when judgements have to be made about whether or not further emission reductions are needed. An important aspect of one type of model that has been used to calculate surface water critical loads is the empirical F-factor which estimates the degree to which acid deposition is neutralised before it reaches a lake at any particular point in time relative to the pre-industrial, steady-state water chemistry conditions. In this paper we will examine how well the empirical F-functions are able to estimate pre-industrial lake chemistry as lake chemistry changes during different phases of acidification and recovery. To accomplish this, we use the dynamic, process-oriented biogeochemical model SAFE to generate a plausible time series of annual runoff chemistry for ca. 140 Swedish catchments between 1800 and 2100. These annual hydrochemistry data are then used to generate empirical F-factors that are compared to the "actual" F-factor seen in the SAFE data for each lake and year in the time series. The dynamics of the F-factor as catchments acidify, and then recover are not widely recognised. Our results suggest that the F-factor approach worked best during the acidification phase when soil processes buffer incoming acidity. However, the empirical functions for estimating F from contemporary lake chemistry are not well suited to the recovery phase when the F-factor turns negative due to recovery processes in the soil. This happens when acid deposition has depleted the soil store of BC, and then acid deposition declines, reducing the leaching of base cations to levels below those in the pre-industrial era. An estimate of critical load from water chemistry during recovery and empirical F functions would therefore result in critical loads that are too low. Therefore, the empirical estimates of the F-factor are a significant source of Quantitative PET Imaging of Tissue Factor Expression Using 18F-labled Active Site Inhibited Factor VII DEFF Research Database (Denmark) Nielsen, Carsten H; Erlandsson, Maria; Jeppesen, Troels E 2016-01-01 Tissue factor (TF) is up regulated in many solid tumors and its expression is linked to tumor angiogenesis, invasion, metastasis and prognosis. A non-invasive assessment of tumor TF expression status is therefore of obvious clinical relevance. Factor VII (FVII) is the natural ligand to TF. Here we...... report the development of a new PET tracer for specific imaging of TF using an (18)F-labeled derivative of FVII. METHODS: Active site inhibited factor VIIa (FVIIai) was obtained by inactivation with phenylalanine-phenylalanine-arginine-chloromethyl ketone. FVIIai was radiolabeled with N-succinimidyl 4......-[(18)F]-fluorobenzoate ([(18)F]SFB) and purified. The corresponding product, [(18)F]FVIIai, was injected into nude mice with subcutaneous human pancreatic xenograft tumors (BxPC-3) and investigated using small animal PET/CT imaging 1, 2 and 4 hours after injection. Ex vivo biodistribution was performed... Evaluation of factors influencing 18F-FET uptake in the brain Directory of Open Access Journals (Sweden) Antoine Verger 2018-01-01 Full Text Available PET using the amino-acid O-(2-18F-fluoroethyl-l-tyrosine (18F-FET is gaining increasing interest for brain tumour management. Semi-quantitative analysis of tracer uptake in brain tumours is based on the standardized uptake value (SUV and the tumour-to-brain ratio (TBR. The aim of this study was to explore physiological factors that might influence the relationship of SUV of 18F-FET uptake in various brain areas, and thus affect quantification of 18F-FET uptake in brain tumours. Negative 18F-FET PET scans of 107 subjects, showing an inconspicuous brain distribution of 18F-FET, were evaluated retrospectively. Whole-brain quantitative analysis with Statistical Parametric Mapping (SPM using parametric SUV PET images, and volumes of interest (VOIs analysis with fronto-parietal, temporal, occipital, and cerebellar SUV background areas were performed to study the effect of age, gender, height, weight, injected activity, body mass index (BMI, and body surface area (BSA. After multivariate analysis, female gender and high BMI were found to be two independent factors associated with increased SUV of 18F-FET uptake in the brain. In women, SUVmean of 18F-FET uptake in the brain was 23% higher than in men (pÂ <Â 0.01. SUVmean of 18F-FET uptake in the brain was positively correlated with BMI (rÂ =Â 0.29; pÂ <Â 0.01. The influence of these factors on SUV of 18F-FET was similar in all brain areas. In conclusion, SUV of 18F-FET in the normal brain is influenced by gender and weakly by BMI, but changes are similar in all brain areas. Synthesis and characterization of (18)F-labeled active site inhibited factor VII (ASIS). Science.gov (United States) Erlandsson, Maria; Nielsen, Carsten H; Jeppesen, Troels E; Kristensen, Jesper B; Petersen, Lars C; Madsen, Jacob; Kjaer, Andreas 2015-05-15 Activated factor VII blocked in the active site with Phe-Phe-Arg-chloromethyl ketone (active site inhibited factor VII (ASIS)) is a 50-kDa protein that binds with high affinity to its receptor, tissue factor (TF). TF is a transmembrane glycoprotein that plays an important role in, for example, thrombosis, metastasis, tumor growth, and tumor angiogenesis. The aim of this study was to develop an (18)F-labeled ASIS derivative to assess TF expression in tumors. Active site inhibited factor VII was labeled using N-succinimidyl-4-[(18)F]fluorobenzoate, and the [(18)F]ASIS was purified on a PD-10 desalting column. The radiochemical yield was 25âÂ±â6%, the radiochemical purity was >97%, and the pseudospecific radioactivity was 35âÂ±â9âGBq/Âµmol. The binding efficacy was evaluated in pull-down experiments, which monitored the binding of unlabeled ASIS and [(18)F]ASIS to TF and to a specific anti-factor VII antibody (F1A2-mAb). No significant difference in binding efficacy between [(18)F]ASIS and ASIS could be detected. Furthermore, [(18)F]ASIS was relatively stable in vitro and in vivo in mice. In conclusion, [(18)F]ASIS has for the first time been successfully synthesized as a possible positron emission tomography tracer to image TF expression levels. In vivo positron emission tomography studies to evaluate the full potential of [(18)F]ASIS are in progress. Copyright Â© 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Quantitative assessment of multi-isocentric radiosurgical irradiation based on the f factor International Nuclear Information System (INIS) Lefkopoulos, D.; Schlienger, M.; Hancilar, T.; Keraudy, K.; Touboul, E. 1995-01-01 To evaluate quantitatively the stereotactic irradiations, we defined a DVH parameter (f) resulting from the lesion underdosage and healthy tissues overdosage curves. The Lesion Underdose Factor (LUF) is the ratio of the lesion volume receiving dose inferior to a reference isodose to the lesion volume. The Healthy Tissue Overdose Factor HTOF quantitates the amount of tissue external to the lesion receiving dose equal to or greater than a given reference isodose relatively to the lesion volume. The LUF and HTOF curves represent the variation of the LUF and HTOF factors as a function of the reference isodose. The f factor is the surface situated below the intersection of the two curves. The optimization goal of the planification procedure could consist in the minimization of f. We have correlated them with clinical results (obliteration of the nidus) of a series of 34 multi-isocenters AVMs linac irradiation. The treatment dose protocol was a peripheral dose of 20 - 25 Gy (50 to 70% isodose range). According to this preliminary study, it seems that f factor provides clinically useful quantitative indices for the treatment plan evaluation. The choice of the optimal treatment plan and reference isodose is realized as follows. For a same patient different treatment plans are calculated by successive modifications of the irradiation parameters, as the number of isocenters, the distances between isocenters, the collimators diameter, the number of arcs and their angular length etc. The choice of optimal treatment plan is based on a clinically validated quantitative factor such as the f factor. According to our preliminary results one should select the treatment plan corresponding to the smallest value of f. The choice of the optimal reference isodose is based on the clinical data (lesion volume and topography, adjacent critical structures) and the LUF and HTOF factors following a well-defined protocol Analysis of E2F factors during epidermal differentiation. Science.gov (United States) Chang, Wing Y; Dagnino, Lina 2005-01-01 The multigene E2F family of transcription factors is central in the control of cell cycle progression. The expression and activity of E2F proteins is tightly regulated transcriptionally and posttranslationally as a function of the proliferation and differentiation status of the cell. In this chapter, we review protocols designed to determine E2F mRNA abundance in tissues by in situ hybridization techniques. The ability to culture primary epidermal keratinocytes and maintain them as either undifferentiated or terminally differentiated cells allows the biochemical and molecular characterization of changes in E2F expression and activity. Thus, we also discuss in detail methods to analyze E2F protein abundance by immunoblot and their ability to bind DNA in cultured cells using electrophoretic mobility shift assays. The F309S mutation increases factor VIII secretion in human cell line Directory of Open Access Journals (Sweden) Daianne Maciely Carvalho Fantacini 2016-06-01 Full Text Available ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: The capacity of a human cell line to secrete recombinant factor VIII with a F309S point mutation was investigated, as was the effect of the addition of chemical chaperones (betaine and sodium-4-phenylbutyrate on the secretion of factor VIII. METHODS: This work used a vector with a F309S mutation in the A1 domain to investigate FVIII production in the HEK 293 human cell line. Factor VIII activity was measured by chromogenic assay. Furthermore, the effects of chemical drugs on the culture were evaluated. RESULTS: The addition of the F309S mutation to a previously described FVIII variant increased FVIII secretion by 4.5 fold. Moreover, the addition of betaine or sodium-4-phenylbutyrate increased the secretion rate of FVIIIÎB proteins in HEK 293 cells, but the same effect was not seen for FVIIIÎB-F309S indicating that all the recombinant protein produced had been efficiently secreted. CONCLUSION: Bioengineering factor VIII expressed in human cells may lead to an efficient production of recombinant factor VIII and contribute toward low-cost coagulation factor replacement therapy for hemophilia A. FVIII-F309S produced in human cells can be effective in vivo. Synthesis and characterization of 18F-labeled active site inhibited factor VII (ASIS) DEFF Research Database (Denmark) Erlandsson, Maria; Nielsen, Carsten Haagen; Jeppesen, Troels Elmer 2015-01-01 Activated factor VII blocked in the active site with Phe-Phe-Arg-chloromethyl ketone (active site inhibited factor VII (ASIS)) is a 50-kDa protein that binds with high affinity to its receptor, tissue factor (TF). TF is a transmembrane glycoprotein that plays an important role in, for example......, thrombosis, metastasis, tumor growth, and tumor angiogenesis. The aim of this study was to develop an 18F-labeled ASIS derivative to assess TF expression in tumors. Active site inhibited factor VII was labeled using N-succinimidyl-4-[18F]fluorobenzoate, and the [18F]ASIS was purified on a PD-10 desalting...... column. The radiochemical yield was 25âÂ±â6%, the radiochemical purity was >97%, and the pseudospecific radioactivity was 35âÂ±â9âGBq/Âµmol. The binding efficacy was evaluated in pull-down experiments, which monitored the binding of unlabeled ASIS and [18F]ASIS to TF and to a specific anti-factor VII... Quantitative PET Imaging of Tissue Factor Expression Using 18F-Labeled Active Site-Inhibited Factor VII. Science.gov (United States) Nielsen, Carsten H; Erlandsson, Maria; Jeppesen, Troels E; Jensen, Mette M; Kristensen, Lotte K; Madsen, Jacob; Petersen, Lars C; Kjaer, Andreas 2016-01-01 Tissue factor (TF) is upregulated in many solid tumors, and its expression is linked to tumor angiogenesis, invasion, metastasis, and prognosis. A noninvasive assessment of tumor TF expression status is therefore of obvious clinical relevance. Factor VII is the natural ligand to TF. Here we report the development of a new PET tracer for specific imaging of TF using an (18)F-labeled derivative of factor VII. Active site-inhibited factor VIIa (FVIIai) was obtained by inactivation with phenylalanine-phenylalanine-arginine-chloromethyl ketone. FVIIai was radiolabeled with N-succinimidyl 4-(18)F-fluorobenzoate and purified. The corresponding product, (18)F-FVIIai, was injected into nude mice with subcutaneous human pancreatic xenograft tumors (BxPC-3) and investigated using small-animal PET/CT imaging 1, 2, and 4 h after injection. Ex vivo biodistribution was performed after the last imaging session, and tumor tissue was preserved for molecular analysis. A blocking experiment was performed in a second set of mice. The expression pattern of TF in the tumors was visualized by immunohistochemistry and the amount of TF in tumor homogenates was measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and correlated with the uptake of (18)F-FVIIai in the tumors measured in vivo by PET imaging. The PET images showed high uptake of (18)F-FVIIai in the tumor regions, with a mean uptake of 2.5 Â± 0.3 percentage injected dose per gram (%ID/g) (mean Â± SEM) 4 h after injection of 7.3-9.3 MBq of (18)F-FVIIai and with an average maximum uptake in the tumors of 7.1 Â± 0.7 %ID/g at 4 h. In comparison, the muscle uptake was 0.2 Â± 0.01 %ID/g at 4 h. At 4 h, the tumors had the highest uptake of any organ. Blocking with FVIIai significantly reduced the uptake of (18)F-FVIIai from 2.9 Â± 0.1 to 1.4 Â± 0.1 %ID/g (P < 0.001). The uptake of (18)F-FVIIai measured in vivo by PET imaging correlated (r = 0.72, P < 0.02) with TF protein level measured ex vivo. (18)F-FVIIai is a promising PET tracer for Factors affecting expression of the recF gene of Escherichia coli K-12. Science.gov (United States) Sandler, S J; Clark, A J 1990-01-31 This report describes four factors which affect expression of the recF gene from strong upstream lambda promoters under temperature-sensitive cIAt2-encoded repressor control. The first factor was the long mRNA leader sequence consisting of the Escherichia coli dnaN gene and 95% of the dnaA gene and lambda bet, N (double amber) and 40% of the exo gene. When most of this DNA was deleted, RecF became detectable in maxicells. The second factor was the vector, pBEU28, a runaway replication plasmid. When we substituted pUC118 for pBEU28, RecF became detectable in whole cells by the Coomassie blue staining technique. The third factor was the efficiency of initiation of translation. We used site-directed mutagenesis to change the mRNA leader, ribosome-binding site and the 3 bp before and after the translational start codon. Monitoring the effect of these mutational changes by translational fusion to lacZ, we discovered that the efficiency of initiation of translation was increased 30-fold. Only an estimated two- or threefold increase in accumulated levels of RecF occurred, however. This led us to discover the fourth factor, namely sequences in the recF gene itself. These sequences reduce expression of the recF-lacZ fusion genes 100-fold. The sequences responsible for this decrease in expression occur in four regions in the N-terminal half of recF. Expression is reduced by some sequences at the transcriptional level and by others at the translational level. GENETIC FACTORS INFLUENCING HEMOGLOBIN F LEVEL IN Î²-THALASSEMIA/HB E DISEASE. Science.gov (United States) Ruangrai, Waraporn; Jindadamrongwech, Sumalee 2016-01-01 Genetic factors influencing Hb F content in adult red blood cells include Î²-thalassemia genotypes, co-inheritance of Î±-thalassemia traits and single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). Genotyping of Î±- and Î²-thalassemia and five SNPs in Î²-globin gene cluster previously identified in genome-wide association studies as being markers of elevated Hb F in Î²-thalassemia were performed in 81 subjects diagnosed with Î²-thalassemia/Hb E. Hb F levels are higher (0.9-7.1 g/dl) in subjects (n = 57) with the severe compared to mild Î²-thalassemia (0.8-2.5 g/ dl) (n = 4) genotypes, and are similarly low (0.7-3.5 g/dl) in those (n = 15) with Î±-thalassemia co-inheritance. Hb F levels in non-thalassemia controls (n = 150) range from 0 to 0.15 g/dl. The presence of homozygous minor alleles of the 5 SNPs are significant indicators of Î²-thalassemia/Hb E individuals with high Hb F (> 4 g/dl), independent of their thalassemia genotypes. Given that re-activation of Î³-globin genes leads to amelioration of Î²-thalassemia severity, understanding how genetic factors up-regulate Hb F production may lead to possible therapeutic interventions, genetically or pharmacologically, of this debilitating disease in the not too distant future. EBP1 is a novel E2F target gene regulated by transforming growth factor-Î². Directory of Open Access Journals (Sweden) David Judah 2010-11-01 Full Text Available Regulation of gene expression requires transcription factor binding to specific DNA elements, and a large body of work has focused on the identification of such sequences. However, it is becoming increasingly clear that eukaryotic transcription factors can exhibit widespread, nonfunctional binding to genomic DNA sites. Conversely, some of these proteins, such as E2F, can also modulate gene expression by binding to non-consensus elements. E2F comprises a family of transcription factors that play key roles in a wide variety of cellular functions, including survival, differentiation, activation during tissue regeneration, metabolism, and proliferation. E2F factors bind to the Erb3-binding protein 1 (EBP1 promoter in live cells. We now show that E2F binding to the EBP1 promoter occurs through two tandem DNA elements that do not conform to typical consensus E2F motifs. Exogenously expressed E2F1 activates EBP1 reporters lacking one, but not both sites, suggesting a degree of redundancy under certain conditions. E2F1 increases the levels of endogenous EBP1 mRNA in breast carcinoma and other transformed cell lines. In contrast, in non-transformed primary epidermal keratinocytes, E2F, together with the retinoblastoma family of proteins, appears to be involved in decreasing EBP1 mRNA abundance in response to growth inhibition by transforming growth factor-Î²1. Thus, E2F is likely a central coordinator of multiple responses that culminate in regulation of EBP1 gene expression, and which may vary depending on cell type and context. EBP1 is a novel E2F target gene regulated by transforming growth factor-Î². Science.gov (United States) Judah, David; Chang, Wing Y; Dagnino, Lina 2010-11-10 Regulation of gene expression requires transcription factor binding to specific DNA elements, and a large body of work has focused on the identification of such sequences. However, it is becoming increasingly clear that eukaryotic transcription factors can exhibit widespread, nonfunctional binding to genomic DNA sites. Conversely, some of these proteins, such as E2F, can also modulate gene expression by binding to non-consensus elements. E2F comprises a family of transcription factors that play key roles in a wide variety of cellular functions, including survival, differentiation, activation during tissue regeneration, metabolism, and proliferation. E2F factors bind to the Erb3-binding protein 1 (EBP1) promoter in live cells. We now show that E2F binding to the EBP1 promoter occurs through two tandem DNA elements that do not conform to typical consensus E2F motifs. Exogenously expressed E2F1 activates EBP1 reporters lacking one, but not both sites, suggesting a degree of redundancy under certain conditions. E2F1 increases the levels of endogenous EBP1 mRNA in breast carcinoma and other transformed cell lines. In contrast, in non-transformed primary epidermal keratinocytes, E2F, together with the retinoblastoma family of proteins, appears to be involved in decreasing EBP1 mRNA abundance in response to growth inhibition by transforming growth factor-Î²1. Thus, E2F is likely a central coordinator of multiple responses that culminate in regulation of EBP1 gene expression, and which may vary depending on cell type and context. 49 CFR 192.111 - Design factor (F) for steel pipe. Science.gov (United States) 2010-10-01 ... NATURAL AND OTHER GAS BY PIPELINE: MINIMUM FEDERAL SAFETY STANDARDS Pipe Design Â§ 192.111 Design factor (F... street, or a railroad; (3) Is supported by a vehicular, pedestrian, railroad, or pipeline bridge; or (4... Roles of SigB and SigF in the Mycobacterium tuberculosis Sigma Factor Networkâ¿ â OpenAIRE Lee, Jong-Hee; Karakousis, Petros C.; Bishai, William R. 2007-01-01 To characterize the roles of SigB and SigF in sigma factor regulation in Mycobacterium tuberculosis, we used chemically inducible recombinant strains to conditionally overexpress sigB and sigF. Using whole genomic microarray analysis and quantitative reverse transcription-PCR, we investigated the resulting global transcriptional changes after sigB induction, and we specifically tested the relative expression of other sigma factor genes after knock-in expression of sigB and sigF. Overexpressio... Inatividade fÃsica no lazer de adultos e fatores associados Inactividad fÃsica en ocio de adultos y factores asociados Leisure-time physical inactivity in adults and factors associated Directory of Open Access Journals (Sweden) TaÃs Gaudencio Martins 2009-10-01 Ã³n entre inactividad fÃsica en ocio de adultos con factores sociodemogrÃ¡ficos e indicadores de riesgo y protecciÃ³n para enfermedades crÃ³nicas. MÃTODOS: Estudio transversal con individuos con edad de 18 aÃ±os y superior (n=1996. Fueron utilizados datos obtenidos del Sistema Municipal de Monitoreo de Factores de Riesgo para Enfermedades CrÃ³nicas No Transmisibles, por medio de entrevistas telefÃ³nicas, en FlorianÃ³polis, Sur de Brasil, 2005. Se analizaron factores sociodemogrÃ¡ficos e de comportamiento de protecciÃ³n y de riesgo. Los resultados de los anÃ¡lisis de regresiÃ³n logÃstica mÃºltiple para asociaciÃ³n entre inactividad fÃsica en ocio y variables independientes fueron expresados por razones de prevalencia. RESULTADOS: La prevalencia de la inactividad fÃsica en ocio fue de 54,6%(47,3% hombres, 61,4% mujeres. Posterior al anÃ¡lisis ajustado, entre los hombres, mayor probabilidad de inactividad fÃsica en ocio fue asociada al aumento del grupo etario, a la disminuciÃ³n del nivel de escolaridad y al hecho de trabajar; menor probabilidad de inactividad fÃsica en ocio fue asociada al consumo abusivo de bebida alcohÃ³lica, independientemente del grupo etario, nivel de escolaridad y trabajo. Entre las mujeres, mayor probabilidad de inactividad fÃsica fue observada entre las que relataron nivel de escolaridad menor a 12 aÃ±os de estudio y que trabajaban. AnÃ¡lisis ajustados por el nivel de escolaridad y trabajo mostraron mayor probabilidad de inactividad fÃsica en ocio en mujeres que relataron consumo de frutas y hortalizas con frecuencia inferior a cinco veces por dÃa y consumo de leche integral. CONCLUSIONES: Los factores asociados a la inactividad fÃsica en ocio presentaron perfil diferente entre hombres y mujeres. Para mujeres, la inactividad fÃsica se asociÃ³ a comportamientos de riesgo para enfermedades crÃ³nicas, en especial a los hÃ¡bitos alimentarios, y para los hombres, se asociaron a factores sociodemogrÃ¡ficos.OBJECTIVE: To analyze the association The retinoblastoma protein binds to a family of E2F transcription factors DEFF Research Database (Denmark) Lees, J A; Saito, M; Vidal, M 1993-01-01 E2F is a transcription factor that helps regulate the expression of a number of genes that are important in cell proliferation. Recently, several laboratories have isolated a cDNA clone that encodes an E2F-like protein, known as E2F-1. Subsequent characterization of this protein showed that it had...... the properties of E2F, but it was difficult to account for all of the suggested E2F activities through the function of this one protein. Using low-stringency hybridization, we have isolated cDNA clones that encode two additional E2F-like proteins, called E2F-2 and E2F-3. The chromosomal locations of the genes...... protein in vivo. Finally, E2F-2 and E2F-3 were able to activate transcription of E2F-responsive genes in a manner that was dependent upon the presence of at least one functional E2F binding site. These observations suggest that the E2F activities described previously result from the combined action... Distinct mechanisms of nuclear accumulation regulate the functional consequence of E2F transcription factors NARCIS (Netherlands) Allen, K.E.; Luna, S. de la; Kerkhoven, R.M.; Bernards, R.A.; Thangue, N.B. La 1997-01-01 Transcription factor E2F plays an important role in coordinating and integrating early cell cycle progression with the transcription apparatus. It is known that physiological E2F arises when a member of two families of proteins, E2F and DP, interact as E2F/DP heterodimers and that transcriptional Impact of Personal Characteristics and Technical Factors on Quantification of Sodium 18F-Fluoride Uptake in Human Arteries DEFF Research Database (Denmark) Blomberg, BjÃ¶rn Alexander; Thomassen, Anders; de Jong, Pim A 2015-01-01 Sodium (18)F-fluoride ((18)F-NaF) PET/CT imaging is a promising imaging technique for assessment of atherosclerosis, but is hampered by a lack of validated quantification protocols. Both personal characteristics and technical factors can affect quantification of arterial (18)F-NaF uptake....... This study investigated if blood activity, renal function, injected dose, circulating time, and PET/CT system affect quantification of arterial (18)F-NaF uptake. METHODS: Eighty-nine healthy subjects were prospectively examined by (18)F-NaF PET/CT imaging. Arterial (18)F-NaF uptake was quantified...... assessed the effect of personal characteristics and technical factors on quantification of arterial (18)F-NaF uptake. RESULTS: NaFmax and TBRmax/mean were dependent on blood activity (Î² = .34 to .44, P The rice eukaryotic translation initiation factor 3 subunit f (OseIF3f is involved in microgametogenesis Directory of Open Access Journals (Sweden) Qi eLi 2016-04-01 Full Text Available Microgametogenesis is the postmeiotic pollen developmental phase when unicellular microspores develop into mature tricellular pollen. In rice, microgametogenesis can influence grain yields to a great degree because pollen abortion occurs more easily during microgametogenesis than during other stages of pollen development. However, our knowledge of the genes involved in microgametogenesis in rice remains limited. Due to the dependence of pollen development on the regulatory mechanisms of protein expression, we identified the encoding gene of the eukaryotic translation initiation factor 3, subunit f in Oryza sativa (OseIF3f. Immunoprecipitation combined with mass spectrometry confirmed that OseIF3f was a subunit of rice eIF3, which consisted of at least 12 subunits including eIF3a, eIF3b, eIF3c, eIF3d, eIF3e, eIF3f, eIF3g, eIF3h, eIF3i, eIF3k, eIF3l and eIF3m. OseIF3f showed high mRNA levels in immature florets and is highly abundant in developing anthers. Subcellular localization analysis showed that OseIF3f was localized to the cytosol and the endoplasmic reticulum in rice root cells. We further analyzed the biological function of OseIF3f using the double-stranded RNA-mediated interference (RNAi approach. The OseIF3f-RNAi lines grew normally at the vegetative stage but displayed a large reduction in seed production and pollen viability, which is associated with the down-regulation of OseIF3f. Further cytological observations of pollen development revealed that the OseIF3f-RNAi lines showed no obvious abnormalities at the male meiotic stage and the unicellular microspore stage. However, compared to the wild type, OseIF3f-RNAi lines contained a higher percentage of arrested unicellular pollen at the bicellular stage and a higher percentage of arrested unicellular and bicellular pollen, and aborted pollen at the tricellular stage. These results indicate that OseIF3f plays a role in microgametogenesis. E2F1 and p53 Transcription Factors as Accessory Factors for Nucleotide Excision Repair Directory of Open Access Journals (Sweden) David G. Johnson 2012-10-01 Full Text Available Many of the biochemical details of nucleotide excision repair (NER have been established using purified proteins and DNA substrates. In cells however, DNA is tightly packaged around histones and other chromatin-associated proteins, which can be an obstacle to efficient repair. Several cooperating mechanisms enhance the efficiency of NER by altering chromatin structure. Interestingly, many of the players involved in modifying chromatin at sites of DNA damage were originally identified as regulators of transcription. These include ATP-dependent chromatin remodelers, histone modifying enzymes and several transcription factors. The p53 and E2F1 transcription factors are well known for their abilities to regulate gene expression in response to DNA damage. This review will highlight the underappreciated, transcription-independent functions of p53 and E2F1 in modifying chromatin structure in response to DNA damage to promote global NER. TcoF-DB v2: update of the database of human and mouse transcription co-factors and transcription factor interactions KAUST Repository Schmeier, Sebastian; Alam, Tanvir; Essack, Magbubah; Bajic, Vladimir B. 2016-01-01 Transcription factors (TFs) play a pivotal role in transcriptional regulation, making them crucial for cell survival and important biological functions. For the regulation of transcription, interactions of different regulatory proteins known as transcription co-factors (TcoFs) and TFs are essential in forming necessary protein complexes. Although TcoFs themselves do not bind DNA directly, their influence on transcriptional regulation and initiation, although indirect, has been shown to be significant, with the functionality of TFs strongly influenced by the presence of TcoFs. In the TcoF-DB v2 database, we collect information on TcoFs. In this article, we describe updates and improvements implemented in TcoF-DB v2. TcoF-DB v2 provides several new features that enables exploration of the roles of TcoFs. The content of the database has significantly expanded, and is enriched with information from Gene Ontology, biological pathways, diseases and molecular signatures. TcoF-DB v2 now includes many more TFs; has substantially increased the number of human TcoFs to 958, and now includes information on mouse (418 new TcoFs). TcoF-DB v2 enables the exploration of information on TcoFs and allows investigations into their influence on transcriptional regulation in humans and mice. TcoF-DB v2 can be accessed at http://tcofdb.org/. TcoF-DB v2: update of the database of human and mouse transcription co-factors and transcription factor interactions KAUST Repository Schmeier, Sebastian 2016-10-17 Transcription factors (TFs) play a pivotal role in transcriptional regulation, making them crucial for cell survival and important biological functions. For the regulation of transcription, interactions of different regulatory proteins known as transcription co-factors (TcoFs) and TFs are essential in forming necessary protein complexes. Although TcoFs themselves do not bind DNA directly, their influence on transcriptional regulation and initiation, although indirect, has been shown to be significant, with the functionality of TFs strongly influenced by the presence of TcoFs. In the TcoF-DB v2 database, we collect information on TcoFs. In this article, we describe updates and improvements implemented in TcoF-DB v2. TcoF-DB v2 provides several new features that enables exploration of the roles of TcoFs. The content of the database has significantly expanded, and is enriched with information from Gene Ontology, biological pathways, diseases and molecular signatures. TcoF-DB v2 now includes many more TFs; has substantially increased the number of human TcoFs to 958, and now includes information on mouse (418 new TcoFs). TcoF-DB v2 enables the exploration of information on TcoFs and allows investigations into their influence on transcriptional regulation in humans and mice. TcoF-DB v2 can be accessed at http://tcofdb.org/. Decisive factors affecting plasma resistance and roughness formation in ArF photoresist Energy Technology Data Exchange (ETDEWEB) Jinnai, Butsurin; Uesugi, Takuji; Koyama, Koji; Samukawa, Seiji [Institute of Fluid Science, Tohoku University, 2-1-1 Katahira, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8577 (Japan); Kato, Keisuke; Yasuda, Atsushi; Maeda, Shinichi [Yokohama Research Laboratories, Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd, 10-1 Daikoku-cho, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama 230-0053 (Japan); Momose, Hikaru, E-mail: samukawa@ifs.tohoku.ac.j [Corporate Research Laboratories, Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd, 2-1 Miyuki-cho, Otake, Hiroshima 739-0693 (Japan) 2010-10-06 Low plasma resistance and roughness formation in an ArF photoresist are serious issues in plasma processes. To resolve these issues, we investigated several factors that affect the roughness formation and plasma resistance in an ArF photoresist. We used our neutral beam process to categorize the effects of species from the plasma on the ArF photoresist into physical bombardment, chemical reactions and ultraviolet/vacuum ultraviolet (UV/VUV) radiation. The UV/VUV radiation drastically increased the etching rates of the ArF photoresist films, and, in contrast, chemical reactions increased the formation of surface roughness. FTIR analysis indicated that the UV/VUV radiation preferentially dissociates C-H bonds in the ArF photoresist, rather than C=O bonds, because of the dissociation energies of the bonds. This indicated that the etching rates of the ArF photoresist are determined by the UV/VUV radiation because this radiation can break C-H bonds, which account for the majority of structures in the ArF photoresist. In contrast, FTIR analysis showed that chemical species such as radicals and ions were likely to react with C=O bonds, in particular C=O bonds in the lactone groups of the ArF photoresist, due to the structural and electronic effects of the lactone groups. As a result, the etching rates of the ArF photoresist can vary in different bond structures, leading to increased surface roughness in the ArF photoresist. S-factor of 14 N (Î±, Î³)18 F reaction at low-energies Science.gov (United States) Khalili, H. 2018-06-01 The astrophysical S-factor of the 14 N (Î±, Î³)18 F reaction has been studied at range of bombarding energy 1-1.30 MeV. The 14 N (Î±, Î³)18 F process is important in low energy astrophysics so that a possible source of energy in massive stars which have spent their hydrogen cycle. Using the Wood-saxon potential model, we have been calculated non resonances the astrophysical S-factors for the E 2 transition and our results for EÎ± = 0.0 MeV is S â 0.5 MeV.b where from experimental is measured to EÎ± = 0.0 is S â o . 7 MeV.b (Couch et al., 1971) that in comparison with our data good agreement is achieved for the astrophysical S-factor of this process. The Role of the E2F Transcription Factor Family in UV-Induced Apoptosis Directory of Open Access Journals (Sweden) Orla Gannon 2011-12-01 Full Text Available The E2F transcription factor family is traditionally associated with cell cycle control. However, recent data has shown that activating E2Fs (E2F1-3a are potent activators of apoptosis. In contrast, the recently cloned inhibitory E2Fs (E2F7 and 8 appear to antagonize E2F-induced cell death. In this review we will discuss (i theÂ potential role of E2Fs in UV-induced cell death and (ii the implications of this to the development of UV-induced cutaneous malignancies. Functional interrelationship between TFII-I and E2F transcription factors at specific cell cycle gene loci. Science.gov (United States) Shen, Yong; Nar, Rukiye; Fan, Alex X; Aryan, Mahmoud; Hossain, Mir A; Gurumurthy, Aishwarya; Wassel, Paul C; Tang, Ming; Lu, Jianrong; Strouboulis, John; Bungert, JÃ¶rg 2018-01-01 Transcription factor TFII-I is a multifunctional protein implicated in the regulation of cell cycle and stress-response genes. Previous studies have shown that a subset of TFII-I associated genomic sites contained DNA-binding motifs for E2F family transcription factors. We analyzed the co-association of TFII-I and E2Fs in more detail using bioinformatics, chromatin immunoprecipitation, and co-immunoprecipitation experiments. The data show that TFII-I interacts with E2F transcription factors. Furthermore, TFII-I, E2F4, and E2F6 interact with DNA-regulatory elements of several genes implicated in the regulation of the cell cycle, including DNMT1, HDAC1, CDKN1C, and CDC27. Inhibition of TFII-I expression led to a decrease in gene expression and in the association of E2F4 and E2F6 with these gene loci in human erythroleukemia K562 cells. Finally, TFII-I deficiency reduced the proliferation of K562 cells and increased the sensitivity toward doxorubicin toxicity. The results uncover novel interactions between TFII-I and E2Fs and suggest that TFII-I mediates E2F function at specific cell cycle genes. Â© 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Copy number variations of E2F1: a new genetic risk factor for testicular cancer. Science.gov (United States) Rocca, Maria Santa; Di Nisio, Andrea; Marchiori, Arianna; Ghezzi, Marco; Opocher, Giuseppe; Foresta, Carlo; Ferlin, Alberto 2017-03-01 Testicular germ cell tumor (TGCT) is one of the most heritable forms of cancer. In last years, many evidence suggested that constitutional genetic factors, mainly single nucleotide polymorphisms, can increase its risk. However, the possible contribution of copy number variations (CNVs) in TGCT susceptibility has not been substantially addressed. Indeed, an increasing number of studies have focused on the effect of CNVs on gene expression and on the role of these structural genetic variations as risk factors for different forms of cancer. E2F1 is a transcription factor that plays an important role in regulating cell growth, differentiation, apoptosis and response to DNA damage. Therefore, deficiency or overexpression of this protein might significantly influence fundamental biological processes involved in cancer development and progression, including TGCT. We analyzed E2F1 CNVs in 261 cases with TGCT and 165 controls. We found no CNVs in controls, but 17/261 (6.5%) cases showed duplications in E2F1 Blot analysis demonstrated higher E2F1 expression in testicular samples of TGCT cases with three copies of the gene. Furthermore, we observed higher phosphorylation of Akt and mTOR in samples with E2F1 duplication. Interestingly, normal, non-tumoral testicular tissue in patient with E2F1 duplication showed lower expression of E2F1 and lower AKT/mTOR phosphorylation with respect to adjacent tumor tissue. Furthermore, increased expression of E2F1 obtained in vitro in NTERA-2 testicular cell line induced increased AKT/mTOR phosphorylation. This study suggests for the first time an involvement of E2F1 CNVs in TGCT susceptibility and supports previous preliminary data on the importance of AKT/mTOR signaling pathway in this cancer. Â© 2017 Society for Endocrinology. The E2F transcription factors: key regulators of cell proliferation DEFF Research Database (Denmark) MÃ¼ller, H; Helin, K 2000-01-01 Ever since its discovery, the RB-1 gene and the corresponding protein, pRB, have been a focal point of cancer research. The isolation of E2F transcription factors provided the key to our current understanding of RB-1 function in the regulation of the cell cycle and in tumor suppression....... It is becoming more and more evident that the regulatory circuits governing the cell cycle are very complex and highly interlinked. Certain aspects of RB-1 function, for instance its role in differentiation, cannot be easily explained by the current models of pRB-E2F interaction. One reason is that pRB has... Differential expression of members of the E2F family of transcription factors in rodent testes Directory of Open Access Journals (Sweden) Toppari Jorma 2006-12-01 Full Text Available Abstract Background The E2F family of transcription factors is required for the activation or repression of differentially expressed gene programs during the cell cycle in normal and abnormal development of tissues. We previously determined that members of the retinoblastoma protein family that interacts with the E2F family are differentially expressed and localized in almost all the different cell types and tissues of the testis and in response to known endocrine disruptors. In this study, the cell-specific and stage-specific expression of members of the E2F proteins has been elucidated. Methods We used immunohistochemical (IHC analysis of tissue sections and Western blot analysis of proteins, from whole testis and microdissected stages of seminiferous tubules to study the differential expression of the E2F proteins. Results For most of the five E2F family members studied, the localizations appear conserved in the two most commonly studied rodent models, mice and rats, with some notable differences. Comparisons between wild type and E2F-1 knockout mice revealed that the level of E2F-1 protein is stage-specific and most abundant in leptotene to early pachytene spermatocytes of stages IX to XI of mouse while strong staining of E2F-1 in some cells close to the basal lamina of rat tubules suggest that it may also be expressed in undifferentiated spermatogonia. The age-dependent development of a Sertoli-cell-only phenotype in seminiferous tubules of E2F-1 knockout males corroborates this, and indicates that E2F-1 is required for spermatogonial stem cell renewal. Interestingly, E2F-3 appears in both terminally differentiated Sertoli cells, as well as spermatogonial cells in the differentiative pathway, while the remaining member of the activating E2Fs, E2F-2 is most concentrated in spermatocytes of mid to late prophase of meiosis. Comparisons between wildtype and E2F-4 knockout mice demonstrated that the level of E2F-4 protein displays a distinct Factors Associated with Diffusely Increased Splenic F-18 FDG Uptake in Patients with Cholangiocarcinoma Energy Technology Data Exchange (ETDEWEB) Kim, Keunyoung; Kim, Seongjang; Kim, Injoo; Kim, Dong Uk; Kim, Heeyoung; Kim, Sojung; Ahn, Sang Hyun [Pusan National Univ. Hospital, Busan (Korea, Republic of) 2014-06-15 Although diffuse splenic {sup 18}F-fluorodeoxyglucose (F-18 FDG) uptake exceeding hepatic activity, is considered abnormal, its clinical significance is rarely discussed in the literature. The aim of this study was to determine the contributing factors causing diffusely increased splenic FDG uptake in patients with cholangiocarcinoma. From January 2010 to March 2013, 140 patients (84 men, 56 women) were enrolled in this study. All patients had been diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma and underwent F-18 FDG positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) for the pretreatment staging work up. Clinical records were reviewed retrospectively. Various hematological parameters, C-reactive protein (CRP) level, CEA, CA19-9, pancreatic enzymes and liver function tests were conducted within 2 days after the F-18 FDG PET/CT study. Diffuse splenic uptake was observed in 23 patients (16.4%). Of those, 19 patients (82.6%) underwent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreastography (ERCP) 7 days before F-18 FDG PET/CT. The CRP level (p <0.001) and white blood cell count (p =0.023) were significantly higher in the group of patients with diffuse splenic FDG uptake. The hemoglobin (p <0.001) and the hematocrit (p <0.001) were significantly lower in patients with diffuse splenic FDG uptake. Pancreatic enzymes, liver function test results, and tumor markers were not significantly different between the patients who did or did not have diffusely increased splenic FDG uptake. The significant factors for diffuse splenic F-18 FDG uptake exceeding hepatic F-18 FDG uptake on multivariate analysis included: performing ERCP before F-18 FDG PET-CT (odds ratio [OR], 77.510; 95% CI, 7.624-132.105), and the presence of leukocytosis (OR, 12.436; 95% CI, 2.438-63.445) or anemia (OR, 1.211; 95% CI, 1.051-1.871). In conclusion, our study demonstrated that concurrent inflammation could be associated with diffusely increased splenic FDG uptake. We suggest that performing ERCP before F-18 FDG PET Factors Associated with Diffusely Increased Splenic F-18 FDG Uptake in Patients with Cholangiocarcinoma International Nuclear Information System (INIS) Kim, Keunyoung; Kim, Seongjang; Kim, Injoo; Kim, Dong Uk; Kim, Heeyoung; Kim, Sojung; Ahn, Sang Hyun 2014-01-01 Although diffuse splenic 18 F-fluorodeoxyglucose (F-18 FDG) uptake exceeding hepatic activity, is considered abnormal, its clinical significance is rarely discussed in the literature. The aim of this study was to determine the contributing factors causing diffusely increased splenic FDG uptake in patients with cholangiocarcinoma. From January 2010 to March 2013, 140 patients (84 men, 56 women) were enrolled in this study. All patients had been diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma and underwent F-18 FDG positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) for the pretreatment staging work up. Clinical records were reviewed retrospectively. Various hematological parameters, C-reactive protein (CRP) level, CEA, CA19-9, pancreatic enzymes and liver function tests were conducted within 2 days after the F-18 FDG PET/CT study. Diffuse splenic uptake was observed in 23 patients (16.4%). Of those, 19 patients (82.6%) underwent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreastography (ERCP) 7 days before F-18 FDG PET/CT. The CRP level (p <0.001) and white blood cell count (p =0.023) were significantly higher in the group of patients with diffuse splenic FDG uptake. The hemoglobin (p <0.001) and the hematocrit (p <0.001) were significantly lower in patients with diffuse splenic FDG uptake. Pancreatic enzymes, liver function test results, and tumor markers were not significantly different between the patients who did or did not have diffusely increased splenic FDG uptake. The significant factors for diffuse splenic F-18 FDG uptake exceeding hepatic F-18 FDG uptake on multivariate analysis included: performing ERCP before F-18 FDG PET-CT (odds ratio [OR], 77.510; 95% CI, 7.624-132.105), and the presence of leukocytosis (OR, 12.436; 95% CI, 2.438-63.445) or anemia (OR, 1.211; 95% CI, 1.051-1.871). In conclusion, our study demonstrated that concurrent inflammation could be associated with diffusely increased splenic FDG uptake. We suggest that performing ERCP before F-18 FDG PET Transcription factors ETF, E2F, and SP-1 are involved in cytokine-independent proliferation of murine hepatocytes. Science.gov (United States) Zellmer, Sebastian; Schmidt-Heck, Wolfgang; Godoy, Patricio; Weng, Honglei; Meyer, Christoph; Lehmann, Thomas; Sparna, Titus; Schormann, Wiebke; Hammad, Seddik; Kreutz, Clemens; Timmer, Jens; von WeizsÃ¤cker, Fritz; ThÃ¼rmann, Petra A; Merfort, Irmgard; Guthke, Reinhard; Dooley, Steven; Hengstler, Jan G; Gebhardt, Rolf 2010-12-01 The cellular basis of liver regeneration has been intensely investigated for many years. However, the mechanisms initiating hepatocyte "plasticity" and priming for proliferation are not yet fully clear. We investigated alterations in gene expression patterns during the first 72 hours of C57BL/6N mouse hepatocyte culture on collagen monolayers (CM), which display a high basal frequency of proliferation in the absence of cytokines. Although many metabolic genes were down-regulated, genes related to mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling and cell cycle were up-regulated. The latter genes showed an overrepresentation of transcription factor binding sites (TFBS) for ETF (TEA domain family member 2), E2F1 (E2F transcription factor 1), and SP-1 (Sp1 transcription factor) (P ETF, E2F1, and SP-1 and displayed increased expression of E2F1. Cultivation of murine hepatocytes on CM primes cells for proliferation through cytokine-independent activation of MAPK signaling. The transcription factors ETF, E2F1, and SP-1 seem to play a pronounced role in mediating proliferation-dependent differential gene expression. Similar events, but on a shorter time-scale, occur very early after liver damage in vivo. Copyright Â© 2010 American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. Factors affecting 18 F FDOPA standardized uptake value in patients with primary brain tumors after treatment International Nuclear Information System (INIS) Chiaravalloti, Agostino; Fiorentini, Alessandro; Villani, Veronica; Carapella, Carmine; Pace, Andrea; Di Pietro, Barbara; Di Russo, Carmen; Palumbo, Barbara; Floris, Roberto; Schillaci, Orazio 2015-01-01 Aim: To investigate the factors affecting 18 F FDOPA uptake in patients with primary brain tumors (PBT) after treatment. Materials and methods: 97 patients with PBT (6 were grade I, 40 were grade II, 29 were grade III and 22 were grade IV) underwent 18 F FDOPA positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) after treatment. Intervals from surgery, chemotherapy (CHT) and radiotherapy (RT) were 41.48 (Â± 42.27), 16.04 (Â± 29.08) and 28.62 (Â± 34.49) months respectively. Results: 18 F FDOPA uptake in the site of recurrence was not related to the interval from surgery and CHT while a significant relationship has been found with the interval from RT and tumor grade. Conclusions: The results of our study show that the interval from RT and the grade of PBT should be considered carefully when evaluating brain PET/CT scans since these factors could directly affect 18 F FDOPA uptake Actividad fÃsica global de pacientes con factores de riesgo cardiovascular aplicando el "International Physical Activity Questionaire (IPAQ. Directory of Open Access Journals (Sweden) AngÃ©lica Zhang-Xu 2011-07-01 Full Text Available Objetivo: Determinar el nivel de actividad fÃsica global de los pacientes con factores de riesgo cardiovascular, mediante el cuestionario IPAQ. Material y mÃ©todos: Estudio tipo serie de casos. La poblaciÃ³n estuvo compuesta por pacientes con hipertensiÃ³n arterial, obesidad y diabetes mellitus entre 35 y 69 aÃ±os de edad. Se utilizÃ³ el IPAQ para medir el nivel de actividad fÃsica. Resultados: De 180 entrevistados, 122 (67,8% fueron del sexo femenino. La edad media fue 56,9 Â± 8,8 aÃ±os, el IMC promedio fue 29,0 Â± 5,2 (18,6 - 48,5. Ciento nueve (60,5% pacientes tenÃan un solo factor de riesgo cardiovascular modificable por medio de actividad fÃsica, 59 (32,8% dos factores y 12 (6,7% tres factores. El tiempo promedio de diagnÃ³stico en meses fue 34,6 (hipertensos y 51,1 (diabÃ©ticos. El nivel de actividad fÃsica fue trabajo en 30 (16,7% pacientes, en 80 (44,4% moderado y en 70 (38,9% alto. No hubo diferencias en el nivel de actividad fÃsica segÃºn la edad y sexo. Se encontrÃ³ diferencia significativa en los pacientes con hipertensiÃ³n quienes tenÃan actividad moderada (p=0,02 en los hipertensos obesos quienes tenÃan actividad fÃsca alta (p=0,07. ConclusiÃ³n: El nivel de actividad fÃsica global de los pacientes con factores de riesgo cardiovascular seleccionados fue predominantemente moderado y alto.(Rev Med Hered 2011;22:115-120. Tumultuous relationship between the human immunodeficiency virus type 1 viral infectivity factor (Vif) and the human APOBEC-3G and APOBEC-3F restriction factors. Science.gov (United States) Henriet, Simon; Mercenne, GaÃ«lle; Bernacchi, Serena; Paillart, Jean-Christophe; Marquet, Roland 2009-06-01 The viral infectivity factor (Vif) is dispensable for human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) replication in so-called permissive cells but is required for replication in nonpermissive cell lines and for pathogenesis. Virions produced in the absence of Vif have an aberrant morphology and an unstable core and are unable to complete reverse transcription. Recent studies demonstrated that human APOBEC-3G (hA3G) and APOBEC-3F (hA3F), which are selectively expressed in nonpermissive cells, possess strong anti-HIV-1 activity and are sufficient to confer a nonpermissive phenotype. Vif induces the degradation of hA3G and hA3F, suggesting that its main function is to counteract these cellular factors. Most studies focused on the hypermutation induced by the cytidine deaminase activity of hA3G and hA3F and on their Vif-induced degradation by the proteasome. However, recent studies suggested that several mechanisms are involved both in the antiviral activity of hA3G and hA3F and in the way Vif counteracts these antiviral factors. Attempts to reconcile the studies involving Vif in virus assembly and stability with these recent findings suggest that hA3G and hA3F partially exert their antiviral activity independently of their catalytic activity by destabilizing the viral core and the reverse transcription complex, possibly by interfering with the assembly and/or maturation of the viral particles. Vif could then counteract hA3G and hA3F by excluding them from the viral assembly intermediates through competition for the viral genomic RNA, by regulating the proteolytic processing of Pr55(Gag), by enhancing the efficiency of the reverse transcription process, and by inhibiting the enzymatic activities of hA3G and hA3F. Dose conversion factor for radon concentration in indoor environments using a new equation for the F-fp correlation International Nuclear Information System (INIS) Vargas, A.; Ortega, X.; Porta, M. 2000-01-01 Since 1994 the radon studies group at the Institut de Techniques Energetiques (INTE) of the Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain, has carried out a campaign of continuous measurements of the equilibrium factor (F) and the unattached fraction (f p ) of radon decay products at four sites which are representative of different environmental characteristics on the Mediterranean littoral of Catalonia, Spain. It has been established that these parameters vary widely, F(0.03--0.87) and f p (0--0.72), from one site to another and with time, according to the characteristics on the site and climate. In spite of this variation, the F and f p parameters are log-normally or normally distributed. The measurements of F and f p show that f p is negatively correlated to F by a log-power equation, Ln(1/f p )=1.90[Ln(1/F)] -0.68 , which can be used in all the F range, instead of the commonly used power equation f p =aF b suggested by Stranden and Strand and other authors, which fits well for a reduced range of F. Power and log-power equations have been introduced into a simplified dosimetric model in order to estimate the effective dose per unit radon exposure as a function of F. From the log-power equation this value is quite constant and ranged from 9 nSv per B1 m -3 h to 12 nSv per B1 m -3 h when F is higher than 0.15. In the case of a lower F factor, a linear function that passes through 0 fits quite well. A value of 12 nSv per B1 m -3 h is proposed for the Mediterranean littoral of Catalonia as the best estimation Estimating Dynamic Connectivity States in fMRI Using Regime-Switching Factor Models KAUST Repository Ting, Chee-Ming 2017-12-06 We consider the challenges in estimating state-related changes in brain connectivity networks with a large number of nodes. Existing studies use sliding-window analysis or time-varying coefficient models which are unable to capture both smooth and abrupt changes simultaneously, and rely on ad-hoc approaches to the high-dimensional estimation. To overcome these limitations, we propose a Markov-switching dynamic factor model which allows the dynamic connectivity states in functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) data to be driven by lower-dimensional latent factors. We specify a regime-switching vector autoregressive (SVAR) factor process to quantity the time-varying directed connectivity. The model enables a reliable, data-adaptive estimation of change-points of connectivity regimes and the massive dependencies associated with each regime. We develop a three-step estimation procedure: 1) extracting the factors using principal component analysis, 2) identifying connectivity regimes in a low-dimensional subspace based on the factor-based SVAR model, 3) constructing high-dimensional state connectivity metrics based on the subspace estimates. Simulation results show that our estimator outperforms K-means clustering of time-windowed coefficients, providing more accurate estimate of time-evolving connectivity. It achieves percentage of reduction in mean squared error by 60% when the network dimension is comparable to the sample size. When applied to resting-state fMRI data, our method successfully identifies modular organization in resting-state networks in consistency with other studies. It further reveals changes in brain states with variations across subjects and distinct large-scale directed connectivity patterns across states. How the early sporulation sigma factor sigmaF delays the switch to late development in Bacillus subtilis. Science.gov (United States) Karmazyn-Campelli, CÃ©line; Rhayat, Lamya; Carballido-LÃ³pez, Rut; Duperrier, Sandra; Frandsen, Niels; Stragier, Patrick 2008-03-01 Sporulation in Bacillus subtilis is a primitive differentiation process involving two cell types, the forespore and the mother cell. Each cell implements two successive transcription programmes controlled by specific sigma factors. We report that activity of sigma(G), the late forespore sigma factor, is kept in check by Gin, the product of csfB, a gene controlled by sigma(F), the early forespore sigma factor. Gin abolishes sigma(G) transcriptional activity when sigma(G) is artificially synthesized during growth, but has no effect on sigma(F). Gin interacts strongly with sigma(G) but not with sigma(F) in a yeast two-hybrid experiment. The absence of Gin allows sigma(G) to be active during sporulation independently of the mother-cell development to which it is normally coupled. Premature sigma(G) activity leads to the formation of slow-germinating spores, and complete deregulation of sigma(G) synthesis is lethal when combined with gin inactivation. Gin allows sigma(F) to delay the switch to the late forespore transcription programme by preventing sigma(G) to take over before the cell has reached a critical stage of development. A similar strategy, following a completely unrelated route, is used by the mother cell. Factors affecting Â¹â¸F FDOPA standardized uptake value in patients with primary brain tumors after treatment. Science.gov (United States) Chiaravalloti, Agostino; Fiorentini, Alessandro; Villani, Veronica; Carapella, Carmine; Pace, Andrea; Di Pietro, Barbara; Di Russo, Carmen; Palumbo, Barbara; Floris, Roberto; Schillaci, Orazio 2015-04-01 To investigate the factors affecting (18)F FDOPA uptake in patients with primary brain tumors (PBT) after treatment. 97 patients with PBT (6 were grade I, 40 were grade II, 29 were grade III and 22 were grade IV) underwent (18)F FDOPA positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) after treatment. Intervals from surgery, chemotherapy (CHT) and radiotherapy (RT) were 41.48 (Â±42.27), 16.04 (Â±29.08) and 28.62 (Â±34.49) months respectively. (18)F FDOPA uptake in the site of recurrence was not related to the interval from surgery and CHT while a significant relationship has been found with the interval from RT and tumor grade. The results of our study show that the interval from RT and the grade of PBT should be considered carefully when evaluating brain PET/CT scans since these factors could directly affect (18)F FDOPA uptake. Copyright Â© 2015 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Estudio comparativo de factores antropomÃ©tricos y de condiciÃ³n fÃsica en jugadores de fÃºtbol y voleibol OpenAIRE GonzÃ¡lez de los Reyes, Yennys 2012-01-01 El objetivo principal de esta investigaciÃ³n es efectuar un anÃ¡lisis descriptivo que valore la influencia que, sobre distintas variables de carÃ¡cter antropomÃ©trico y de condiciÃ³n fÃsica, tienen factores como la categorÃa de edad, el nivel competitivo y la posiciÃ³n ocupada habitualmente en el terreno de juego en jugadores jÃ³venes de voleibol y fÃºtbol. Por otro lado establecer las correlaciones existentes entre las variables antropomÃ©tricas como tambiÃ©n entre las capacidades motrices de fuerza e... Violencia fÃsica marital en Barranquilla (Colombia: prevalencia y factores de riesgo Directory of Open Access Journals (Sweden) Tuesca R. 2003-01-01 Full Text Available Objetivos: Determinar la prevalencia de maltrato fÃsico marital en mujeres en edad fÃ©rtil que viven con su pareja, asÃ como identificar factores personales, socioeconÃ³micos y de funciÃ³n familiar que se relacionen con el maltrato. MÃ©todos: Estudio transversal sobre una muestra aleatoria de 275 mujeres en edad fÃ©rtil del barrio Carlos Meissel, de la ciudad de Barranquilla, Colombia. La informaciÃ³n se obtuvo mediante entrevista personal en el hogar a partir de un cuestionario estructurado y siguiendo las recomendaciones Ã©ticas y de seguridad para la investigaciÃ³n sobre violencia domÃ©stica contra mujeres de la OrganizaciÃ³n Mundial de la Salud. En el cuestionario se recogen datos sobre caracterÃsticas personales, consumo habitual de alcohol y drogas, funciÃ³n familiar (segÃºn test de Apgar Familiar, caracterÃsticas socioeconÃ³micas y antecedentes de maltrato fÃsico durante los 12 meses previos a la entrevista. Resultados: La prevalencia de maltrato marital fue del 22,9%, y el grupo de 25-29 aÃ±os es el mÃ¡s afectado (33,3%. Se asociaron con el maltrato fÃsico el consumo habitual de alcohol en las mujeres (odds ratio, OR = 6,02; intervalo de confianza del 95%, IC del 95%, 1,7-22,2 y en el cÃ³nyuge (OR = 10,11; IC del 95%, 5,1-20,1 y el consumo de sustancias psicoactivas en el cÃ³nyuge (OR = 11.01; IC del 95%, 4,2-29,5. Los ingresos mensuales por debajo de 300.000 pesos colombianos (140 euros tambiÃ©n se asociaron con maltrato, asÃ como presencia de disfunciÃ³n familiar moderada o grave (OR = 16,9; IC del 95%, 4,8-59,0; OR = 81,6; IC del 95%, 18,8-35,5, respectivamente. Conclusiones: La naturaleza transversal del estudio limita la interpretaciÃ³n de los resultados. Sin embargo, se ha observado que en las mujeres de la muestra estudiada en este estudio el maltrato fÃsico de la mujer por parte de su pareja se asocia con factores potencialmente modificables. E1A-dependent trans-activation of the human MYC promoter is mediated by the E2F factor International Nuclear Information System (INIS) Hiebert, S.W.; Lipp, M.; Nevins, J.R. 1989-01-01 E2F is a cellular transcription factor that binds to two sites in the adenovirus E2 promoter. Previous experiments have implicated E2F in the E1A-dependent transactivation of the E2 gene since levels of active E2F increase markedly during adenovirus infection in parallel with the increase in E2 transcription, and an E2F binding site can confer E1A inducibility to a heterologous promoter. Here the authors show that E2F binds to two sequence elements within the P2 promoter of the human MYC gene which are within a region that is critical for promoter activity. The MYC promoter can be trans-activated in an E1A-dependent manner and site-directed mutagenesis demonstrates that these E2F elements are essential for trans-activation. Finally, they also find that adenovirus infection of quiescent cells results in a stimulation of the endogenous MYC gene. They conclude that the activation of the E2F factor, which is likely responsible for the activation of viral E2 transcription, is also responsible for the E1A-dependent induction of MYC transcription Induction of S-phase entry by E2F transcription factors depends on their nuclear localization DEFF Research Database (Denmark) MÃ¼ller, H; Moroni, M C; Vigo, E 1997-01-01 The E2F transcription factors are essential for regulating the correct timing of activation of several genes whose products are implicated in cell proliferation and DNA replication. The E2Fs are targets for negative regulation by the retinoblastoma protein family, which includes pRB, p107, and p130......, and they are in a pathway that is frequently found altered in human cancers. There are five members of the E2F family, and they can be divided into two functional subgroups. Whereas, upon overexpression, E2F-1, -2, and -3 induce S phase in quiescent fibroblasts and override G1 arrests mediated by the p16INK4A tumor...... suppressor protein or neutralizing antibodies to cyclin D1, E2F-4 and -5 do not. Using E2F-1 and E2F-4 as representatives of the two subgroups, we showed here, by constructing a set of chimeric proteins, that the amino terminus of E2F-1 is sufficient to confer S-phase-inducing potential as well... E2F transcription factors and digestive system malignancies: how much do we know? Science.gov (United States) Xanthoulis, Athanasios; Tiniakos, Dina G 2013-06-07 E2F family of transcription factors regulates various cellular functions related to cell cycle and apoptosis. Its individual members have traditionally been classified into activators and repressors, based on in vitro studies. However their contribution in human cancer is more complicated and difficult to predict. We review current knowledge on the expression of E2Fs in digestive system malignancies and its clinical implications for patient prognosis and treatment. E2F1, the most extensively studied member and the only one with prognostic value, exhibits a tumor-suppressing activity in esophageal, gastric and colorectal adenocarcinoma, and in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), whereas in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma and esophageal squamous cell carcinoma may function as a tumor-promoter. In the latter malignancies, E2F1 immunohistochemical expression has been correlated with higher tumor grade and worse patient survival, whereas in esophageal, gastric and colorectal adenocarcinomas is a marker of increased patient survival. E2F2 has only been studied in colorectal cancer, where its role is not considered significant. E2F4's role in colorectal, gastric and hepatic carcinogenesis is tumor-promoting. E2F8 is strongly upregulated in human HCC, thus possibly contributing to hepatocarcinogenesis. Adenoviral transfer of E2F as gene therapy to sensitize pancreatic cancer cells for chemotherapeutic agents has been used in experimental studies. Other therapeutic strategies are yet to be developed, but it appears that targeted approaches using E2F-agonists or antagonists should take into account the tissue-dependent function of each E2F member. Further understanding of E2Fs' contribution in cellular functions in vivo would help clarify their role in carcinogenesis. Determination of the structure factors of a LiF powder sample by the energy dispersive x-ray diffraction International Nuclear Information System (INIS) Uno, R.; Ahtee, A.; Paakkari, T. 1977-01-01 The structure factors of a LiF powder sample were determined by energy dispersive x-ray diffraction in the range 9 to 25 keV, with the use of a Si(Li) solid state detector, following the method applied on GaP. Since the absorption coefficient of LiF is small at high energy, a fraction of the incident x-rays penetrates through the sample and does not contribute to the diffraction. This effect was taken into account in the determination of the structure factors. Then the structure factors generally agree, within the limit of 5 % error, with those obtained by the usual angle dispersive method, if the penetrated part of the incident beam is less than 40 %. (author) A cDNA encoding a pRB-binding protein with properties of the transcription factor E2F DEFF Research Database (Denmark) Helin, K; Lees, J A; Vidal, M 1992-01-01 The retinoblastoma protein (pRB) plays an important role in the control of cell proliferation, apparently by binding to and regulating cellular transcription factors such as E2F. Here we describe the characterization of a cDNA clone that encodes a protein with properties of E2F. This clone, RBP3... Measurement of the energy dependence of the form factor $f_{+}$ in $K^{0}_{e3}$ decay CERN Document Server Apostolakis, Alcibiades J; Backenstoss, Gerhard; Bargassa, P; Behnke, O; Benelli, A; Bertin, V; Blanc, F; Bloch, P; Carlson, P J; Carroll, M; Cawley, E; Chertok, M B; Danielsson, M; Dejardin, M; DerrÃ©, J; Ealet, A; Eleftheriadis, C; Fetscher, W; Fidecaro, Maria; Filipcic, A; Francis, D; Fry, J; Gabathuler, Erwin; Gamet, R; Gerber, H J; Go, A; Haselden, A; Hayman, P J; Henry-CoÃ¼annier, F; Hollander, R W; Jon-And, K; Kettle, P R; Kokkas, P; Kreuger, R; Le Gac, R; Leimgruber, F; Mandic, I; Manthos, N; Marel, GÃ©rard; Mikuz, M; Miller, J; Montanet, FranÃ§ois; MÃ¼ller, A; Nakada, Tatsuya; Pagels, B; Papadopoulos, I M; Pavlopoulos, P; Polivka, G; Rickenbach, R; Roberts, B L; Ruf, T; SchÃ¤fer, M; Schaller, L A; Schietinger, T; Schopper, A; Tauscher, Ludwig; Thibault, C; Touchard, F; Touramanis, C; van Eijk, C W E; Vlachos, S; Weber, P; Wigger, O; Wolter, M; Zavrtanik, D; Zimmerman, D 2000-01-01 Neutral-kaon decays to \\pielnu\\ % recorded by the CPLEAR experimentwere analysed to determine the $q^2$ dependence of the \\Kzet\\ electroweak form factor $f_+$. Based on $365\\,612$ events,this form factor was found to have a linear dependence on $q^2$with a slope $\\lambda_+ = 0.0245 \\pm 0.0012_{\\text{stat}} \\pm 0.0022_{\\text{syst}}$. KrÃ¼ppel-like factor 1 mutations and expression of hemoglobins F and A2 in homozygous hemoglobin E syndrome. Science.gov (United States) Tepakhan, Wanicha; Yamsri, Supawadee; Fucharoen, Goonnapa; Sanchaisuriya, Kanokwan; Fucharoen, Supan 2015-07-01 The basis for variability of hemoglobin (Hb) F in homozygous Hb E disease is not well understood. We have examined multiple mutations of the KrÃ¼ppel-like factor 1 (KLF1) gene; an erythroid specific transcription factor and determined their associations with Hbs F and A2 expression in homozygous Hb E. Four KLF1 mutations including G176AfsX179, T334R, R238H, and -154 (C-T) were screened using specific PCR assays on 461 subjects with homozygous Hb E and 100 normal controls. None of these four mutations were observed in 100 normal controls. Among 461 subjects with homozygous Hb E, 306 had high (â¥5Â %) and 155 had low (<5Â %) Hb F. DNA analysis identified the KLF1 mutations in 35 cases of the former group with high Hb F, including the G176AfsX179 mutation (17/306â=â5.6Â %), T334R mutation (9/306â=â2.9Â %), -154 (C-T) mutation (7/306â=â2.3Â %), and R328H mutation (2/306â=â0.7Â %). Only two subjects in the latter group with low Hb F carried the G176AfsX179 and -154 (C-T) mutations. Significant higher Hb A2 level was observed in those of homozygous Hb E with the G176AfsX179 mutation as compared to those without KLF1 mutations. These results indicate that KLF1 is among the genetic factors associated with increased Hbs F and A2, and in combination with other factors could explain the variabilities of these Hb expression in Hb E syndrome. Alternative Sigma Factors SigF, SigE, and SigG Are Essential for Sporulation in Clostridium botulinum ATCC 3502 OpenAIRE Kirk, David G.; Zhang, Zhen; Korkeala, Hannu; LindstrÃ¶m, Miia 2014-01-01 Clostridium botulinum produces heat-resistant endospores that may germinate and outgrow into neurotoxic cultures in foods. Sporulation is regulated by the transcription factor Spo0A and the alternative sigma factors SigF, SigE, SigG, and SigK in most spore formers studied to date. We constructed mutants of sigF, sigE, and sigG in C. botulinum ATCC 3502 and used quantitative reverse transcriptase PCR and electron microscopy to assess their expression of the sporulation pathway on transcription... Identification of additional genes under the control of the transcription factor sigma F of Bacillus subtilis. OpenAIRE Decatur, A; Losick, R 1996-01-01 We describe the identification of five transcriptional units under the control of the sporulation transcription factor sigma F in Bacillus subtilis. These are csfA, csfB, csfC, csfD, and csfF, located at approximately 230 degrees, 2 degrees, 316 degrees, 205 degrees, and approximately 290 degrees, respectively, on the genetic map. Null mutations in csfA, csfB, csfC, or csfD, either alone or together, do not cause a noticeable defect in sporulation or germination. Bayesian switching factor analysis for estimating time-varying functional connectivity in fMRI. Science.gov (United States) Taghia, Jalil; Ryali, Srikanth; Chen, Tianwen; Supekar, Kaustubh; Cai, Weidong; Menon, Vinod 2017-07-15 There is growing interest in understanding the dynamical properties of functional interactions between distributed brain regions. However, robust estimation of temporal dynamics from functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) data remains challenging due to limitations in extant multivariate methods for modeling time-varying functional interactions between multiple brain areas. Here, we develop a Bayesian generative model for fMRI time-series within the framework of hidden Markov models (HMMs). The model is a dynamic variant of the static factor analysis model (Ghahramani and Beal, 2000). We refer to this model as Bayesian switching factor analysis (BSFA) as it integrates factor analysis into a generative HMM in a unified Bayesian framework. In BSFA, brain dynamic functional networks are represented by latent states which are learnt from the data. Crucially, BSFA is a generative model which estimates the temporal evolution of brain states and transition probabilities between states as a function of time. An attractive feature of BSFA is the automatic determination of the number of latent states via Bayesian model selection arising from penalization of excessively complex models. Key features of BSFA are validated using extensive simulations on carefully designed synthetic data. We further validate BSFA using fingerprint analysis of multisession resting-state fMRI data from the Human Connectome Project (HCP). Our results show that modeling temporal dependencies in the generative model of BSFA results in improved fingerprinting of individual participants. Finally, we apply BSFA to elucidate the dynamic functional organization of the salience, central-executive, and default mode networks-three core neurocognitive systems with central role in cognitive and affective information processing (Menon, 2011). Across two HCP sessions, we demonstrate a high level of dynamic interactions between these networks and determine that the salience network has the highest temporal F4/80 inhibits osteoclast differentiation via downregulation of nuclear factor of activated T cells, cytoplasmic 1. Science.gov (United States) Kang, Ju-Hee; Sim, Jung-Sun; Zheng, Ting; Yim, Mijung 2017-04-01 Osteoclastogenesis is an essential process in bone metabolism, which can be induced by RANKL stimulation. The F4/80 glycoprotein is a member of the EGF-transmembrane 7 (TM7) family and has been established as a specific cell-surface marker for murine macrophages. This study aimed to identify the role of F4/80 in osteoclastogenesis. Using mouse bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMMs), we observed that the mRNA level of F4/80 was dramatically reduced as these cells differentiated into osteoclasts. Furthermore, osteoclastogenesis was decreased in F4/80 high BMMs compared to F4/80 -/low BMMs. The inhibitory effect of F4/80 was associated with decreased expression of nuclear factor of activated T cells, cytoplasmic 1 (NFATc1). Ectopic overexpression of a constitutively active form of NFATc1 rescued the anti-osteoclastogenic effect of F4/80 completely, suggesting that the anti-osteoclastogenic effect of F4/80 was mainly due to reduction in NFATc1 expression. As an underlying mechanism, we demonstrated that the presence of F4/80 abrogated the effect of RANKL on the phosphorylation of CREB and activated the expression of IFN-Î², which are restored by cyclic AMP. Collectively, our results demonstrate that the presence of F4/80 suppresses RANKL-induced osteoclastogenesis by impairing the expression of NFATc1 via CREB and IFN-Î². Therefore, F4/80 may hold therapeutic potential for bone destructive diseases. Niveles de actividad fÃsica asociados a factores sociodemograficos, antropomÃ©tricos y conductuales en universitarios de Cartagena (Colombia) OpenAIRE Shyrley DÃaz CÃ¡rdenas; Farith GonzÃ¡lez MartÃnez; Katherine Arrieta Vergara 2014-01-01 Objetivo: Describir el nivel de actividad fÃsica y su asociaciÃ³n con factores sociodemogrÃ¡ficos, antropomÃ©tricos y conductuales en universitarios de Cartagena (Colombia). Materiales y mÃ©todos: Estudio de corte transversal en 670 universitarios seleccionados por muestreo probabilÃstico. Se diseÃ±Ã³ y aplicÃ³ una encuesta estructurada para evaluar el nivel de actividad fÃsica (International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) y los factores asociados (aspectos sociodemogrÃ¡ficos, antropomÃ©tricos... Increasing Polymer Solar Cell Fill Factor by Trap-Filling with F4-TCNQ at Parts Per Thousand Concentration. Science.gov (United States) Yan, Han; Manion, Joseph G; Yuan, Mingjian; GarcÃa de Arquer, F Pelayo; McKeown, George R; BeauprÃ©, Serge; Leclerc, Mario; Sargent, Edward H; Seferos, Dwight S 2016-08-01 Intrinsic traps in organic semiconductors can be eliminated by trap-filling with F4-TCNQ. Photovoltaic tests show that devices with F4-TCNQ at parts per thousand concentration outperform control devices due to an improved fill factor. Further studies confirm the trap-filling pathway and demonstrate the general nature of this finding. Â© 2016 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim. Determination of Neutron Flux Parameter f and Î± and k0 Factor in Irradiation Facility of RSG GA Siwabessy reactor International Nuclear Information System (INIS) Amir Hamzah 2004-01-01 Determination of neutron flux thermal to epithermal ratio f and parameter Î± and k 0 factor has been done in irradiation facility of RSG G.A. Siwabessy reactor. Those parameters are needed to determine the concentration of an element in a sample using k 0 NAA method. Parameters f was measured using foil activation method and Î± parameter was obtained from power function fitting at epithermal neutron spectrum. Based on the fitting method the a parameter was determined of 0.0267,0.0255 and -0.0346 at system rabbit, IP2 and CIP irradiation position. The k 0 factor is depended on absolute gamma fraction. The neutron flux thermal to epithermal ratio f at all rabbit system is closed to 40. (author) Phosphorylation of protein synthesis initiation factor 2 (elF-2) in the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae International Nuclear Information System (INIS) Romero, D.P. 1986-01-01 Initiation Factor 2 (elF-2) in the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae is comprised of 3 subunits. The control of protein synthesis in mammalian cells have been shown to involve the phosphorylation of the small (alpha) subunit by a specific protein kinase. Phosphorylation results in an inhibition of protein synthesis. In order to determine whether or not an analogous system is operative in yeast, the phosphorylation state of the alpha subunit of elF-2 in Saccharomyces was determined during various growth and nongrowth conditions. Cells were radiolabelled with 32 P and 35 S, and the whole cell lysates were analyzed by two dimensional gel electrophoresis. These experiments revealed that the smallest subunit (alpha, M/sub r/ = 31,000) is a phosphoprotein in vivo under a variety of growth and nongrowth conditions. This is in direct contrast to the pattern exhibited in mammalian cells. The fact that the small subunit of elF-2 in yeast is phosphorylated under a variety of physiological conditions indicates that such a covalent modification is important for some aspects of elF-2 function. In order to investigate this problem further, a protein kinase that specifically labels the alpha subunit of elF-2 in vitro was isolated. The kinase is not autophosphorylating, utilizes ATP as a phosphate donor, phosphorylates an exogenous protein, casein, modifies serine residues in elF-2, is cyclic nucleotide-independent, and is strongly inhibited by heparin Effect of the dilution factor on 18FDG and Na18F samples for bacterial endotoxin test using PTS (portable test system) International Nuclear Information System (INIS) Silveira, Marina B.; Costa, Flavia M.; Ferreira, Soraya Z. 2011-01-01 18 FDG and Na 18 F are radiopharmaceuticals produced as sterile solutions suitable for intravenous administration, which must contain no more than 175 EV/V. The most commonly used approach to detect endotoxins is the gelclot technique that requires 60 minutes for results. For radiopharmaceuticals containing short-life radionuclides, such as 18 F, there is an increasing interest for faster quality control methods. FDA licensed the Endosafe, PTS, a kinetic chromogenic endotoxin detection system that takes about 15 minutes for results. As other techniques, PTS test is susceptible to interferences which can be solved by product dilution. The aim of this study was to establish the best dilution of 18 FDG and Na 18 F for PTS analysis. Two different dilution factors for 18 FDG and 1:10 for Na 18 F were essayed: 1:10 and 1:100. 18 FDG and Na 18 solutions were prepared by the addition of LAL reagent water. Considering the assay acceptance criteria, the best dilution factor was 1:100 for 18 FDG and 1:10 for Na 18 F. The recovery of the product positive control was 98-12% for 18 FDG 1:100 and 104-120% for Na 18 F 1:10, which were, in both cases, within the specification (50-200%) and very close to 100%. Results obtained with these dilution studies were important to establish the most appropriate and non-interfering dilution factor for 18 FDG and Na 18 F routine endotoxin test. (author) On the factors controlling occurrence of F-region coherent echoes Directory of Open Access Journals (Sweden) D. W. Danskin 2002-09-01 Full Text Available Several factors are known to control the HF echo occurrence rate, including electron density distribution in the ionosphere (affecting the propagation path of the radar wave, D-region radio wave absorption, and ionospheric irregularity intensity. In this study, we consider 4 days of CUTLASS Finland radar observations over an area where the EISCAT incoherent scatter radar has continuously monitored ionospheric parameters. We illustrate that for the event under consideration, the D-region absorption was not the major factor affecting the echo appearance. We show that the electron density distribution and the radar frequency selection were much more significant factors. The electron density magnitude affects the echo occurrence in two different ways. For small F-region densities, a minimum value of 1 Ã 1011 m-3 is required to have sufficient radio wave refraction so that the orthogonality (with the magnetic field lines condition is met. For too large densities, radio wave strong "over-refraction" leads to the ionospheric echo disappearance. We estimate that the over-refraction is important for densities greater than 4 Ã 1011 m-3. We also investigated the backscatter power and the electric field magnitude relationship and found no obvious relationship contrary to the expectation that the gradient-drift plasma instability would lead to stronger irregularity intensity/echo power for larger electric fields.Key words. Ionosphere (ionospheric irregularities; plasma waves and instabilities; auroral ionosphere Characterization of solid polymer dispersions of active pharmaceutical ingredients by 19F MAS NMR and factor analysis Czech Academy of Sciences Publication Activity Database UrbanovÃ¡, Martina; Brus, JiÅÃ; Å edÄnkovÃ¡, Ivana; PolicianovÃ¡, Olivia; Kobera, Libor 2013-01-01 RoÄ. 100, 1 January (2013), s. 59-66 ISSN 1386-1425 R&D Projects: GA ÄR GPP106/11/P426; GA MÅ k 2B08021 Institutional research plan: CEZ:AV0Z40500505 Institutional support: RVO:61389013 Keywords : solid-state NMR * factor analysis * 19F MAS NMR Subject RIV: FR - Pharmacology ; Medidal Chemistry Impact factor: 2.129, year: 2013 Correlation between {sup 18}F-FDG uptake on PET/CT and prognostic factors in triple-negative breast cancer Energy Technology Data Exchange (ETDEWEB) Koo, Hye Ryoung [Seoul National University College of Medicine, Department of Radiology, 28 Yongon-dong, Chongno-gu, Seoul (Korea, Republic of); Hanyang University College of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Seoul (Korea, Republic of); Park, Jeong Seon [Hanyang University College of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Seoul (Korea, Republic of); Kang, Keon Wook [Seoul National University College of Medicine, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Seoul (Korea, Republic of); Han, Wonshik [Seoul National University College of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Seoul (Korea, Republic of); Park, In Ae [Seoul National University College of Medicine, Department of Pathology, Seoul (Korea, Republic of); Moon, Woo Kyung [Seoul National University College of Medicine, Department of Radiology, 28 Yongon-dong, Chongno-gu, Seoul (Korea, Republic of) 2015-11-15 The purpose of this study was to investigate whether a correlation exists between {sup 18}F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) uptake and prognostic factors in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). Between January 2009 and December 2013, 103 patients (mean age, 50.6 years) with primary TNBC (mean, 2.6 cm; range, 1.0-6.5 cm) underwent {sup 18}F-FDG PET/CT for initial staging. Correlations between maximum standardized uptake value (SUV{sub max}) on PET/CT and prognostic factors including tumour size, nodal status, histological grade, Ki-67 proliferation index, tumour suppressor p53, and 'basal-like' markers (epidermal growth factor receptor and CK 5/6) were assessed. The mean SUV{sub max} of the 103 tumours was 10.94 Â± 5.25 (range: 2-32.8). There was a positive correlation between SUV{sub max} and Ki-67 (Spearman's rho = 0.29, P = 0.003) and tumour size (Spearman's rho = 0.27, P = 0.006), whereas this relationship was not observed in the nodal status, histological grade, p53 status and 'basal-like' phenotypes. In a multivariate regression analysis, Ki-67 (P < 0.001) and tumour size (P = 0.009) were significantly associated with SUV{sub max} in TNBCs. Increased {sup 18}F-FDG uptake on PET/CT was correlated with a high Ki-67 proliferation index and larger tumour size in TNBC. These results suggest a potential role of {sup 18}F-FDG PET/CT in identifying TNBC with more aggressive behaviour. (orig.) Characterization of brown adipose tissue 18F-FDG uptake in PET/CT imaging and its influencing factors in the Chinese population International Nuclear Information System (INIS) Shao, Xiaonan; Shao, Xiaoliang; Wang, Xiaosong; Wang, Yuetao 2016-01-01 18 F-FDG PET/CT has been widely applied for tumor imaging. However, it is reported that many normal tissues, e.g., brown adipose tissue, can also uptake 18 F-FDG. The purpose of this study was to determine the imaging characteristics of 18 F-FDG uptake in brown adipose tissue (BAT) in PET/CT. A total of 2,944 patients who underwent PET/CT from September 2011 to March 2013 were analyzed retrospectively. Imaging features of 18 F-FDG uptake in BAT were analyzed. Univariate analysis and logistic regression analysis were performed to evaluate the effect of age, gender, cancer status, body mass index (BMI), average daily maximum temperature of imaging month and fasting plasma glucose (Glu) on the positive rate of 18 F-FDG uptake in BAT. The results showed that 1.9% (57/2944) patients had 18 F-FDG uptake in BAT. 18 F-FDG, manifested as flaky, nodular and beaded shape, was symmetrically distributed in the adipose tissues of cervical and supraclavicular, mediastinal, paravertebral, and perirenal areas. Uptake of 18 F-FDG within cervical/supraclavicular area was most common (89.5%, 51/57) with an SUV max ranging from 2.8 to 31.4. Univariate analysis showed that gender and cancer status were not significantly correlated with the BAT 18 F-FDG uptake rate. In contrast, age, BMI, Glu and average daily maximum temperature in the imaging month were significantly correlated with the BAT 18 F-FDG uptake rate (P < 0.05). Further logistic regression analysis showed that only age, BMI and average daily maximum temperature were significant (OR < 1, P < 0.05). Based on the value of OR, the most significant factor that affects BAT 18 F-FDG uptake rate was age, followed by the average daily maximum temperature and BMI. We concluded that Chinese adult has low positive rate of 18 F-FDG uptake in BAT. Cervical/Supraclavicular is the most common area with BAT 18 F-FDG uptake. Age, average daily maximum temperature and BMI are independent factors affecting 18 F-FDG uptake. Substituting mouse transcription factor Pou4f2 with a sea urchin orthologue restores retinal ganglion cell development. Science.gov (United States) Mao, Chai-An; Agca, Cavit; Mocko-Strand, Julie A; Wang, Jing; Ullrich-LÃ¼ter, Esther; Pan, Ping; Wang, Steven W; Arnone, Maria Ina; Frishman, Laura J; Klein, William H 2016-03-16 Pou domain transcription factor Pou4f2 is essential for the development of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) in the vertebrate retina. A distant orthologue of Pou4f2 exists in the genome of the sea urchin (class Echinoidea) Strongylocentrotus purpuratus (SpPou4f1/2), yet the photosensory structure of sea urchins is strikingly different from that of the mammalian retina. Sea urchins have no obvious eyes, but have photoreceptors clustered around their tube feet disc. The mechanisms that are associated with the development and function of photoreception in sea urchins are largely unexplored. As an initial approach to better understand the sea urchin photosensory structure and relate it to the mammalian retina, we asked whether SpPou4f1/2 could support RGC development in the absence of Pou4f2. To answer this question, we replaced genomic Pou4f2 with an SpPou4f1/2 cDNA. In Pou4f2-null mice, retinas expressing SpPou4f1/2 were outwardly identical to those of wild-type mice. SpPou4f1/2 retinas exhibited dark-adapted electroretinogram scotopic threshold responses, indicating functionally active RGCs. During retinal development, SpPou4f1/2 activated RGC-specific genes and in S. purpuratus, SpPou4f2 was expressed in photoreceptor cells of tube feet in a pattern distinct from Opsin4 and Pax6. Our results suggest that SpPou4f1/2 and Pou4f2 share conserved components of a gene network for photosensory development and they maintain their conserved intrinsic functions despite vast morphological differences in mouse and sea urchin photosensory structures. Â© 2016 The Authors. TcoF-DB: dragon database for human transcription co-factors and transcription factor interacting proteins KAUST Repository Schaefer, Ulf; Schmeier, Sebastian; Bajic, Vladimir B. 2010-01-01 The initiation and regulation of transcription in eukaryotes is complex and involves a large number of transcription factors (TFs), which are known to bind to the regulatory regions of eukaryotic DNA. Apart from TF-DNA binding, protein-protein interaction involving TFs is an essential component of the machinery facilitating transcriptional regulation. Proteins that interact with TFs in the context of transcription regulation but do not bind to the DNA themselves, we consider transcription co-factors (TcoFs). The influence of TcoFs on transcriptional regulation and initiation, although indirect, has been shown to be significant with the functionality of TFs strongly influenced by the presence of TcoFs. While the role of TFs and their interaction with regulatory DNA regions has been well-studied, the association between TFs and TcoFs has so far been given less attention. Here, we present a resource that is comprised of a collection of human TFs and the TcoFs with which they interact. Other proteins that have a proven interaction with a TF, but are not considered TcoFs are also included. Our database contains 157 high-confidence TcoFs and additionally 379 hypothetical TcoFs. These have been identified and classified according to the type of available evidence for their involvement in transcriptional regulation and their presence in the cell nucleus. We have divided TcoFs into four groups, one of which contains high-confidence TcoFs and three others contain TcoFs which are hypothetical to different extents. We have developed the Dragon Database for Human Transcription Co-Factors and Transcription Factor Interacting Proteins (TcoF-DB). A web-based interface for this resource can be freely accessed at http://cbrc.kaust.edu.sa/tcof/ and http://apps.sanbi.ac.za/tcof/. Â© The Author(s) 2010. TcoF-DB: dragon database for human transcription co-factors and transcription factor interacting proteins KAUST Repository Schaefer, Ulf 2010-10-21 The initiation and regulation of transcription in eukaryotes is complex and involves a large number of transcription factors (TFs), which are known to bind to the regulatory regions of eukaryotic DNA. Apart from TF-DNA binding, protein-protein interaction involving TFs is an essential component of the machinery facilitating transcriptional regulation. Proteins that interact with TFs in the context of transcription regulation but do not bind to the DNA themselves, we consider transcription co-factors (TcoFs). The influence of TcoFs on transcriptional regulation and initiation, although indirect, has been shown to be significant with the functionality of TFs strongly influenced by the presence of TcoFs. While the role of TFs and their interaction with regulatory DNA regions has been well-studied, the association between TFs and TcoFs has so far been given less attention. Here, we present a resource that is comprised of a collection of human TFs and the TcoFs with which they interact. Other proteins that have a proven interaction with a TF, but are not considered TcoFs are also included. Our database contains 157 high-confidence TcoFs and additionally 379 hypothetical TcoFs. These have been identified and classified according to the type of available evidence for their involvement in transcriptional regulation and their presence in the cell nucleus. We have divided TcoFs into four groups, one of which contains high-confidence TcoFs and three others contain TcoFs which are hypothetical to different extents. We have developed the Dragon Database for Human Transcription Co-Factors and Transcription Factor Interacting Proteins (TcoF-DB). A web-based interface for this resource can be freely accessed at http://cbrc.kaust.edu.sa/tcof/ and http://apps.sanbi.ac.za/tcof/. Â© The Author(s) 2010. Examining the cross-cultural sensitivity of the Revised Two-Factor Study Process Questionnaire (R-SPQ-2F and validation of a Dutch version. Directory of Open Access Journals (Sweden) Ann Stes Full Text Available The Revised Two-Factor Study Process Questionnaire (R-SPQ-2F is used to examine students' study approaches in higher education. The questionnaire assumes to measure two factors: a deep and a surface study approach. Analyses into the validity and reliability of the original English R-SPQ-2F yielded positive results. In this study, we examined the degree to which these positive results can also be found for the Dutch version that we developed. By comparing our results with the results of earlier studies in different cultures, we conclude cross-cultural sensitivity is an important point to be borne in mind when using the R-SPQ-2F. Our research supports the validity and reliability of our Dutch version of the R-SPQ-2F. MicroRNA-17-92 Regulates the Transcription Factor E2F3b during Myogenesis In Vitro and In Vivo Directory of Open Access Journals (Sweden) Zhixiong Tang 2017-03-01 Full Text Available Myogenic differentiation, which occurs during muscle development, is a highly ordered process that can be regulated by E2F transcription factors. Available data show that E2F3b, but not E2F3a, is upregulated and required for myogenic differentiation. However, the regulation of E2F3b expression in myogenic differentiation is not well understood. To investigate whether E2Fb expression is controlled by miRNAs, we used bioinformatics to combine the database of microRNAs downregulated during myogenesis and those predicted to target E2F3. This identified miR-17 and miR-20a as miRNAs potentially involved in E2F3 regulation. We found that miR-17-92 controls the expression of E2F3b in C2C12 cells during myogenic differentiation. Moreover, we confirmed that miR-20a regulates the expression of E2F3b proteins in vivo using a muscle regeneration model. Diffusible Signal Factor (DSF) Synthase RpfF of Xylella fastidiosa Is a Multifunction Protein Also Required for Response to DSF OpenAIRE Ionescu, Michael; Baccari, Clelia; Da Silva, Aline Maria; Garcia, Angelica; Yokota, Kenji; Lindow, Steven E. 2013-01-01 Xylella fastidiosa, like related Xanthomonas species, employs an Rpf cell-cell communication system consisting of a diffusible signal factor (DSF) synthase, RpfF, and a DSF sensor, RpfC, to coordinate expression of virulence genes. While phenotypes of a ÎrpfF strain in Xanthomonas campestris could be complemented by its own DSF, the DSF produced by X. fastidiosa (XfDSF) did not restore expression of the XfDSF-dependent genes hxfA and hxfB to a ÎrpfF strain of X. fastidiosa, suggesting that Rp... Haze-factor maakt plaats voor F-scatter NARCIS (Netherlands) Swinkels, G.L.A.M. 2014-01-01 Uitgelicht licht & scherming - Wageningen UR Glastuinbouw deed vorig jaar onderzoek naar een methode om de lichtspreiding onder diffuus glas te karakteriseren. dit resultee
1010	dbpedia	2	42	https://www.bigeast.com/news/2024/3/7/womens-basketball-bueckers-voted-big-east-player-of-the-year.aspx	en	Bueckers Voted BIG EAST Player of the Year	https://www.bigeast.com/…large.storyimage	https://www.bigeast.com/…large.storyimage	[ "https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=584400398402961&ev=PageView&noscript=1", "https://sb.scorecardresearch.com/p?c1=2&c2=3005086&cv=2.0&cj=1", "https://www.bigeast.com/images/2024/3/7/BIGEAST_PlayerOfYear_1920x1080.jpg", "https://www.bigeast.com/images/2024/6/27/BIGEAST_TVDeal1.jpg?width=300&height=168&mode=crop&...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[]	2024-03-07T00:00:00	On the eve of the BIG EAST Tournament presented by JEEP, the Conference announced its annual women’s basketball awards.	en	/images/logos/site/site.png		https://www.bigeast.com/news/2024/3/7/womens-basketball-bueckers-voted-big-east-player-of-the-year.aspx	NEW YORK – On the eve of the BIG EAST Tournament presented by JEEP, the Conference announced its annual women’s basketball awards. Regular-season champion UConn took home the lion’s share of the awards as redshirt-junior guard Paige Bueckers was voted BIG EAST Player of the Year, rookie guard Ashlynn Shade was tabbed BIG EAST Freshman of the Year, and Geno Auriemma was selected BIG EAST Coach of the Year presented by Invesco QQQ. It marked the eighth time in league history one school swept the top three individual awards and the sixth time the Huskies achieved the feat. Major awards and All-BIG EAST Teams were selected by a vote of the league’s head coaches who were not allowed to vote for themselves or their own players. Additional major award winners include: BIG EAST Co-Defensive Players of the Year Kelsey Ransom of Georgetown and Christina Dalce of Villanova; Villanova’s Lucy Olsen as Most Improved Player; Georgetown’s Brianna Scott as Sixth-Woman of the Year; and Georgetown’s Graceann Bennett as the Sportsmanship Award winner. A 10-member All-BIG EAST First Team, a five-member Second Team, four Honorable Mentions and a six-member All-Freshman Team were also selected, with an extra member added to the All-Freshman Team due to a tie in voting. Bueckers becomes the eighth player in league history to earn multiple BIG EAST Player of the Year certificates after claiming the honor following the 2020-21 season. She is the fifth Husky to repeat and first since three-time honoree Maya Moore (2007-08, 2008-09, 2010-11). Over 18 league games, Bueckers finished No. 2 in scoring (22.0), No. 5 in assists (4.3), No. 6 in steals (2.0), No. 8 in blocks (0.9), No. 3 in field goal percentage (.574) and No. 1 in free-throw shooting (.904). The two-time national player of the week (USBWA) enters the postseason with four 30-point performances on the year and a BIG EAST-best 20 20-point games. She has led the Huskies in scoring 16 times. She was named to the Naismith Trophy Midseason Team, the Ann Meyers Drysdale USBWA National Player of the Year Watchlist and the Wade Trophy Midseason Watch List. UConn has taken home BIG EAST Player of the Year honors for the 19th time. Bueckers was also named BIG EAST Scholar-Athlete of the Year on Wednesday, marking the 10th time the BIG EAST Scholar-Athlete of the Year was also the BIG EAST Player of the Year. Auriemma was selected BIG EAST Coach of the Year presented by Invesco QQQ for the12th time after leading the shorthanded Huskies to their 23rd regular-season title and 11th undefeated BIG EAST finish. UConn lost five players to season-ending injuries, with four of their nine remaining available players being true or redshirt-freshmen. Despite the adversity, UConn went 18-0 in BIG EAST play, winning by an average of 31.1 points per game. The Huskies enter postseason play with a 26-5 overall mark and top-10 rankings in both national polls. Shade becomes the 14th Husky to win BIG EAST Freshman of the Year honors and first since Bueckers did so in 2021. Over 18 BIG EAST games, Shade led all freshmen in both scoring (12.7) and rebounding (4.0), while listing second in steals (1.1) and third in assists (2.1). Her field goal percentage (.500) ranked seventh among all BIG EAST players. The rookie guard enters the postseason third on the Huskies in scoring with an 11.2 overall average. Ransom and Dalce share BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Year honors, each earning the recognition for the first time. Ransom, a senior guard, is the third Hoya to earn top defensive honors, while Dalce, a junior forward, is the first from Villanova to claim the certificate. Ransom anchored a Georgetown defense which enters the postseason ranked 13th nationally, allowing just 54.9 points per game. GU’s opponents shoot on average just 37.3 percent to rank in the top 40 among all Division I teams. Ransom averages 2.2 steals per game to rank fifth in the BIG EAST, while the 157 career steals she collected in BIG EAST play rank 17th all-time. Over 29 games this season, Dalce leads all BIG EAST players in both rebounding (9.7) and blocked shots (2.3), with her blocks average ranking 20th nationally. Villanova limited BIG EAST opponents to just 59.1 points per game to finish second in defensive scoring. Villanova’s Olsen nearly doubled her scoring average from a season ago to enter the postseason as the nation’s fourth-leading scorer. As a sophomore in 2022-23, Olsen averaged 12.4 points per game. Fast forward to this year, the junior guard is scoring 23.3 points per game, has posted a league-high nine 30-point performances, and is tied with Bueckers for the BIG EAST lead with 20 20-point games on the year. Olsen was the BIG EAST’s top scorer in league play at 22.4 points per game, as she became the fourth straight Wildcat to win the conference’s scoring title. Olsen is the fourth Villanova player to earn Most Improved honors. Georgetown’s Scott came off the bench in all 26 games she appeared in this year but still managed to finish third on the team in scoring at 8.8 points per game. Her rebounding average of 6.0 per game ranked 14th among all BIG EAST players, while her field goal percentage (.500) listed eighth, and blocks per game ranked fourth (1.4). The junior forward boasted career-best numbers across the board, increasing her scoring average by over three points, rebounding clip by nearly two boards per game, and bumping her shooting average from .398 to .500 between last year and this year. Scott is the first Hoya to earn the Sixth-Woman Award. Georgetown’s Bennett becomes the first two-time BIG EAST Sportsmanship Award recipient after being recognized in 2022-23 as well. The graduate student forward is a leader for the Hoyas on and off the court. Bennett is a three-time team captain that ranks second on the squad in scoring, averaging 9.5 points per game, including 10.0 in BIG EAST play, while leading the Hoyas in rebounding with 7.2 per game, including 7.4 against conference foes. Off the court, she founded Georgetown Hoyos which is a women’s sports affinity group specifically for female varsity athletes. Bennett has worked with the Voice in Sport Foundation for the past three years as she champions raising the bar for women’s sports. Bueckers and Olsen were two of seven unanimous selections to the All-BIG EAST First Team. Additional unanimous picks include UConn senior forward Aaliyah Edwards, Creighton senior guard Lauren Jensen and senior forward Emma Ronsiek, Marquette senior forward Liza Karlen and St. John’s redshirt-senior guard Unique Drake. Creighton senior guard/forward Morgan Maly, Georgetown’s Ransom, and Seton Hall graduate student guard/forward Azana Baines also earned All-BIG EAST First Team honors. On the All-BIG EAST Second Team was Butler’s Caroline Strande, UConn’s Nika Mühl, DePaul’s Anaya Peoples, Marquette’s Jordan King and Providence’s Olivia Olsen. UConn’s Shade, Villanova’s Dalce, Marquette sophomore guard Mackenzie Hare and St. John’s graduate forward Jillian Archer were Honorable Mention selections. The six-member BIG EAST All-Freshman Team included four unanimous picks: UConn’s Shade and KK Arnold, Seton Hall’s Savannah Catalon and Villanova’s Maddie Webber. Butler’s Riley Makalusky and Xavier’s Aizhanique Mayo were also recognized on the All-Freshman Team. BIG EAST Player of the Year Paige Bueckers, UConn, R-Jr., G BIG EAST Freshman of the Year Ashlynn Shade, UConn, Fr., G BIG EAST Coach of the Year Geno Auriemma, UConn BIG EAST Co-Defensive Players of the Year Christina Dalce, Villanova, Jr., F Kelsey Ransom, Georgetown, Sr., G BIG EAST Most Improved Player Lucy Olsen, Villanova, Jr., G BIG EAST Sixth-Woman Award Brianna Scott, Georgetown, Jr., F BIG EAST Sportsmanship Award Graceann Bennett, Georgetown, Grad., F All-BIG EAST First Team Paige Bueckers, UConn, R-Jr., G* Aaliyah Edwards, UConn, Sr., F* Lauren Jensen, Creighton, Sr., G* Morgan Maly, Creighton, Sr., G/F Emma Ronsiek, Creighton, Sr., F* Kelsey Ransom, Georgetown, Sr., G Liza Karlen, Marquette, Sr., F* Unique Drake, St. John’s, R-Sr., G* Azana Baines, Seton Hall, Grad., G/F Lucy Olsen, Villanova, Jr., G* All-BIG EAST Second Team Caroline Strande, Butler, Sr., G Nika Mühl, UConn, Sr., G Anaya Peoples, DePaul, Grad., G Jordan King, Marquette, Sr., G Olivia Olsen, Providence, Jr., F All-BIG EAST Honorable Mention Ashlynn Shade, UConn, Fr., G Mackenzie Hare, Marquette, So., G Jillian Archer, St. John’s, Grad., F Christina Dalce, Villanova, Jr., F BIG EAST All-Freshman Team^ Riley Makalusky, Butler, Fr., G/F KK Arnold, UConn, Fr., G* Ashlynn Shade, UConn, Fr., G* Savannah Catalon, Seton Hall, Fr., G* Maddie Webber, Villanova, Fr., G* Aizhanique Mayo, Xavier, R-Fr., G *unanimous selection ^extra player added due to a tie in voting
1010	dbpedia	1	2	https://brandeishoot.com/2021/02/12/the-hottest-streak-in-euroleague-fenerbahce-beko/	en	The hottest streak in Euroleague: Fenerbahçe Beko! – The Brandeis Hoot	https://brandeishoot.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/favicon.ico	https://brandeishoot.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/favicon.ico	[ "https://brandeishoot.com/wp-content/plugins/synopter-elementor/images/real/02d.png", "https://brandeishoot.com/wp-content/plugins/synopter-elementor/images/real/02d.png", "https://brandeishoot.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/The-Hoot-white-1024x171.png 1024w, https://brandeishoot.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[ "Rafi Levi" ]	2021-02-12T00:00:00		en	https://brandeishoot.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/favicon.ico		https://brandeishoot.com/2021/02/12/the-hottest-streak-in-euroleague-fenerbahce-beko/	As we are approaching the end of the regular season in the Euroleague, all eyes are on the Turkish giants Fenerbahçe Beko with their nine-game winning streak giving them the best active streak in the Euroleague. Although Fenerbahçe is the only team who has shown up in the last five Final Fours (excluding the 2020 Final Four that was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic) and were crowned champions in 2017, a winning streak this long was still unexpected of them due to one reason: the departure of the Serbian coach Zeljko Obradovic. The European basketball legend Zeljko Obradovic served as the head coach of Fenerbahçe between 2013 and 2020, winning 10 domestic cups and participating in the Final Four five times, winning the European silverware once. The Serbian coach is no stranger to international success as he won the Euroleague trophy nine times with five different teams. Obra, as fans all around the world called him, departed ways with Fenerbahçe after the club president Ali Koç decided to downsize the basketball branch with the budget nearly halved. So, despite all the odds against them, how did Fenerbahçe manage to preserve its quality? Zeljko Obradovic was replaced by another Serbian whose name is familiar to American fans. Coach Igor Kokoskov made his return to the Old Continent after nearly 20 years of service in the National Basketball Association (NBA). His journey with Fenerbahçe marks the beginning of his European club career as this is the first time he is head-coaching a European team. The season did not start well for Kokoskov’s team. After two consecutive wins in the season opening, Fenerbahçe lost 10 of their next 13 games, facing disastrous defeats against Spanish teams Baskonia, Barcelona and Real Madrid. At the end of Round 15, Fenerbahçe ranked second to last in the standings, only topping Khimki Moscow. Fenerbahçe’s Round 16 match-up against Olympiakos marked the beginning of their gigantic winning streak. The game also clearly displayed that Kokoskov’s mentality as a coach was changed. After 20 years of service in the NBA, Kokoskov had a hard time adapting to European basketball. While the NBA is focused more on star power, success in the Euroleague depends on the coach’s ability to find a unique role for each player on the roster. Early in the season, Kokoskov displayed the characteristics of an NBA coach. His game plan focused mainly on Nando De Colo’s playmaking and scoring ability, he stuck with the rotation he had in mind instead of rotating according to the game and aimed to use the ball quickly rather than correctly. All these methods can pay off in the NBA but Euroleague is all about teamwork. As time went by, Kokoskov adapted his tactics to European basketball. “Coaches need to be flexible, if you adopt strict basketball rules, the ‘either my way or the go’ motto won’t work,” the Serbian coach stated in a recent interview with Eurohoops.com. Kokoskov’s openness to flexibility allowed him to start the longest active streak in the league, as Fenerbahçe built a system where every player on the roster mattered. When Fenerbahçe decided to downsize the basketball branch, it meant the departure of a lot of high-profile players who had a crucial role in the team’s five-year success in the Euroleague. Players like Luigi Datome, Kostas Sloukas, Nikola Kalinic and Derrick Williams all left the Turkish giants in the summer of 2020. They were replaced by relatively low-profile players like Jarrell Eddie, Lorenzo Brown, Edgaras Ulanovas, Dyshawn Pierre and Danilo Barthel. All of these players had little to no experience in the top division of European basketball. The only top-tier players that remained loyal to the club were the Czech center Jan Vesely (Vesely Airlines as fans like to call him) and Nando De Colo who had joined the team a year ago after a glorious five-year spell at CSKA Moscow. Kokoskov was normally expected to base his strategy on these two players and unsurprisingly that was what happened in the first half of the season. As the games went by and Kokoskov’s mentality shifted from an American one to a European one, he recognized that the load on these players was enormous and both of them were unable to carry the burden. As Kokoskov began to explore other opportunities, Pierre evolved into a lockdown defender who also had a surprising talent to play one-on-one low post offenses, Jarrell Eddie improved his playmaking skills along with his unavoidable three-point threat and Lorenzo Brown enhanced his defending skills as well as perfecting his offensive threat as a combo guard. With all the players on the roster finding a way to contribute to the team’s success, the results that the fans were desperately expecting started to come. Another factor that contributed to the Turkish giants’ success was the mid-season signing of the former Memphis Grizzly Marko Guduric. After two years as a Memphis Grizzly, Marko Guduric returned to Istanbul where he grew to be an NBA-level shooting guard. It is no coincidence that the Round 16 match-up against Olympiakos that started Fenerbahçe’s winning streak marked the beginning of Marko’s second spell at Fenerbahçe. His arrival changed the way Fenerbahçe shared the ball and helped Kokoskov to advance his team to the next level. Before Guduric, Nando De Colo was the only guard on the roster capable of shaping the sets and distributing the ball. A one-dimensional game like this was easy to defend for the opponents, as pressuring De Colo basically meant blocking the Fenerbahçe offense. Guduric’s arrival not only added an extra shooting threat to the team but also took some of the burden off De Colo’s shoulders and improved the French guard’s game. With all three guards (Brown, De Colo and Guduric) sharing the ball equally helped Fenerbahçe’s offense to gain diversity. There is one last thing that should be mentioned while discussing Fenerbahçe’s success and that is the leadership the duo of De Colo and Vesely has shown especially during the second half of the season. The duo had a combined average Personal Index Rating (PIR) of 39 during Fenerbahçe’s winning streak, however, their contribution to the team is not limited to stats. Being the most experienced players on the squad, even more experienced than the coach, their input as leaders was vital to the team. Although their contribution was negligible in the first half of the season as both stars coped with some injuries, their positive impact on the team is evident to anyone who followed Fenerbahçe for the second half of the season. Their influence peaked in the away game against the top of the league CSKA Moscow where the duo had a combined PIR of 70. In this streak, De Colo finally started to meet the expectations of the Turkish fans, while fan-favorite Jan Vesely ensured that his jersey will be hanging down Ulker Sports Arena’s ceiling when he finally decides to retire. Fenerbahçe is currently ranked sixth in the Euroleague. To make it into the playoff round they have to finish in the Top Eight, where a Top Four spot means a home court advantage in the playoffs. With 10 more games to go, it seems very likely that the Turkish giants will be in the playoff round if they manage to keep this momentum going. After the playoffs, the Turkish side must fight to get a spot in what will be their sixth consecutive Final Four appearance.
1010	dbpedia	2	9	https://www.spiideo.com/news/from-europe-to-the-nba-ratiopharm-ulm-is-setting-the-standard-for-player-development/	en	From Europe to the NBA: ratiopharm Ulm is Setting the Standard for Player Development	https://www.spiideo.com/…-2048x1366-1.jpg	https://www.spiideo.com/…-2048x1366-1.jpg	[ "https://www.spiideo.com/app/uploads/2022/05/09-541-047244-2048x1366-1-1600x1067.jpg", "https://www.spiideo.com/app/uploads/2022/05/bl8u0445-1536x1026-1.jpg" ]	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[]	2020-09-07T07:13:24+00:00	With the opening of OrangeCampus, its new development facility, BBL club Ratiopharm Ulm is setting a new standard for player development in basketball.	en	https://www.spiideo.com/….png?2104141855a	Spiideo	https://www.spiideo.com/news/from-europe-to-the-nba-ratiopharm-ulm-is-setting-the-standard-for-player-development/	Following the conclusion of the 2018-19 NBA season, Greek forward Giannis Antetokounmpo became only the fourth player from outside of the United States to receive the prestigious NBA Most Valuable Player Award (MVP), typifying Europe’s growing presence in the world’s premier basketball league. In the same season, Slovenian guard Luka Dončić claimed the Rookie of the Year award with on-court play far beyond his age. Next up is Killian Hayes, expected to be among the lottery picks in the NBA draft next month, and described as “the 2020 NBA Draft’s Top Prospect” by The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor. The 19-year-old French point guard, who grabbed attention last year with his impressive footwork, is the latest talent developed by Basketball Bundesliga side ratiopharm Ulm to make it to the NBA, following the likes of Boston Celtics duo Daniel Theis and Javonte Green. And Hayes is unlikely to be the last Ulm player to find their way to the NBA. In September, the club will open the doors to its new $25 million development complex, a facility designed to take Ulm’s player development strategy to the next level. With the OrangeCampus, Thorsten Leibenath, Sports Director for Ratiopharm Ulm, believes the club can create the “top development program” in Europe. The club’s success won’t be determined by the quality of the complex, but how the club utilizes it: Giving young players the opportunity to grow is a key part of the development program at Ulm, regardless of the risks. With the backing of the club’s owner, players like Theis and Hayes could be guaranteed playing time despite their age, allowing them to progress at a greater pace. “We as an organization like to take bigger chances, like to take bigger risks when it comes to giving players responsibility,” Leibenath says. With the development of OrangeCampus, Ulm will be able to provide greater support to future talents as they adjust to playing at a higher level. Video analysis will play a significant role in that process. Spiideo cameras will be utilized at the new facilities to record and tag games and practice sessions for both the professional and youth teams, providing vital footage that encourage the club’s talents to grow both individually and as a team. Ulm’s investment in its new state-of-the-art facilities is testament to the club’s commitment to putting player development first. Rather than winning titles, the club chooses to prioritize the development of its players above all else. “For us as a professional club, the first priority isn’t to win the title. The first priority is to develop players,” Leibenath explains. “When you have 18 teams in the BBL and all 18 teams want to win the championship, 17 teams will fail. You need to create further goals.” Rather than disappointment, Ulm can mark each season off as a success, having seen talents such as Theis, Green, and most recently Hayes, emerge. Leibernath acknowledges that players may be able to earn more money playing elsewhere. Yet, few clubs can offer a better place for talent to develop.
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1010	dbpedia	1	57	https://community.sports-interactive.com/topic/374277-jeux-sans-fronti%25C3%25A8res/page/2/	en	Jeux Sans Frontières	https://content.invision…7b340c12546d.jpg	https://content.invision…7b340c12546d.jpg	[ "https://content.invisioncic.com/Msigames/monthly_2024_05/SI_LOGO_PRIMARY_HORIZONTAL_BLUE.png.eca59aedc382c3a016ce0e74d5908001.png", "https://content.invisioncic.com/Msigames/monthly_2024_06/FMxPL-Reveal-Forum-Banner_Final.gif.147801bd5c0c8fa0366bd9070fdd164b.gif", "https://content.invisioncic.com/Msigames/mont...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[ "CFuller" ]	2016-06-10T14:48:55+00:00		en	//content.invisioncic.com/Msigames/monthly_2024_05/320636817_Forum-websiteicon_Blue.png	Sports Interactive Community	https://community.sports-interactive.com/forums/topic/374277-jeux-sans-fronti%C3%A8res/page/2/	Round 2, Leg 2 Results 14 October 2015 Ethiopia vs Indonesia - at Addis Ababa Stadium, Addis Ababa Indonesia had lost 3-1 in the first leg, and Ethiopia could've made their 'mission improbable' even less likely in the second minute. Shimelis Bekele's long ball sent Fikru-Teferra Lemessa clean through on goal, but Lemessa could only knock the ball into Indonesian goalkeeper Kurnia Meiga's hands. Meiga would continue to thwart the Ethiopians' attacks as best he could. At the other end, the Garuda had just a single shot on target... and Stefano Lilipaly couldn't find a way past Ethiopia goalkeeper Deyas Adugna in the 69th minute. The Walias were strolling towards victory, which they secured with three minutes to go. Mario Bilate's through-ball was smartly drilled in by Adame Girma, who extinguished Indonesia's dreams for good. Ethiopia - 1 (Adane Girma 87) Indonesia - 0 [Ethiopia win 4-1 on aggregate] MAN OF THE MATCH: Amin Askar (Ethiopia, M/AM R - Sanliurfaspor) Malawi vs Guadeloupe - at Kamuzu Stadium, Blantyre Having won their last five games, Guadeloupe could be excused for feeling confident about their chances of making Round 3. They almost increased their 3-1 aggregate lead after 18 minutes, but Brice Jovial pulled his shot just wide after a promising one-two with Ludovic Sylvestre. Grégory Gendrey was unlucky not to score in the 23rd minute, when his shot hit the post before being picked up by Malawi keeper Richard Chipuwa. More misses chipped away at Les Gwada Boys' confidence, and by the 55th minute, Chipuwa and his Malawian team-mates were feeling rather chipper. Roger Ng'ambi's corner was drilled in by Luka Milanzi, and the Flames just needed to score once more to take the lead on away goals. Ng'ambi duly delivered that goal three minutes later from another set-piece - a stunning direct free-kick that rocketed past Guadeloupe keeper Franck Grandel. Malawi then battled hard to retain their lead, with Chipuwa making late saves from the likes of Elliot Grandin and Gendrey. Guadeloupe had burnt themselves out after an excellent run to Round 2, and it was the Flames who burned on. Malawi - 2 (Luka Milanzi 55, Robert Ng'ambi 58) Guadeloupe - 0 [3-3 on aggregate, Malawi win on away goals] MAN OF THE MATCH: Robert Ng'ambi (Malawi, M/AM/DM C - Platinum Stars) Syria vs Burundi - at Abbassyeen Stadium, Damascus Buoyed by an impressive comeback in the first leg, Syria started the second match with real vigour. Sanharib Malki's strike in the seventh minute gave the Qasioun Eagles clear daylight for the first time. Though Mutaz Kailouni missed a chance to put Syria even further ahead on 16 minutes, it was clear that the hosts had confidence and Burundi didn't. Burundi keeper Janvier Ndikumana and his defenders were on constant alert in the first half. When play resumed after the interval, the Swallows flew towards the Syrian goal with renewed purpose. Alas, the likes of Saidi Ntibazonkiza and Selemani Ndikumana would be left disappointed in their attempts to save Burundi from elimination. When Omar Al-Soma struck for Syria in the 79th minute, it marked the end of the road for the men from east Africa. Syria - 2 (Sanharib Malki 7, Omar Al-Soma 79) Burundi - 0 [syria win 5-2 on aggregate] MAN OF THE MATCH: Rawez Lawan (Syria, AM RL/ST C - Dalkurd) Bahrain vs Barbados - at Bahrain National Stadium, Riffa Barbados began this second leg a goal down, and Nick Blackman blazed over a shot that could've got them level in the fifth minute. On 24 minutes, a solid catch from Barbadian keeper Keasel Broome prevented Abdulla Omar from giving Bahrain an even bigger lead. Broome had earlier brushed away shots from the likes of Ringo and Jaycee John. The Bahraini 'Beatles' would soon get back in the penalty area and send the Bajan Tridents on the long and winding road to elimination. Ringo starred on 65 minutes with an excellent strike from a difficult angle. After Ringo's goal came one from John, as Jaycee John finished Abdulrahman Mubarak's cross in the final minute. If Bahrain had had Paul and George in their team, a hard day's night for Barbados might've got a whole lot tougher. As it was, a 2-0 win on the night - and a 4-1 victory on aggregate - was more than enough to keep Al-Ahmar on the magical mystery tour. Bahrain - 2 (Ringo 65, Jaycee John 90) Barbados - 0 [bahrain win 4-1 on aggregate] MAN OF THE MATCH: Abdulla Omar (Bahrain, D/WB/M R - Al-Ettifaq) Botswana vs Tanzania - at National Stadium, Gaborone If you wanted excitement, Gaborone was just the place to see it. There were 46 shots at goal in this all-African match - 25 were on target, and seven ended up in the back of the net. Thomas Ulimwengu opened the floodgates with a header for Tanzania on 24 minutes. He then volleyed in another goal two minutes later to halve the four-goal deficit that the Taifa Stars had carried over from the first leg. Botswana retaliated on 37 minutes, when Galabgwe Moyana's corner was headed home by Mogakolodi Ngele. Another brilliant header saw the scoring continue after 66 minutes, as Mbwana Samatta made it 3-1 Tanzania on the night. The next man on the scoresheet was Botswana winger Kekaetswe Moloi in the 78th minute. Both teams then shared the final two goals, with John Bocco's strike for the visitors quickly cancelled out by Ngele's second for the Zebras. Tanzania may have won this fierce battle 4-3, but thanks to an emphatic victory four days earlier, it was Botswana who won the war. Botswana - 3 (Mogakolodi Ngele 37,89, Kekaetswe Moloi 78) Tanzania - 4 (Thomas Ulimwengu 24,26, Mbwana Samatta 66, John Bocco 88) [botswana win 7-4 on aggregate] MAN OF THE MATCH: Joël Mogorosi (Botswana, AM/M R - unattached) St Lucia vs Thailand - at Mindoo Philip Park, Castries Thailand took less than two minutes to unravel St Lucia's gameplan. Teerasil Dangda got behind the home defence to drive Titipan Puangchan's cross into the net and double the War Elephants' aggregate lead. Puangchan then had a number of pops at goal himself, but it was Dangda who scored Thailand's second goal on 40 minutes. The experienced striker finished Anthony Ampaipitakwong's free-kick, and it was all going wrong for the St Lucians. Teeratep Winothai made it 3-0 very early in the second half, with his goal virtually sealing the Caribbean side's fate. Thailand completed a first-class performance with a fourth goal - Dangda's third - on 76 minutes. Goalkeeper Iran Cassius and his St Lucia colleagues were out for the count. St Lucia - 0 Thailand - 4 (Teerasil Dangda 2,40,76, Teeratep Winothai 46) [Thailand win 5-0 on aggregate] MAN OF THE MATCH: Teerasil Dangda (Thailand, ST/AM C - Muangthong United) Dominican Republic vs Myanmar - at Estadio Olímpico Félix Sánchez, Santo Domingo Myanmar must've thought they were seeing double in the sixth minute, when Dominican Republic right-back Carlos Martínez's corner was headed inches over by Hansley Martinez. By the 23rd minute, the Dominicans had doubled their overall lead. Martínez (that's Carlos, not Hansley) crossed to Jonathan Faña, who flicked in an impressive header. Myanmar wasted a fair few opportunities to get back in the game afterwards, and they would eventually rue those misses. With eight minutes left to play, the White Angels turned into fallen angels. Mariano's right-wing cross for the Dominican Republic was turned in by visiting defender Zaw Min Tun before it could reach Fana, and Los Quisqueyanos were through without breaking much sweat. Dominican Republic - 2 (Jonathan Faña 23, Zaw Min Tun og82) Myanmar - 0 [Dominican Republic win 3-0 on aggregate] MAN OF THE MATCH: Mariano (Dominican Republic, ST C - Real Madrid) Kuwait vs Guyana - at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium, Ardhiyah This was Guyana striker Cameron Jerome's 29th birthday, so what better way to mark it than with two goals in the first half-hour? After looping a header over Kuwaiti goalkeeper Nawaf Al-Khalidi in the 13th minute, Jerome pounced on a defensive mistake from Ghazy Al-Qhedy to score again in the 30th. Mashaal Mlabesh had struck for Kuwait in between those two Jerome goals, but as half-time neared, Al-Azraq found themselves trailing 4-3 on aggregate. Bader Al-Motawa did restore parity just before the break... and he would score an even more significant goal in the 61st minute. A sloppy back-pass from Guyana captain Chris Nurse, and a sluggish reaction from his team-mate JP Rodrigues, allowed Al-Motawa to go one-on-one with Ronson Williams and hit the target again! The Golden Jaguars were unable to bounce back from that calamity. Jerome's birthday party was ruined, with Kuwait playing the role of gatecrashers. Kuwait - 3 (Mashaal Mlabesh 22, Bader Al-Motawa 45,61) Guyana - 2 (Cameron Jerome 13,30) [Kuwait win 5-4 on aggregate] MAN OF THE MATCH: Mashaal Mlabesh (Kuwait, AM CRL - Al-Jahra) Niger vs Hong Kong - at Stade du Général Seyni Kountché, Niamey Hong Kong goalkeeper Yapp Hung Fai made not one but two fantastic saves in the 13th minute, with Mohamed Soumaïla and Issiakou Koudizé both unlucky not to score for Niger. Ten minutes later, however, the Ménas had something to bleat about. Issoufou Boubacar's through-ball was tucked into the net by Maazou, and Niger's Gazelles were more like the predators than the prey for once. On 35 minutes, their captain Souleymane Sakou skimmed the bar with a shot that would surely have finished off Hong Kong once and for all. The visitors would prove to be the architects of their own downfall, as centre-half Hélio knocked a Kader Amdou cross over his own goal line in the 55th minute. Aside from a late Alexander Akande header that clipped Niger's crossbar, Hong Kong went out of the World Championship without much of a fight. Niger - 2 (Maazou 23, Hélio og55) Hong Kong - 0 [Niger win 4-1 on aggregate] MAN OF THE MATCH: Kader Amadou (Niger, D R - AS SONIDEP) St Kitts & Nevis vs Central African Republic - at Warner Park, Basseterre If you want to avoid being on the wrong end of a cup upset, it helps if you don't concede 29 fouls and give the underdogs all the initiative. St Kitts & Nevis didn't heed that advice, as some shocking tackling allowed the Central African Republic to dictate terms and roll all over them. The visitors would open the scoring after 17 minutes, though not without some assistance from the Sugar Boyz. Kittian teenager Evansroy Barns' tackle on David Manga diverted the ball towards Hilaire Momi, who showed his gratitude by rifling in a half-volley. CAR's attacking threat was affected when Momi picked up a knock early in the second half, but with St Kitts out of control, a late turnaround never looked likely. The Wild Beasts would win this second leg by a single goal to nil and book a Round 3 date with Benin. St Kitts & Nevis - 0 Central African Republic - 1 (Hilaire Momi 17) [Central African Republic win 2-1 on aggregate] MAN OF THE MATCH: Foxi (Central African Republic, AM LCR/ST C - Gaziantep Belediyespor) Macedonia vs Georgia - at Philip II Arena, Skopje When Macedonia frontman Goran Pandev got behind the defence to run onto a long ball from Vlatko Grozdanoski in the fourth minute, things looked ominous for Georgia. Nukri Revishvili got them out of that sticky mess with a fingertip save, but Georgia would remain under the cosh for much of this match. A head injury to midfielder Murtaz Daushvili, who collided with Grozdanoski in the 25th minute, didn't help matters as far as the Crusaders were concerned. Macedonia grew from strength to strength, and when Stevica Ristic broke free from the defence to place Mario Djurovski's pass into the net on 54 minutes, they were 2-0 up on aggregate. Only after that did Georgia really begin to attack. Akaki Gogia and Levan Mchedlidze each had shots saved by Red Lynxes captain Tome Pacovski in the 75th minute. Mchedlidze did beat Pacovski with a header ten minutes later, but the Crusaders ran out of time to score again, and Macedonia advanced by the skin of their teeth. Macedonia - 1 (Stevica Ristic 54) Georgia - 1 (Levan Mchedlidze 85) [Macedonia win 2-1 on aggregate] MAN OF THE MATCH: Aleksandar Trajkovski (Macedonia, AM L/ST C - Palermo) Oman vs Kazakhstan - at Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat Kazakhstan goalkeeper Stas Pokatilov blocked a number of early shots from Hussain Ali Al-Hadri to prevent Oman from taking an early lead. Home goalie Badar Juma, meanwhile, proved that he was a worthy deputy for the injured Ali Al-Habsi by tipping Kazakh captain Dmitrii Shonko's cross behind in the 25th minute. Thanks to both shotstoppers, the first half would remain goalless and the aggregate score stayed level at 1-1. One team would really kick on in the second half, though - and that team was Oman. On 71 minutes, a fantastic interception by right-back Mohamed Reza started a counter-attack that ended with Imad Al-Hoseni tucking away a massive goal. Kazakhstan's attempts to level and force a shoot-out ended without success, and their elimination would be confirmed on 84 minutes. Fouzi Bashir scored from the rebound after Pokatilov had parried an Ali Al-Jabri strike, and the men from Oman were through. Oman - 2 (Imad Al-Hoseni 71, Fouzi Bashir 84) Kazakhstan - 0 [Oman win 3-1 on aggregate] MAN OF THE MATCH: Fouzi Bashir (Oman, M/AM C - Dhofar) Belize vs Curaçao - at FFB Stadium, Belmopán Both teams were busy on the attacking front in the first half, though neither of them were able to score. The best effort arguably came from Curaçao midfielder Roly Bonevacia, whose header went behind after clipping the crossbar in the 25th minute. Belize striker Harrison Róchez posed a danger at the other end, forcing visiting goalie Raymond Homoet into a number of saves. When the deadlock was broken after 73 minutes, though, it was by Curaçao. Romero Regales slid onto Gillian Justiana's left-wing delivery to divert the ball over the line and strike fear into the home fans. It was now 2-2 on aggregate, but Belize would still win on the away goals rule unless Curaçao could score for a second time. To the relief of Jaguars fans, Curaçao were unable to get near their goal again. Belize survived a home loss to book their spot in the next phase. Belize - 0 Curaçao - 1 (Romero Regales 73) [2-2 on aggregate, Belize win on away goals] MAN OF THE MATCH: Gillian Justiana (Curaçao, D/WB/M L - Helmond Sport) Belarus vs Vietnam - at Borisov-Arena, Borisov The first half was not an enjoyable one for Vietnam centre-back Sam Ngoc Duc. Firstly, in the seventh minute, he fired over a half-volley that could've drawn the Golden Stars level. Then, in the 26th minute, his failure to intercept a Nikolay Signevich cross ultimately saw Mikhail Sivakov fire Belarus into a 2-0 lead. Gonzalo could've rectified the situation for Vietnam in the 39th minute, but he headed Johnny Nguyen's cross against the post before Belarus goalkeeper Sergey Veremko secured the ball. All three of those first-half moments would prove key. The second period would pass by without too much drama, a few Veremko saves aside, and that was just how Belarus liked it. Another single-goal win saw them advance to Round 3. Belarus - 1 (Mikhail Sivakov 26) Vietnam - 0 [belarus win 2-0 on aggregate] MAN OF THE MATCH: Mikhail Sivakov (Belarus, D/DM/M C - Zorya Lugansk) Sierra Leone vs Cambodia - at National Stadium, Freetown Sierra Leone midfielder Medo scored the 10th goal of a thrilling tie after six minutes to make it 7-3 overall to his team. Cambodia goalkeeper Simon Tracol then produced a number of impressive saves to try and keep the scoreline level. When Khim Borey scored at the other end after 26 minutes, a few Angkor Warriors fans began to wonder if an epic comeback was on. In truth, it was never very likely. Although Sierra Leone had to replace their goalkeeper Patrick Bantamoi at half-time due to a knock, his replacement Christian Caulker wouldn't be beaten even once, let alone four times. The Leone Stars rubber-stamped their place in Round 3 on 84 minutes, when they made it 8-4 on aggregate. Tracol struggled to push away a shot from Mustapha Dumbuya, and Aris Limassol forward Mohamed Mustafa Bangura (not to be confused with former Celtic striker Mohamed Bangura) applied the coup de grace. Sierra Leone - 2 (Medo 6, Mohamed Mustafa Bangura 84) Cambodia - 1 (Khim Borey 26) [sierra Leone win 8-4 on aggregate] MAN OF THE MATCH: Mustapha Dumbuya (Sierra Leone, D RL/WB R - Partick Thistle) Lithuania vs Chad - at LFF Stadionas, Vilnius Karl Max got Chad off to a blistering start with a first-minute free-kick that Lithuania goalkeeper Zydrunas Karcemarskas could only help into his own net. Chadian fans believed that a second-leg turnaround was on the cards... and then defender Kevin Nicaise received a red card in the 19th minute. His professional foul on Lukas Spalvis left Les Sao having to defend against a strong Lithuanian team with just 10 men. Although they coped well at first, they cracked three minutes from half-time, when veteran right-back Marius Stankevicius' cross was headed in by Fedor Tchernykh. Right-winger Saulius Mikoliunas then recaptured his first-leg form in the second half. A fantastic delivery for Spalvis was tucked in by the 21-year-old Aalborg frontman, and Chad could kiss goodnight to their chances. Deivydas Matulevicius compounded their misery with two more Lithuania goals in the final 12 minutes, the second coming about after yet another sublime assist by Mikoliunas. China would have to be very wary of him in November. Lithuania - 4 (Fedor Tchernykh 42, Lukas Spalvis 61, Deivydas Matulevicius 78,90) Chad - 1 (Karl Max 1) [Lithuania win 7-1 on aggregate] MAN OF THE MATCH: Deivydas Matulevicius (Lithuania, ST C - AFC Botosani) Choosing The Host In the middle of October, following the conclusion of Round 2 of the World Championship, FIFA's Executive Committee - headed by President Gio Bambini - met to discuss where the competition as a whole would finish. With nine months to go until the World Championship's big climax, FIFA had to decide as swiftly as possible the host venue for both Semi Finals and the Final. There had been intense speculation over recent months about which venue would get the nod. Some of the venues that had been suggested were more serious contenders than others. The largest football stadium in the world in terms of capacity was the May Day Stadium in Pyongyang, which could hold 150,000 spectators. Mind you, fact that it was in North Korea was a fairly significant drawback. A 'tongue-in-cheek' petition on Change.org urging FIFA to host the World Championship in Pyongyang attracted thousands of signatures, although that unsurprisingly didn't convince FIFA's executives. That aside, the largest stadia which could realistically stage the World Championship finale were Barcelona's Nou Camp (capacity 99,354) and Mexico City's Estadio Azteca (capacity 95,500). However, neither Spain nor Mexico were interested in taking on hosting duties. Ever the opportunist, Football Association chairman Greg Dyke offered up Wembley as a possible venue in a gushing speech that one critic said was "designed to butter Bambini up". Although Wembley's reputation as a leading football was not under question, the fact that it had recently hosted a couple of UEFA Champions League Finals (in 2011 and 2013) would surely count against it. The Khalifa International Stadium in Doha was also suggested by the Qatari FA's President, Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Thani. Although the ground was undergoing renovation work that had originally been put in place for the 2022 World Cup, Al-Thani insisted that the ground was ready to host any major final. After all, Qatar had used it as the host venue for their recent victory over French Guiana. Abu Dhabi's Zayed Sports City Stadium also made a bid to host the final stages. Although that stadium only had a capacity of less than 45,000, the United Arab Emirates were hopeful that their financial muscle would win the day. The United States Soccer Federation were rather quieter in their support for an American venue hosting the finals. The Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, and the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, were both mooted. The bookmakers' favourite, though, was the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, which would've staged the 2016 UEFA European Championship climax. The French Football Federation (FFF) were understandably very disappointed about the cancellation of that tournament, and many onlookers thought that FIFA would offer them the inaugural World Championship as compensation. For once, the bookies were proven to be correct. On 19 October 2015, Gio Bambini gleefully announced that an agreement had made between FIFA and the FFF for the Stade de France to stage the Semi Finals and Final of the 2016 World Championship. "The announcement that the first FIFA World Championship will conclude in Paris will see FIFA go back to its roots," Bambini beamed. "It was at Rue Saint Honoré 229 in Paris that FIFA was founded on 21 May 1904. The organisation's first President - Robert Guérin - was a Frenchman. "It seems very appropriate, then, that this new era of international football will begin where it all began for FIFA 111 years ago - in the wonderful, incredible city of Paris." In fact, Bambini hadn't only decided where the 2016 World Championship would finish. In a bid to appease other federations who had lost out financially after the cancellation of World Cups and continental championships that they would've hosted, he offered them the Finals of subsequent World Championships. The United States - would-be hosts of the 2016 Copa América - would stage the finals in 2017. It wasn't yet clear exactly which venue would get the honour of hosting, but that wouldn't need to be sorted out for a fair while yet. The 2018 finals were offered, unsurprisingly, to Russia. The Russian government, still disgruntled over the 2018 World Cup that wouldn't be, originally turned down FIFA's approach, though it would later backtrack and agree to host. The reasons for their sudden change of heart would become clear later on. A lot of people were surprised to learn that Qatar would stage the 2019 World Championship Final. For one thing, it would take place three-and-a-half years before Qatar would've held the World Cup. For another, it would be played in the summer, not the winter. Bambini had been very worried about the impact that staging a winter World Cup in 2022 would've had on the European domestic football calendar in the 2022/2023 season. Cynics suggested that that was a big motivation behind his decision to scrap the World Cup and replace it with his new annual World Championship. Bambini didn't want such disruption to occur on his watch, so he offered Qatar the 2019 World Championship on the proviso that it would be staged in the summer, in a stadium with sufficient air-conditioning. The Qataris would take some persuading before agreeing to this compromise. The 2020 World Championship Final was scheduled to be held in Cameroon, and the 2021 Final in the United Arab Emirates. Both nations would have staged continental championships in 2019 but for Bambini's election as FIFA President. On the same day that it announced where the World Championship finals would take place, FIFA decided to bury some bad news with a rather more concerning announcement. Jérôme Valcke, the organisation's General Secretary, had been suspended with immediate effect. Valcke was released from his duties "until further notice" following allegations that he resold 2014 World Cup tickets for over four times their face value. Speaking through his legal team, the Frenchman categorically refuted the allegations. Valcke had already been under investigation over his involvement in a $10million bribe that helped South Africa to secure the hosting rights for the 2010 World Cup. American prosecutors had said that South Africa's World Cup Organising Committee transferred the money to bank accounts run by Jack Warner, who was the President of CONCACAF and a FIFA Vice-President at the time. Markus Kattner, a German-born business consultant who had been serving as FIFA's Director of Finance since 2003, was instated as acting General Secretary by Bambini while Valcke served his suspension. These latest corruption allegations suggested that the FIFA corruption scandal was still a long way from coming to a head. Valcke's suspension, though, was a sign that Bambini was serious in his determination to reform world football's governing body. Round 3, Leg 1 Results 13 November 2015 Oman vs Burkina Faso - at Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat Midfielder and captain Charles Kabore was at the heart of Burkina Faso's early attacks. Kabore had the Stallions' first shot on target in the 20th minute, when his effort was caught by Oman goalkeeper Badar Juma. The likes of Bertrand Traoré and Bryan Dabo also tried their luck before the former broke through on 42 minutes. Alain Traoré's corner was nodded on by Bakary Koné to Bertrand Traoré, whose header provided what would be the only goal of this game. Oman were badly hampered by an injury to veteran midfielder Fouzi Bashir in the 51st minute, and their subsequent attacks were largely disappointing. They were unable to open up a Burkinabé defence marshaled superby by Koné, and so it was advantage Stallions after the first leg. Oman - 0 Burkina Faso - 1 (Bertrand Traoré 42) MAN OF THE MATCH: Bakary Koné (Burkina Faso, D C - Lyon) Ethiopia vs Montenegro - at Addis Ababa Stadium, Addis Ababa Ethiopa's defence did a good job of keeping Montenegro captain Mirko Vucinic and his strike partner Stevan Jovetic quiet in the first half. Vucinic was caught offside on a couple of occasions, while Adane Mentesenot did a fine job at sweeper for Ethiopia. Mentesenot was subbed at half-time as the Walias switched to a more attacking approach, only to see it backfire. When space opened up for Vucinic in the 53rd minute, Zarko Tomasevic provided the 32-year-old with a cross that he could easily put away. In the 65th minute, Jovetic had two successive efforts kept out by the post and then Ethiopia keeper Deyas Adugna as he tried to extend the Brave Falcons' lead. Just moments later, though, Marko Vesovic crossed the ball back into the hosts' area for Vucinic to head in his second goal. The former Juventus and Roma frontman's return to form had seen Montenegro take a massive step towards Round 4. Ethiopia - 0 Montenegro - 2 (Mirko Vucinic 53,65) MAN OF THE MATCH: Mirko Vucinic (Montenegro, ST C/AM LC - Al-Jazira [uAE]) Zimbabwe vs Togo - at Rufaro Stadium, Harare Togo's 37-year-old goalkeeper Kossi Agassa required treatment on a knock in the very first minute. That didn't help the Sparrow Hawks' nerves, and Zimbabwe right-back Hardlife Zvirekwi was about to make life very hard for them. Zvirekwi struck the bar from just outside the penalty area after 21 minutes, and his colleague Nyasha Mushekwi buried the rebound to give Zimbabwe a 1-0 lead. Mushekwi would miss a couple of chances to extend that advantage before Agassa denied Knowledge Musona a goal on the stroke of half-time. Zimbabwe's Warriors would grow stronger in the second half, despite Emmanuel Adebayor and midfielder Sapol Mani's best attempts to get Togo back in the match. The Sparrow Hawks would have their wings clipped again in the 81st minute. Togo defender Assimiou Touré could only nod Costa Nhamoinesu's cross as far as Khama Billiat, whose first-time strike sent Zimbabwe into the second leg with a two-goal cushion. Zimbabwe - 2 (Nyasha Mushekwi 21, Khama Billiat 81) Togo - 0 MAN OF THE MATCH: Hardlife Zvirekwi (Zimbabwe, D R - CAPS United) Kuwait vs Faroe Islands - at Jaber Al-Hamad International Stadium, Ardhiyah Kuwait had a major scare in the 10th minute, when Sølvi Vatnhamar's long ball sent Gilli Rólantsson clean through for the Faroe Islands. However, Rólantsson got his first touch all wrong, allowing defender Fahad Humood to get back and sweep up the threat. Seven minutes later, though, Rólantsson would get his name on the scoresheet. Faroes left-winger Kaj Leo Í Bartalsstovu skilfully jumped over a slide-tackle from Amer Matooq before providing Rólantsson with a cross that the Aalborg right-winger headed home. The Faroes' widemen would link up brilliantly again in the 56th minute. Bartalsstovu provided Rólantsson with another excellent cross, which his colleague powered into the net for 2-0. Kuwait were unfortunate not to get a goal back when Mashaal Mlabesh's header on 75 minutes hit the goal frame. Bader Al-Motawa did find the target for Kuwait four minutes later, but Al-Azraq still trailed after the first leg. Kuwait - 1 (Bader Al-Motawa 79) Faroe Islands - 2 (Gilli Rólantsson 17,56) MAN OF THE MATCH: Gilli Rólantsson (Faroe Islands, D/M R - Aalborg) The Gambia vs Bolivia - at Stade Brikama, Banjul The Gambia started brightly, with Tijan Jaiteh's shot in the sixth minute forcing Bolivia goalkeeper Guillermo Viscarra to concede a corner. That corner would lead to a goal from Bubacarr Sanneh, who header from Mustapha Jarju's delivery got the better of Viscarra. Bolivia responded with a 21st-minute equaliser from Juan Carlos Arce, who drove in an excellent floated ball from Jaime Arrascaita. The rest of the first half was a very close affair, and the second would follow a similar pattern. The Gambia again made the most of a set-piece to return to the ascendancy after 57 minutes. Captain Hamza Barry provided the delivery into the box, and Mustapha Carayol knocked the ball out right for Demba Savage to finish at the far post. La Verde had to attack again, and Rodrigo Vargas would surely have restored parity for them in the 69th minute but for a superb fingertip save from Alagie Nyabally. As it transpired, Vargas would get his equaliser in the 89th minute. Arrascaita's diving header from Rudy Cardozo's left-wing cross left Vargas with a simple finish that left the hosts stunned - and quite disappointed. The Gambia - 2 (Bubacarr Sanneh 6, Demba Savage 57) Bolivia - 2 (Juan Carlos Arce 21, Rodrigo Vargas 89) MAN OF THE MATCH: Mustapha Jarju (The Gambia, M/ST/AM C - KSK Hasselt) Bahrain vs Jordan - at Bahrain National Stadium, Riffa Though Jordan had the first couple of shots at goal, their goalkeeper Ahmed Abdel-Sattar had to make the first save when he caught Ismail Abdul-Lateef's header in the 19th minute. Bahrain would gradually grow stronger as the first half wore on, and in the 35th minute, only the crossbar denied right-back Abu Bakr Adam a spectacular long-range goal. Jaycee John also had a stroke of awful luck for the hosts on 64 minutes, when his fierce close-range strike from Rashed Al-Hooti's corner struck the near post. Al-Hooti certainly didn't have anything to hoot about six minutes later. A missed interception from Bahrain captain Sayed Mohamed Adnan, and then a missed tackle from right-back Al-Hooti, saw Jordan left-back Mohammed Al-Dmeiri's cross find its way to Angelos Hanti. The Greek-born striker duly broke the deadlock for Jordan, and after some late saves from Abdel-Sattar, Al-Nashāmā emerged from the first leg as narrow winners. Bahrain - 0 Jordan - 1 (Angelos Hanti 70) MAN OF THE MATCH: Abu Bakr Adam (Bahrain, D RC - Al-Orobah) Macedonia vs Haiti - at Philip II Arena, Skopje Haiti goalkeeper Johny Placide made a trio of saves to stop Macedonia from taking the lead within the first 45 minutes. After a frustrating first period for the likes of Agim Ibraimi, the second half worked out slightly better for Macedonia. Five minutes into the period, Goran Popov knocked the ball down the line for Goran Pandev, whose left-wing cross was finished by Aleksandar Trajkovski. Haiti could've fallen apart right there, but Placide kept his head in Les Grenadiers' goal. He made two more saves in the 66th and 79th minutes from Pandev and Trajkovski respectively to keep Macedonia stuck on a single goal. Haiti, meanwhile, remained stuck on nil, as although playmaker Jeff Louis did create a lot of chances, his strikers - particularly Jean-Eudes Maurice - were very profligate with them. Macedonia - 1 (Aleksandar Trajkovski 50) Haiti - 0 MAN OF THE MATCH: Jeff Louis (Haiti, AM C/M RC - Caen) Malawi vs Armenia - at Kamuzu Stadium, Blantyre Armenia's star man was Borussia Dortmund forward Henrikh Mkhitaryan, who posed a real danger to Malawi in the early stages. In the 32nd minute, though, a less-heralded Armenian started to take the limelight. Artur Edigarian received the ball from Aghwan Papikyan just outside the Malawi 'D', and then whacked it into the net from 25 yards out! Although he was primarily a ball-winning defensive midfielder based in South Korea's second division, Edigarian suddenly transformed into a goal machine! Barely a quarter of a minute into the second half, he ran onto a Yura Movsisyan through-ball and scored for the second time! Armenia would go on to dominate the game, despite losing winger Aras Ozbiliz to an ankle injury in the 57th minute. As Malawi's stress levels rose along with their foul count, Havakakan remained calm and secured a comfortable 3-0 win on 83 minutes. Unsurprisingly, it was Edigarian who had the final say, with his shot going in off the crossbar after a superb set-up by Karlen Mkrtchyan. Malawi - 0 Armenia - 3 (Artur Edigarian 32,46,83) MAN OF THE MATCH: Artur Edigarian (Armenia, DM/M C - Gangwon) Luxembourg vs Uzbekistan - at Stade Josy Barthel, Luxembourg Luxembourg's defenders were at sixes and sevens as a clever attacking move saw Uzbekistan take the lead after 14 minutes. Aleksandr Geynrix got his head to Vitaly Denisov's cross from the left flank, and Luxembourg goalkeeper Jonathan Joubert was easily beaten. His Uzbek counterpart Akbar To'raev would also have to pick the ball out of the net two minutes later, after Christopher Martins Pereira levelled for the Red Lions. The White Wolves were soon on the prowl again, and Geynrix restored Uzbekistan's advantage from a 21st-minute counter-attack. Geynrix was now seeking a hat-trick, and although he hit the side netting in the 42nd minute, he did secure the match ball midway through the second period. A second assist from right-back Islom To'htaho'jaev resulted in Geynrix's third goal on 66 minutes. Very shortly after that, Uzbekistan wrapped up the win with their fourth strike. Farxod Tojiev selflessly squared the ball to fellow sub Salim Mustafoev, who left Luxembourg 4-1 down after their home leg. Luxembourg - 1 (Christopher Martins Pereira 16) Uzbekistan - 4 (Aleksandr Geynrix 14,21,66, Salim Mustafoev 67) MAN OF THE MATCH: Aleksandr Geynrix (Uzbekistan, ST/AM C - Ordabasy Shymkent) Namibia vs South Africa - at Sam Nujoma Stadium, Windhoek Although these two were very close together geographically, South Africa were expected to win easily... and so it proved. Namibia were having to defend in numbers from very early on as Bafana Bafana upped the ante. Oupa Manyisa wasted a real opening from Marc van Heerden's free-kick in the 30th minute, while Lehlohonolo Majoro was denied a breakaway goal in the 33rd by a fine save from Maximilian Mbaeva. South Africa did at last go ahead on 41 minutes, although not without a huge slice of fortune. Andile Jali flicked another van Heerden free-kick towards goal, and Namibia midfielder Wycliff Kambonde's attempted clearance rebounded off his team-mate Michael Pienaar before deflecting into the net. That seemed quite harsh on the Brave Warriors, who put up a brave resistance, even when Jabulani Shongwe hit their woodwork on 52 minutes. Namibia would hold out until the 72nd minute, when a mistake from defender Da Costa Angula left Bongani Ndulula free to score for South Africa. Bafana Bafana were two goals to the good as they headed back home for the return leg. Namibia - 0 South Africa - 2 (Michael Pienaar og41, Bongani Ndulula 72) MAN OF THE MATCH: Jabulani Shongwe (South Africa, M CR - Bidvest Wits) Niger vs Bulgaria - at Stade du Général Seyni Kountché, Niamey Niger goalkeeper Losséni Doumbia would have a lot to do in the first 20 minutes. Early saves from the likes of Mihail Aleksandrov and Georgi Milanov kept Bulgaria off the scoresheet, though only temporarily. Some Brazilian magic helped Bulgaria to open the scoring after 35 minutes, as attacking midfielder Marcelinho whacked a superb shot into the top corner. Four minutes later, the Lions took down the Gazelles again. Marcelinho also played his part in Bulgaria's second goal, which Andrey Galabinov scored after a sublime cross from Stanislav Manolev. Right-back Manolev's game ended early in the second half after he twisted his ankle, but the rest of Bulgaria's defence would hold firm. Goalkeeper Bozhidar Mitrev held onto all of Niger's four shots on targets, two of which came from Maazou in the dying moments. Niger - 0 Bulgaria - 2 (Marcelinho 35, Andrey Galabinov 39) MAN OF THE MATCH: Marcelinho (Bulgaria, M/AM C - Ludogorets Razgrad) São Tomé & Príncipe vs Honduras - at Estádio 12 de Julho, São Tomé São Tomé & Príncipe were always likely to be up against it when they played Honduras. Los Catrachos put them under strain right from the word go, and Jona got the first goal after a sublime assist from Anthony Lozano in the 17th minute. Honduras' subsequent shots then showed indications of complacency, although they refocused their efforts in the second half. When Aykemms tripped Jona in the São Tomé & Príncipe area on 51 minutes, Oscar Boniek García stepped up to slot in the penalty that put Honduras 2-0 ahead. The visitors continued to hammer in shots from anywhere they could. Winger Andy Najar having no fewer than 13 (THIRTEEN) attempts before he finally scored with his 14th effort on 78 minutes. São Tomé & Príncipe were then shown a bit more mercy, although the West Africans would surely have to produce an incredible comeback if they were to go through to Round 4. São Tomé & Príncipe - 0 Honduras - 3 (Jona 17, Oscar Boniek García pen51, Andy Najar 78) MAN OF THE MATCH: Jona (Honduras, ST C - Albacete) Sierra Leone vs Jamaica - at National Stadium, Freetown Both teams had reason to be concerned in the 8th minute, when Jamaica's Deshorn Brown and Sierra Leone's Michael Lahoud collided with each other in the host's penalty area. Both players suffered nasty gashes as a result, although they were able to play on. Indeed, Brown could've put Jamaica ahead in the 32nd minute with a shot that was well saved by Patrick Bantamoi. That was one of 12 saves Bantamoi would have to make in a match that the Reggae Boyz would dominate. Captain Wes Morgan and winger Jason Puncheon were each denied on multiple occasions, but not substitute Navion Boyd, who drove in what proved to be the only goal after 67 minutes. Although they hadn't won by quite as big a scoreline as some had predicted, Jamaica were still on course to reach the next round. Sierra Leone - 0 Jamaica - 1 (Navion Boyd 67) MAN OF THE MATCH: Michail Antonio (Jamaica, M/AM RL - West Ham United) Dominican Republic vs Latvia - at Estadio Olímpico Félix Sánchez, Santo Domingo In the 19th minute, Latvia's defenders blocked a couple of quickfire shots from Dominican Republic duo Mariano and Carlos Martínez. Latvia then launched an incisive counter-attack, with Olegs Laizans sending them 1-0 up so soon after they almost went 1-0 down! A 26th-minute save from Andris Vanins stopped Martínez from getting a swift leveller for Los Quisqueyanos. Both sides then missed a good number of chances before Latvia took one of theirs in the 54th minute. It was not a great moment for Dominican Republic goalkeeper Rafael Diaz, who could only palm a tame effort from Aleksandrs Fertovs into the net. Latvia were now cruising to victory in a match that had otherwise been very, very close. A third Latvian goal in the 79th minute would've been really cruel on the hosts, but Diaz somehow managed to push Artjoms Rudnevs' volley against his bar and keep the Dominicans just about in the running. Dominican Republic - 0 Latvia - 2 (Olegs Laizans 19, Aleksandrs Fertovs 54) MAN OF THE MATCH: Antons Kurakins (Latvia, D/WB L - Hamilton Academical) St Vincent & The Grenadines vs United Arab Emirates - at Arnos Vale Ground, Arnos Vale An end-to-end first half was typified by two great scoring chances in the sixth minute. Firstly, Ismael Salem Al-Hammadi's header for the UAE was impressively tipped behind by Dwayne Sandy. St Vincent & The Grenadines then cleared the resulting Omar Abdulrahman before launching a counter-attack. Kieran Agard looked almost certain to score when he latched onto Glenford Ashton's cross into the UAE box... but he somehow fired it wide! The first half would remain goalless, and Agard's miss would carry even greater significance in the second. Although Ali Mabkhout hit the post in the 62nd minute, he set up an easy finish for Abdulrahman moments later to give the Whites a narrow lead. After a few more late misses from Agard, the Vincentians' home leg ended in disappointment. St Vincent & The Grenadines - 0 United Arab Emirates - 1 (Omar Abdulrahman 62) MAN OF THE MATCH: Ali Mabkhout (United Arab Emirates, ST/AM C - Al-Jazira [uAE]) Belarus vs Angola - at Borisov-Arena, Borisov Belarus dealt the first blow in a fierce contest after 14 minutes. Mikhail Sivakov's long-distance strike was parried by Angola goalkeeper Nuno, and Anton Putilo pounced on the rebound. The host's joy would be cut short in the 27th minute. Centre-back Egor Filipenko's unconvincing interception from Rúben Gouveia's free-kick saw the ball drift towards Bruno Gaspar, who finished at the back post. The turnaround continued in the 36th minute, with Angola winger Geraldo dribbling past Belarus left-back Maxim Bordachev as he cut inside and made it 2-1 to the Sable Antelopes. Bordachev's evening went from bad to worse when he conceded the free-kick that led to Angola's third goal on 66 minutes. Djalma's delivery into the box was half-volleyed in by Mateus Galiano, and the first leg was surely done and dusted. That wasn't quite the case, as Sergey Kornilenko did drive in Belarus' second goal from a difficult angle with four minutes remaining. However, the substitute's strike would only serve as a consolation for the men in red, who would need a big win away from home to stay in the tournament. Belarus - 2 (Anton Putilo 14, Sergey Kornilenko 86) Angola - 3 (Bruno Gaspar 27, Geraldo 36, Mateus Galiano 66) MAN OF THE MATCH: Geraldo (Angola, M RL/AM RLC - Primeiro de Agosto) Round 3, Leg 1 Results 14 November 2015 Palestine vs Cyprus - at Faisal Al-Husseini International Stadium, Al-Ramm Cyprus began their tournament with a bang, scoring after just seven minutes. Midfielder Vincent Laban searched out Andreas Makris on the left wing, and Makris cut inside before firing home. Two minutes later, Cypriot goalkeeper Antonis Giorgallidis made a superb fingertip save to keep out a fierce first-time drive from Hilal Musa. The Fedayeen had a few more opportunities to level before falling further behind in the 37th minute. Palestinian defender Javier Cohene did well to block Andreas Avraam's initial shot from out wide, but Avraam fired in the follow-up to put Cyprus 2-0 up. The Cypriots then withstood a few more Palestinian attempts in the second half before returning home with a clear advantage. Palestine - 0 Cyprus - 2 (Andreas Makris 7, Andreas Avraam 37) MAN OF THE MATCH: Vincent Laban (Cyprus, M C - AEK Larnakas) Kyrgyzstan vs Gabon - at Stadion im Dolena Omurzakova, Bishkek Gabon's star player Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang first threatened Kyrgyzstan goalkeeper Kirill Priadkin with a promising attempt at goal in the eighth minute. Four minutes later, Kyrgyzstan's left-winger Edgar Bernhardt pulled up with a serious knee injury that ended his game. That could have seriously hampered the White Falcons, but the hosts recovered and eventually took the lead after 40 minutes. Right-winger Viktor Maier unlocked the Gabon defence with a superb cross that Ahletdin Israilov headed majestically into the net. That was only a temporary setback for Les Panthères, who roared back to life six minutes into the second half. Shortly after having a shot pushed behind by Priadkin, Aubameyang headed in the resultant Lévy Madinda corner to level the scores. The Borussia Dortmund hotshot's leveller gave his team-mates a spring in their step, and by the 76th minute, it was Gabon who had the advantage. Kevin Mayi had a shot blocked by Priadkin, but Frédéric Bulot got to the rebound and ensured that the African side would go into the second leg 2-1 up. Kyrgyzstan - 1 (Ahletdin Israilov 40) Gabon - 2 (Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 51, Frédéric Bulot 76) MAN OF THE MATCH: Lévy Madinda (Gabon, M/AM C - Gimnastic Tarragona) Thailand vs Libya - at Rajamangala National Stadium, Bangkok Teerasil Dangda had a couple of early openings for Thailand, but it was Libya who made the first breakthrough after 10 minutes. A poor clearance by Thai defender Suttinum Phukhom saw Almoatasembellah Mohamed take the loose ball and square it to his Libyan colleague Ibrahim Al-Haasy, who drilled in the opener. The Mediterranean Knights' crusade continued with a second goal on 25 minutes. Wing-back Abdulaziz Belraysh cleared the defence to find Mohammad Zubya, who blasted the ball home. Impressively, Libya would score with their only two shots on target in the whole game. Thailand also had a couple of shots on target either side of that Zubya goal, but Dangda couldn't beat goalkeeper Muhammad Nashnoush with either of them. The second half was goalless and rather low-key, and so the War Elephants found themselves on the endangered species list, having lost 2-0 at home. Thailand - 0 Libya - 2 (Ibrahim Al-Haasy 10, Mohammad Zubya 25) MAN OF THE MATCH: Abdulaziz Belraysh (Libya, D RC/WB R - Al-Ittihad [Libya]) Malta vs Morocco - at Ta' Qali, Mdina Malta had to batten down the hatches in the first half as Morocco looked to gain the initiative early on. Morocco had a number of shots blocked, while a great chance from forward Abderrazak Hamedallah was saved by Falcons keeper Andrew Hogg in the 34th minute. Malta's defenders put their bodies on the line - figuratively and, in Steve Borg's case, literally. Centre-back Borg collided with Youssef El Arabi just before half-time and ended up breaking his arm. His injury elongated a one-sided first half by six minutes, and Morocco would go on to dominate the second period as well. Hogg made a number of brilliant saves to stave off the Atlas Lions, but his goal would finally be breached in the 76th minute. Hamedallah finished Achraf Lazaar's left-wing centre at the far post to give his team the advantage going into the second leg. However, Hamedallah would be forced to sit out the rematch, having sustaining a dead leg two minutes after scoring his winner. Malta - 0 Morocco - 1 (Aberrazak Hamedallah 76) MAN OF THE MATCH: Achraf Lazaar (Morocco, D/WB/M L - Palermo) Lebanon vs Estonia - at Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium, Beirut When an Estonian counter-attack led to Sergei Zenjov being sent through on goal in the second minutes, Lebanon fans must've been fearing the worst. Much to their relief, though, Zenjov pulled the ball wide when he just had goalkeeper Daniel Zeaiter to beat. Lebanon also missed a trick in the 14th minute, when Abbas Atwi fired the ball straight into Blueshirts goalie Marko Meerits' hands. This would be a match full of missed opportunies, mostly at the Lebanese end. Estonia had 20 shots at goal in total, but a lack of accuracy from the likes of Zenjov and his strike partner Konstantin Vassiljev would prove very costly. The visitors' nadir came when a weak clearance from Lebanese defender Abdullah Taleb sent Joonas Tamm one-on-one with Zeaiter. Tamm's first chance was parried by the keeper, and the second drifted inches wide. Two minutes later, Hassan Maatouk showed the Blueshirts just how it was done with an impressive strike that earned Lebanon a surprise victory against the run of play! Lebanon - 1 (Hassan Maatouk 77) Estonia - 0 MAN OF THE MATCH: Hassan Maatouk (Lebanon, ST C - Al-Fujairah) Kenya vs Uganda - at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani Kenya were on top in the opening stages of this derby match, and it was not surprising to see Dennis Oliech give them the lead after 14 minutes. It did come as a surprise, though, that Uganda midfielder Isaka Cernak almost levelled in the 29th minute with a blistering 25-yarder shot that bounced just over off the crossbar. Victor Wanyama attempted a long-ranger of his own for Kenya in the 36th minute... and he succeeded in giving the Harambee Stars a 2-0 lead. Uganda striker Geofrey Massa halved that advantage with a half-volley just before half-time, but the Cranes would soon be put back in their place. Visiting goalie Denis Onyango's save from Wanyama in the 47th minute only led to an excellent rebound strike by Ayub Masika, and Kenya were firmly in the ascendancy from then on. Although Wanyama was denied his second and Kenya's fourth goal by the crossbar in the 62nd minute, it was hard to bet against the Harambee Stars making it through to Round 4. Kenya - 3 (Dennis Oliech 14, Victor Wanyama 36, Ayub Masika 47) Uganda - 1 (Geofrey Massa 44) MAN OF THE MATCH: Ayub Masika (Kenya, AM/D/WB R - Lierse) Lithuania vs China - at LFF Stadionas, Vilnius Having breezed past Chad in the previous round, Lithuania showed after six minutes that they fancied themselves to conquer another opponent. Arvydas Novikovas gave them a very early lead after a curler from his compatriot Saulius Mikoliunas was tipped away by China goalkeeper Zeng Cheng. Mikoliunas later missed a number of chances to give Lithuania daylight, and he would regret those misses. On 26 minutes, China midfielder Huang Bowen's free-kick was flicked on by Cai Huikang, and Yang Shanping volleyed in the equaliser. The turnaround was completed in the 44th minute. Zhang Xizhe's half-volley from Yu Dabao's delivery was spilled by Lithuania goalie Zydrunas Karcemarskas, and Zhang then struck at the second time of asking. Both teams continued to attack in the second half, though the scores remained unchanged, meaning that the Dragons were 2-1 up before their home leg. Lithuania - 1 (Arvydas Novikovas 6) China - 2 (Yang Shanping 26, Zhang Xizhe 44) MAN OF THE MATCH: Zhang Xizhe (China, AM C/M RLC - Beijing Guo'an) Syria vs Rwanda - at Abbassyeen Stadium, Damascus Rwanda goalkeeper Jean-Claude Ndori was caught out in the fourth minute, when Omar Al-Soma's excellent header from Rawez Lawan's cross left him flapping helplessly. Ndori was rather more composed on 28 minutes, when he turned behind another header - from Mardik Mardikian. The Qasioun Eagles were looking fairly comfortable... but one cross from Kevin Monnet-Paquet just before half-time changed all that. The Saint-Étienne winger's delivery was converted by Labama Kamana, whose equaliser gave Rwanda the impetus to score again four minutes into the second period. Honoré Kabongo's close-range volley gave the Wasps a 2-1 lead... for less than three minutes. Nasouh Nakdali's header for Syria appeared to turn the game in another direction, but there would be another sting in the Wasps' up-and-down tale. On 57 minutes, Monnet-Paquet hoovered up a poor long ball from Mahmoud Al-Maowas and hoofed it ahead of Kabongo, who raced away and made it 3-2 to Rwanda. That would be the decisive goal in a thrilling match that had seen five. Syria - 2 (Omar Al-Soma 4, Nasouh Nakdali 52) Rwanda - 3 (Labama Kamana 45, Honoré Kabongo 49,57) MAN OF THE MATCH: Kevin Monnet-Paquet (Rwanda, AM RL/ST C - Saint-Étienne) Guinea-Bissau vs Sudan - at Estádio 24 de Setembro, Bissau South Sudan may have gone out at their first hurdle three months earlier, but big brothers Sudan were determined not to suffer the same fate. A sixth-minute howitzer from midfielder Elhag El Tahir sent Sudan on their way towards a good opening win in Guinea-Bissau. The hosts did provide a stern test, but a poor shot from Abel Camará in the 41st minute that was easily caught by Elmuez Mahgoub suggested that not all was well in the Djurtus camp. They would fall further behind on 56 minutes, when Elhag buried an incisive pass from namesake Mudather El Tahir into the net. To make matters worse for Guinea-Bissau, Wigan Athletic midfielder Júnior tore his calf muscle in the 75th minute when his team had already used all three substitutes. The Djurtus hobbled along and claimed a late consolation through Amido Baldé, but Sudan were very much top dogs after the first leg. Guinea-Bissau - 1 (Amido Baldé 89) Sudan - 2 (Elhag El Tahir 6,56) MAN OF THE MATCH: Elhag El Tahir (Sudan, M C - Al-Merreikh) Central African Republic vs Benin - at Stade Barthélemy Boganda, Bangui I'm afraid that this match was one purely for the purists. Both teams conceded too many fouls in a stop-start affair to build up any real attacking momentum. Benin looked like the team most likely to score, as Jordan Adéoti and Rudy Gestede each had a couple of shots on target, but Central African Republic goalkeeper Geoffrey Lambet never looked rattled. The same could be said about his Squirrels counterpart Fabien Farnolle, who made one save from Habib Habibou in the fourth minute and did little else. Onlookers could only hope that the second leg would at least provide some drama and excitement. Central African Republic - 0 Benin - 0 MAN OF THE MATCH: Nana Nafiou (Benin, D RC/WB R - Wydad Casablanca) Canada vs Finland - at BMO Field, Toronto Finland lost their captain Niklas Moisander to a sprained ankle when he clashed with Canada forward Oliver Occéan in the first minute. The Canucks' other frontman would soon pose an even greater threat to the Finns. After six minutes, Lucas Cavallini exchanged passes with Gershon Koffie and then slotted the ball past goalkeeper Lukás Hrádecký. Canada remained comfortable for the rest of the first half, so Hans Backe and his Finnish team took a few more risks asfter the break. Joel Pohjanpalo had one header saved by Canada goalkeeper Milan Borjan in the 61st minute, and another in the 67th rattled the bar. On the later occasion, Riku Riski was on hand to bury the loose ball and draw Finland level. Riski and co continued to pressurise Borjan before they broke through again on 79 minutes. Pohjanpalo provided another assist as his cut-back was driven in by Kasper Hämäläinen. Disaster struck for Finland left-back Jere Uronen four minutes later, when he broke his leg in a challenge from Junior Hoilett, but his team-mates defended doggedly to see out the win. Canada - 1 (Lucas Cavallini 6) Finland - 2 (Riku Riski 67, Kasper Hämäläinen 79) MAN OF THE MATCH: Joel Pohjanpalo (Finland, ST C - Fortuna Düsseldorf) Qatar vs Saudi Arabia - at Khalifa International Stadium, Doha This Middle Eastern derby was truly extraodinary, and it began with Abdoh Autef volleying Saudi Arabia in front after just 65 seconds. Qatar responded with a few encouraging attacks of their own, including a 10th-minute Sebastián Soria header that sorely tested Saudi keeper Yaser Al-Mosailem. However, the Green Falcons survived those attacks - and a knock to Al-Mosailem - to remain in the lead. When Soria struck the post with barely two minutes left, Qatar's fans seemed like they were about to give up. Within moments, though, a late fightback was well and truly on! Saudi defender Abdulfattah Asiri's clearance from Hamid Ismaeil's cross only found Rodrigo Tabata, who fired Al-Annabi level! Normal time expired soon afterwards, and the two additional minutes were about to run out when Qatar won a corner. Ismaeil swung it in to defensive midfielder Luiz Ceara, who struck the bar. The ball was dipping back into play when Qatar defender Mohammed Kasola nodded it across the goal line to snatch an incredible 2-1 victory from the jaws of defeat! Qatar - 2 (Rodrigo Tabata 88, Mohammed Kasola 90) Saudi Arabia - 1 (Abdoh Autef 2) MAN OF THE MATCH: Hamid Ismaeil (Qatar, D/M/AM R - Al-Rayyan) Botswana vs El Salvador - at National Stadium, Gaborone Botswana had a defensive disaster in the fifth minute, when defender Musa Ohilwe chested a cross from El Salvador's Alexander Larín into his own net. Goalkeeper Kabelo Dambe looked furious, and although he made a strong save from Jonathan Águila in the 8th minute, his afternoon wouldn't get much better. In the 20th minute, Dembe conceded a second goal, this time to Águila. Things could've been even worse for Botswana, as Rodolfo Zelaya twice struck the post either side of that Águila goal. While Zelaya could consider himself unfortunate not to have scored two goals, Águila did score two goals, the second coming after 47 minutes. Los Cuscatlecos didn't have things all their own way, but with Botswana missing the target with a huge percentage of their shots, it sure felt like it. El Salvador went back home leading 3-0 and looking very comfortable. Botswana - 0 El Salvador - 3 (Musa Ohilwe og5, Jonathan Águila 20,47) MAN OF THE MATCH: Alexander Larín (El Salvador, M L/AM LC - Tigres) Belize vs Iraq - at FFB Stadium, Belmopán Iraq tried to justify their tag as favourites for this tie by making a strong start. Younis Mahmoud went within an inch of giving them the lead on 16 minutes, but his header bounced off the woodwork before being caught by Belize goalie Woodrow West. Ten minutes later, Belize sprung a real surprise by going ahead themselves. Elroy Kuylen's free-kick was perfectly waited for Ian Gaynair to head home and rattle the Iraqis. When Harrison Róchez half-volleyed in a second Belize goal on 47 minutes, the Lions of Mesopotamia seemed more like little kittens. Iraq could've received yet more punishment had Róchez not flicked a header wide on 54 minutes. Belize were soon quite happy to settle for a 2-0 win. Even over a decade after the tyrannical regime of Saddam Hussein was toppled, such a poor result from Iraq could not be tolerated, and they would have to right those wrongs back on home soil. Belize - 2 (Ian Gaynair 26, Harrison Róchez 47) Iraq - 0 MAN OF THE MATCH: Elroy Kuylen (Belize, AM/M RL - Belmopán Bandits) Azerbaijan vs Zambia - at Olympic Stadium, Baku Zambian hearts sank when midfielder and captain Nathan Sinkala went down with strained knee ligaments after barely a couple of minutes. The Bullets had lost a key man, and five minutes later, they were losing the game. Rahman Haciyev cut Vüqar Nadirov's pass into the far corner for Azerbaijan, and all looked well for the Milli. Some reckless tacking suggested otherwise, though. Azerbaijan would concede an astonishing 28 fouls, the most significant of which came in the 76th minute. Emin Nouri pushed into Zambia forward Emmanuel Mayuka, whose strike partner Rainford Kalaba drilled in a bullet of a penalty for the Bullets. Kalaba later twisted his knee, ruling him out of the second leg, though not before he almost created a winner for Zambia in the 88th minute. His free-kick found Stoppila Sunzu, whose header from the edge of the area was stopped just in time by Milli goalie Sälähat Ağayev. Azerbaijan - 1 (Rahman Haciyev 7) Zambia - 1 (Rainford Kalaba pen77) MAN OF THE MATCH: Davies Nkausu (Zambia, D RLC - Free State Stars) Madagascar vs Norway - at Stade Municipal de Mahamasina, Antananarivo Norway sprinted out of the traps with two goals in the opening four minutes. Tarik Elyounoussi got the first of them after 47 minutes, finishing off a Martin Ødegaard shot that had been parried by Madagascar keeper Pascal Honoré. 16-year-old Real Madrid midfielder Ødegaard then enhanced his growing reputation with a superb assist for Veton Berisha just three minutes later. The Norwegians would be in control for most of the first half, although their nerves were jangling when Andria got Madagascar back in the game with a scrappy goal on 43 minutes. Barea then really put the cat amongst the pigeons in the 56th minute, as a second Andria goal put them on level terms. A lesser team may have crumbled after squandering a two-goal lead, but Norway responded by building another. Ole Kristian Selnæs broke Malagasy hearts with a powerful strike in the 76th minute. Elyounoussi then secured victory for the Norwegians two minutes later, converting a penalty after Tom Høgli had been upended by Madagascar midfielder Dada. Madagascar - 2 (Andria 43,56) Norway - 4 (Tarik Elyounoussi 1,pen78, Veton Berisha 4, Ole Kristian Selnæs 76) MAN OF THE MATCH: Ole Kristian Selnæs (Norway, DM/M/AM C - Saint-Étienne) Round 3, Leg 2 Results 17 November 2015 Burkina Faso vs Oman - at Stade du 4 Août, Ouagadougou Having won the first leg in Oman, Burkina Faso wasted no time in strengthening their position at home. They took the lead after just three minutes, when skipper Charles Kabore knocked the ball forward for Issaka Ouédraogo to finish easily. Another three minutes passed, and then Djakaridja Koné helped himself to a goal. Burkina Faso were 3-0 up on aggregate... and they would soon be 3-0 up on this night alone. Kabore again led by example with his second assist, which saw Koné bag his second goal. The dream was now all but over for Omar, who did well not to ship any more goals but couldn't score any themselves. Their best efforts came from substitutes Raed Ibrahim Saleh and Mohammed Al-Mashari in the second half, but Stallions keeper Germain Sanoue comfortably caught both of their shots. Burkina Faso - 3 (Issaka Ouédraogo 3, Djakaridja Koné 6,18) Oman - 0 [Burkina Faso win 4-0 on aggregate] MAN OF THE MATCH: Djakaridja Koné (Burkina Faso, DM/M C - Sivasspor) Montenegro vs Ethiopia - at Pod Goricom, Podgorica Strikers Stevan Jovetic and Mirko Vucinic each flicked headers over the bar early on, but it was a less prolific goalscorer who got Montenegro off the mark after 18 minutes. Right-back Marko Vesovic's deep cross caught Ethiopia goalie Deyas Adugna completely by surprise as it drifted into the top corner of his goal! Montenegro had a few attempts to double their lead in a more conventional fashion before they did just that in the 43rd minute. Vucinic played the ball up to young right-winger Vladimir Rodic, who squirmed it between Adugna and his near post. Though Salahuddin Said retaliated with a goal for Ethiopia very soon afterwards, the Walias' fate was all but sealed. Montenegro were largely untroubled in the second half, and Adam Marusic scored right at the end to secure their Round 4 spot. Montenegro - 3 (Marko Vesovic 18, Vladimir Rodic 43, Adam Marusic 90) Ethiopia - 1 (Salahuddin Said 44) [Montenegro win 5-1 on aggregate] MAN OF THE MATCH: Salahuddin Said (Ethiopia, ST C - MC Alger) Togo vs Zimbabwe - at Stade de Kégué, Lomé Floyd Ayité broke the record for the World Championship's quickest goal when he put Togo in the lead after just 28 seconds. Another goal would've put the Sparrow Hawks level on aggregate with Zimbabwe... but the Warriors would soon pull clear again. Mthulis Maphosa got on the end of Khama Billiat's cross to power in a vital away goal for Zimbabwe after eight minutes. The visitors' subsequent shots all flew high and/or wide, and their qualification for Round 4 was put in doubt again on 33 minutes. An excellent strike into the top corner from Prince Segbefia sent Togo into the second half feeling optimistic. They needed two goals to progress, but a combination of poor shooting and a lack of discipline would bring about their downfall. The fatal blow came when midfielder Sapol Mani was sent off in the 88th minute after his trip on Tinashe Nengomasha led to a second yellow card. Togo - 2 (Floyd Ayité 1, Prince Segbefia 33) Zimbabwe - 1 (Mthulis Maphosa 8) [Zimbabwe win 3-2 on aggregate] MAN OF THE MATCH: Prince Segbefia (Togo, DM/M C - Elazigspor) Faroe Islands vs Kuwait - at Tórsvøllur, Tórshavn Kuwait had to score twice in the Faroe Islands to avoid exiting the competition. Mashaal Mlabesh's shot in the 16th minute forced Faroes goalkeeper Gunnar Nielsen into a save, while Saif Al-Hashan went one better for Al-Azraq in the 18th minute. However, Kuwait's slender lead would not last. Gilli Rólantsson drove in his third goal of the tie after 27 minutes to give the Faroe Islands a little more breathing room. Kuwait now knew that one more goal for them would only be enough for a penalty shoot-out rather than an outright win. Bader Al-Motawa half-volleyed wide a fine chance to get that goal on 48 minutes, while Faisal Al-Harbi pulled a shot wide on 68. The Faroe Islands had lived dangerously at times, but they stood firm and took the draw that sent them through. Faroe Islands - 1 (Gilli Rólantsson 27) Kuwait - 1 (Saif Al-Hashan 18) [Faroe Islands win 3-2 on aggregate] MAN OF THE MATCH: Saif Al-Hashan (Kuwait, M/AM C - Al-Shabab [Saudi Arabia]) Bolivia vs The Gambia - at Hernando Siles, La Paz Between the 18th and 21st minutes, Modou Barrow missed the target on three separate occasions for The Gambia. Barrow had also had an effort saved by Bolivia goalkeeper Romel Quiñónez earlier on, but he was not on top form. Alcides Peña was in form, though, and he drove the ball home for Bolivia in the 34th minute after Gambian defender Bubacarr Sanneh failed to clear Martin Smedberg-Dalence's cross. More misses from Barrow in the second half indicated that the Gambia would have to look elsewhere for salvation. Their equaliser came in the 69th minute through an impressive solo effort from Mustapha Jarju... but one goal would not be enough. Mustapha Carayol was twice caught offside late on as the Gambia failed to score the extra goal they needed to prevent Bolivia from scraping through. Bolivia - 1 (Alcides Peña 34) The Gambia - 1 (Mustapha Jarju 69) [3-3 on aggregate, Bolivia win on away goals] MAN OF THE MATCH: Mustapha Jarju (The Gambia, M/ST/AM C - KSK Hasselt) Jordan vs Bahrain - at Amman International Stadium, Amman Jordan won a corner in the 10th minute when Tha'er Bawab's volley was pushed behind by Oman goalkeeper Sayed Mohammed Sayed Jaffar. Abdallah Deeb then drifted in an excellent corner that Mohammad Rateb Al-Dawud nodded home to double Jordan's aggregate lead. Bahrain missed a chance to get a goal back on 24 minutes, when captain Sayed Mohammed Adnan blasted Abdulla Abdo's free-kick wide. Ringo and Rashed Al-Hooti would also come to rue their profligacy as Al-Ahmar fell short and limped out. Jordan could now look forward to playing in Round 4. Jordan - 1 (Mohammad Rateb Al-Dawud 10) Bahrain - 0 [Jordan win 2-0 on aggregate] MAN OF THE MATCH: Suleiman Al-Salman (Jordan, D/WB R - Al-Faisaly [Jordan]) Haiti vs Macedonia - at Stade Sylvio Cator, Port-au-Prince Early chances from Kervens Belfort and Jeff Louis gave Haiti hope that they could overturn a first-leg deficit against Macedonia. That belief was justified, as Louis nodded them in front after 23 minutes. Réginal Goreux's flick-on into the six-yard box caught Macedonian goalie Tome Pacovski completely off his guard, leaving Louis with an open goal. That made it dead level on aggregate, and Macedonian nerves weren't helped when winger Agim Ibraimi sustained a dead leg later in the first half. In an act of desperation, Red Lynxes coach Igor Angelovski made all three of his substitutions at half-time... and one of them would come up trumps. Striker Krste Velkoski took the role of supersub, driving in Goran Pandev's pass in the 77th minute to deal Haiti a hammer blow and secure the visitors' place in Round 4. Haiti - 1 (Jeff Louis 23) Macedonia - 1 (Krste Velkoski 77) [Macedonia win 2-1 on aggregate] MAN OF THE MATCH: Daniel Georgievski (Macedonia, D RL/WB R - Melbourne Victory) Armenia vs Malawi - at Vazgen Sargsyan Hanrapetakan Stadium, Yerevan Although goalkeeper Richard Chipuwa stopped a couple of early shots from Armenia duo Hovhannes Hambardzumyan and Yura Movsisyan, resistance would prove futile for Malawi. The Armenian storm swept the visitors away when Movsisyan powered in Edgar Manucharyan's centre after 41 minutes. Armenia now led 4-0 on aggregate, and they could easily have sat back in the second half if they wanted to. The Havakakan continued to attack after the break, and although they failed to increase their lead, they still went through with consummate ease. They had seen off a mediocre Malawi team that had mustered just the one shot on target - from Atusaye Nyondo in the 63rd minute. Armenia - 1 (Yura Movsisyan 41) Malawi - 0 [Armenia win 4-0 on aggregate] MAN OF THE MATCH: Edgar Manucharyan (Armenia, AM RL/ST C - Ural Yekaterinburg) Uzbekistan vs Luxembourg - at Paxtakor, Tashkent With Uzbekistan comfortably ahead on aggregate, the first half of this second leg was a rather tame one. It wasn't until a horrendous blunder from Uzbek defender Anzur Ismoilov gifted Maurice Deville a goal for Luxembourg just before half-time that things started to pick up. Luxembourg had to score at least twice more to complete the turnaround... but the Red Lions' hopes would be strangled at infancy. Aleksandr Geynrix - Uzbekistan's hat-trick hero from the original tie - continued his fine form by driving in a cross from Islom To'htaho'jaev on 50 minutes. The pair would link up for a second goal 12 minutes later. To'htaho'jaev again found Geynrix in a dangerous position, but the striker needed two bites at the cherry this time before he could beat Luxembourg keeper Jonathan Joubert. Though left-back Vitaly Denisov bruised his ribs late on, the White Wolves of Uzbekistan were safely into the next stage of the World Championship. Uzbekistan - 2 (Aleksandr Geynrix 50,62) Luxembourg - 1 (Maurice Deville 45) [Uzbekistan win 6-2 on aggregate] MAN OF THE MATCH: Islom To'htaho'jaev (Uzbekistan, D RC - Lokomotiv Tashkent) South Africa vs Namibia - at FNB Stadium, Soweto Namibia's hopes of overcoming a 2-0 deficit against their big neighbours suffered a couple of cruel blows in the first half. The first was Bongani Ndulula's header from Marc van Heerden's corner, which gave South Africa a three-goal aggregate lead after 16 minutes. The second came when Namibian left-back Brian Brendell broke his leg in a slide-tackle from Oupa Manyisa eight minutes later. Losing an important player to such a serious injury clearly had an effect on the Brave Warriors. Their collective psyche took another dent when striker Benson Shilongo clipped the post in the 43rd minute. Namibia had one more attempt from Jerome Louis just before half-time, which South Africa keeper Itumeleng Khune saved. The visitors then had to batten down the hatches in the second half, doing all they could to prevent Bafana Bafana from increasing their winning margin. The Brave Warriors did bravely go down fighting, even when an injury to attacking midfielder Heinrich Issacks forced them to play the final few minutes with just 10 men. South Africa - 1 (Bongani Ndulula 16) Namibia - 0 [South Africa win 3-0 on aggregate] MAN OF THE MATCH: Marc van Heerden (South Africa, D/WB L - AmaZulu) Bulgaria vs Niger - at Vasil Levski, Sofia Three yellow cards in the first 15 minutes didn't derail Bulgaria's bid to get to Round 4. They had a host of scoring opportunities before Andrey Galabinov took one of them on the half-hour mark. The Lions now led 3-0 overall and didn't need to take any undue risks against a Niger side that was being thoroughly outclassed. The reckless tackling continued, though - from both ends. Bulgaria would finish off with six bookings and Niger three as a contest that appeared to be over turned instead into something of a dogfight. Bulgaria did start to play football again in second-half injury time, when Marcelinho's close-range finish hammered the last nail into Niger's coffin. Bulgaria - 2 (Andrey Galabinov 30, Marcelinho 90) Niger - 0 [Bulgaria win 4-0 on aggregate] MAN OF THE MATCH: Ivan Bandalovski (Bulgaria, D/WB R - Partizan Belgrade) Honduras vs São Tomé & Príncipe - at Norte e Sur, Tegucigalpa Even the most optimistic São Tomé & Príncipe supporters knew that their time was up when Anthony Lozano's second-minute header gave Honduras a whopping 4-0 lead on aggregate. Los Catrachos continued to assert their class on the tie, with Jona making it 5-0 exactly half an hour into the second leg. The pressure was very much off now for São Tomé & Príncipe, so they could relax and start to reproduce the flowing attacking football that had taken them this far. Two goals from Harramiz in the first five minutes of the second half did at least level the tie, even if they didn't lead to a full-scale fightback. The Seleção dos Falcões e Papagaios had finally gone out of the World Championship, but they definitely wouldn't be forgotten by those who'd followed their progress. Honduras - 2 (Anthony Lozano 2, Jona 30) São Tomé & Príncipe - 2 (Harramiz 46,50) [Honduras win 5-2 on aggregate] MAN OF THE MATCH: Harramiz (São Tomé & Príncipe, AM R/ST C - Farense) Jamaica vs Sierra Leone - at Independence Park, Kingston Jamaica striker Navion Boyd scored the only goal of the first leg, and he could well have scored again seven minutes into the reverse fixture. However, he was denied by Patrick Bantamoi in the third minute, and then by the post four minutes later. Sierra Leone then had chances to level the tie, but Medo's long-range shot in the 27th minute was caught by Allien Whittaker, and Ibrahim Kallay volleyed wide from much closer to goal ten minutes later. The Leone Stars tried again on 54 minutes, with Mohamed Bangura's low drive being tipped behind by Whittaker. Ten minutes later, though, Jamaica winger Jason Puncheon provided the knockout blow. Puncheon's excellent free-kick was headed in by midfielder Giles Barnes, and the Reggae Boyz were jamming into Round 4. Jamaica - 1 (Giles Barnes 64) Sierra Leone - 0 [Jamaica win 2-0 on aggregate] MAN OF THE MATCH: Jason Puncheon (Jamaica, M R/AM RC - Crystal Palace) Latvia vs Dominican Republic - at Skonto, Riga The Dominican Republic were not used to playing in snowy conditions, so it wasn't surprising that Latvia thrived early on in freezing Riga. Vladimirs Kamess' cut-back was hammered home by Artjoms Rudnevs in the 9th minute, and things were looking very bright for the Sarkanbaltsarkanie. Rudnevs almost provided the assist for a second goal on 29 minutes, but Artis Lazdins fired the ball straight into the hands of Dominican goalkeeper Rafael Diaz. That Latvian miss gave Los Quisqueyanos time to settle down and get an equaliser through Jonathan Fana in the 44th minute. Latvia had another reason for concern when full-backs Vladislavs Gabovs and Antons Kurakins collided in the 53rd minute, with Gabovs coming off worse. A minute later, though, a trip on Rudnevs saw Rafael Flores given a second yellow card, leaving the Dominican Republic a man light for the remainder. That dismissal turned the game inexorably towards Latvia, and Kurakins' strike from Igors Tarasovs' corner in the 67th minute ensured that they would go through. Latvia - 2 (Artjoms Rudnevs 9, Antons Kurakins 67) Dominican Republic - 1 (Jonathan Fana 44) [Latvia win 4-1 on aggregate] MAN OF THE MATCH: Vladimirs Kamess (Latvia, AM/M R - FK Liepaja) United Arab Emirates vs St Vincent & The Grenadines - at Zayed Sports City Stadium, Abu Dhabi St Vincent & The Grenadines had some awful luck in the first half-hour. Cornelius Stewart hit a stunning 25-yard shot against the bar in the 25th minute, and then struck the post three minutes later. Those near-misses prevented Vinny Heat from drawing level on aggregate. The visitors did have a reason to be optimistic when United Arab Emirates winger Omar Abdulrahman came up lame with a knee ligament injury on 39 minutes. Abdulrahman's enforced exit would, however, serve as a blessing in disguise for the UAE. He was replaced by Ismael Matar, who would be at the forefront of their attacking efforts in the second period. Matar registered eight shots at goal, five of which were on target - and the last of them would rubber-stamp the Whites' place in Round 4. On 89 minutes, Ismael Salam Al-Hammadi teed up Matar for a powerful finish that put Vinny Heat in the freezer. United Arab Emirates - 1 (Ismael Matar 89) St Vincent & The Grenadines - 0 [United Arab Emirates win 2-0 on aggregate] MAN OF THE MATCH: Ismael Matar (United Arab Emirates, AM/ST C - Al-Wahda [UAE]) Angola vs Belarus - at Estádio 11 de Novembro, Luanda The second leg was about as close as the first, and it started rather brightly for Belarus. After 31 minutes, Anton Putilo drove in the first of at least two goals that the Belarusians needed to stay in contention. In the second half, though, Angola charged forward in a bid to finish them off for good. On 47 minutes, Bruno Gaspar played a one-two with Geraldo before hitting a shot that Andrey Gorbunov plucked out of the air. A minute after that, Geraldo went for goal himself, and slammed a 20-yard stunner into the top corner. Sadly, Geraldo's game would soon come to an end after he twisted his ankle in a tackle from Belarus winger Timofey Kalachev. The Sable Antelopes didn't falter, though. As Belarus pushed forward themselves in a bid to turn the game in their favour, Angola decisively hit them on the break in the 83rd minute. Charlton Athletic forward Igor Vetokele latched onto a deep cross from Djalma, and his finish ensured that Angola would emerge victorious. Angola - 2 (Geraldo 48, Igor Vetokele 83) Belarus - 1 (Anton Putilo 31) [Angola win 5-3 on aggregate] MAN OF THE MATCH: Djalma (Angola, AM/M RL - Gençlerbirliği) Round 3, Leg 2 Results 18 November 2015 Cyprus vs Palestine - at GSP, Nicosia Palestine were under pressure from very early on. Andreas Makris wasted two real opportunities for Cyprus in the 3rd and 16th minutes, while Dimitris Christofi also had a handful of chances. Palestine not only held on, but they also troubled Cypriot keeper Antonis Giorgallidis with a couple of shots from Omar Jarun and Fahed Attal. However, things started to go badly wrong for the Fedayeen in the 61st minute. Left-back Maharan Abu-Rya was accused of holding back Christofi in the penalty area, and Vincent Laban stepped up a minute later to fire in the subsequent penalty for Cyprus. That gave the Cypriots a bit more breathing room with regards to reaching the next round. Meanwhile, Palestine slowly lost control, with three players getting booked in the final 20 minutes. The last of them was Abu-Rya, whose 89th-minute foul on Konstantinos Charalabidis was punished by the resulting free-kick. Palestine centre-back Javier Cohene could only head Charalabidis' delivery back to Christofi, whose powerful strike ensured that there would be no way back for the Fedayeen. Cyprus - 2 (Vincent Laban pen62, Dimitris Christofi 89) Palestine - 0 [Cyprus win 4-0 on aggregate] MAN OF THE MATCH: Dimitris Christofi (Cyprus, AM/M R - Omonoia Nicosia) Gabon vs Kyrgyzstan - at Stade Omar Bongo, Libreville Gabon started the second leg in lightning-quick fashion with a goal after four minutes. After running onto a weighted pass from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Guelor Kanga surged past Kyrgyzstan defender Faruh Abitov and drilled in Gabon's third goal of the tie. There would be plenty more to come from the Panthers, who used their pace to great effect again in the 27th minute. Right-back André Poko surged past White Falcons captain Viktor Maier and provided Aubameyang with a cross that the Borussia Dortmund ace headed into the far end of the net. Poko provided another excellent assist four minutes later, when his crossfield ball back to Lévy Madinda was thundered home by the Spanish-based midfielder. Kyrgyzstan and their beleaguered defence were just unable to cope, and they were exposed for one final time in the 57th minute. Poko completed his hat-trick of assists with an excellent delivery to Kanga, who left Panthers fans purring. Kyrgyzstan's tournament had come to a sorry end. Gabon - 4 (Guelor Kanga 4,57, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 27, Lévy Madinda 31) Kyrgyzstan - 0 [Gabon win 6-1 on aggregate] MAN OF THE MATCH: Guelor Kanga (Gabon, AM/M C - FK Rostov) Libya vs Thailand - at 11 June Stadium, Tripoli Despite losing their home leg 2-0, Thailand showed 10 minutes into the rematch that they couldn't be written off just yet. Kroekrit Thaweekan's cross found Teerasil Dangda, whose header found the back of the Libyan net. Dangda attempted to level the aggregate scores from distance in the 37th minute, but Libya goalkeeper Muhammad Nashnoush made light work of his shot. A couple more opportunities from Dangda went to waste before Thailand were hit on the counter-attack. Anthony Ampaipitakwong's cross was headed away by Libya right-back Abdulaziz Beyrash to left-back Ali Salama. Salama sprinted tirelessly from his penalty area to deep in the Thailand half, where he curled a stunning long-range shot past Thai goalkeeper Kawin Thammasatchanan! That was a spirit-shattering moment for the War Elephants, who were slain by the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. Libya - 1 (Ali Salama 52) Thailand - 1 (Teerasil Dangda 10) [Libya win 3-1 on aggregate] MAN OF THE MATCH: Ali Salama (Libya, D L - Al-Ahli Benghazi) Morocco vs Malta - at Stade du Prince Moulay Abdallah, Rabat Malta survived shot after shot after shot from Morocco in the first half. The home team missed a whole host of opportunities, so imagine their frustration when Malta scored with their first shot of the game after 47 minutes. To be fair, it was all Morocco's making, as left-back Achraf Lazaar tripped his counterpart Alex Muscat in the area to concede a penalty that Clayton Failla dispatched for the Falcons. As things stood, a penalty shoot-out was on the cards, but the hosts were determined not to let that happen. The Atlas Lions attacked with even more vigour, and they finally broke Malta's resistance after 73 minutes. Mehdi Carcela's shot rattled the crossbar, but Hakim Ziyech half-volleyed in the rebound to put Morocco back in front. Though they spurned chances to make the scoreline just that little bit more comfortable, a 1-1 draw was still enough to take the North Africans through, courtesy of their narrow first-leg win. Morocco - 1 (Hakim Ziyech 73) Malta - 1 (Clayton Failla pen47) [Morocco win 2-1 on aggregate] MAN OF THE MATCH: Achraf Lazaar (Morocco, D/WB/M L - Palermo) Estonia vs Lebanon - at Lilleküla Stadium, Tallinn Lebanon's goal lived a charmed life in the early stages. Goalkeeper Daniel Zeaiter made three excellent saves in the opening eight minutes, though the crossbar had to come to his rescue when Estonia striker Hannes Anier's header beat him in the 15th. A few more Zeaiter saves followed before Estonia went into the half-time break wondering how they weren't leading. They stopped wondering in the 55th minute, when Konstantin Vassiljev did find the net with a shot from Tihhon Sisov's cross. The aggregate scoreline was now 1-1, and with Estonia unable to add to their solitary goal despite their best efforts, a penalty shoot-out would be required to decide who went through. The Blueshirts had had 11 shots on target compared to zero from the Cedars, and the difference in shooting accuracy would reflect on the shoot-out. Lebanon required four attempts before finally getting off the mark at 2-1 down, but Igor Subottin then converted Estonia's fifth penalty to make himself a hero in Tallinn. Estonia - 1 (Konstantin Vassiljev 55) Lebanon - 0 [1-1 on aggregate, Estonia win 3-1 on penalties] MAN OF THE MATCH: Konstantin Vassiljev (Estonia, AM/M C - Jagiellonia Bialystok) Uganda vs Kenya - at Mandela National Stadium, Kampala Uganda's attempts to bridge a two-goal gap started promisingly, as captain Geofrey Massa was unlucky to head a shot against the bar on six minutes. By the 12th minute, though, that gap had widened to three goals. George Owino headed in Humphrey Mieno's corner to put Kenya within touching distance of the next phase. Four minutes later, Denis Iguma put the result back up in the air with a 30-yard screamer for Uganda. The Cranes' comeback continued when Massa broke through the Kenyan defence to put away Patrick Ochan's cross in the 39th minute. Alas, that was as far as Uganda would get. Dennis Oliech's strike three minutes into the second period put Kenya back on track, and the Harambee Stars never looked back. Further goals from Aboud Omar in the 82nd minute and Victor Wanyama shortly afterwards ensured that Kenya would overturn their seeded neighbours, although that outcome was not a major surprise. Uganda - 2 (Denis Iguma 16, Geofrey Massa 39) Kenya - 4 (George Owino 12, Dennis Oliech 48, Aboud Omar 82, Victor Wanyama 83) [Kenya win 7-3 on aggregate] MAN OF THE MATCH: Victor Wanyama (Kenya, DM/M C - Southampton) China vs Lithuania - at Shenzhen City Stadium, Shenzhen Lithuania were cursing their luck in the 17th minute, when an apparent foul on their winger Saulius Mikoliunas by Zheng Zheng in the Chinese penalty area went unpunished. Two minutes later, though, it was their turn to benefit from a slice of fortune, as China winger Wu Lei struck the post, albeit from a tight angle. The game's next big moment came on 52 minutes, when Lithuania had a second penalty claim. This time, Chinese midfielder Cai Huikang was punished for a high challenge, and Lukas Spalvis duly drilled the ball home from 12 yards. Lithuania continued to build up precious momentum from there, and in the 78th minute, Deivydas Matulevicius' volley gave them the aggregate lead. The Dragons looked set to crash out on their own ground... until Wu Lei delighted the home fans with a headed goal three minutes from the end! That made it 3-3 on aggregate, and so the tie went to a penalty shoot-out that was decided in the seventh round. After home goalkeeper Zeng Cheng saved from Mikoliunas, right-back Wu Xi powered in the spot-kick that sent China through 6-5! China - 1 (Wu Lei 87) Lithuania - 2 (Lukas Spalvis pen52, Deivydas Matulevicius 78) [3-3 on aggregate, China win 6-5 on penalties] MAN OF THE MATCH: Deivydas Matulevicius (Lithuania, ST C - AFC Botosani) Rwanda vs Syria - at Stade Amahoro, Kigali Rwanda's front three all had multiple chances to extend their aggregate lead against Syria in the opening 30 minutes. When the Wasps did at last manage to sting the Syrians on 35 minutes, though, the decisive blow came from a midfielder's foot. Jean-Baptiste Mugiraneza took the plaudits when he slipped the ball past visiting goalkeeper Mousab Balhous and gave his team a narrow half-time lead. With the Qasioun Eagles seldom looking like they could trouble their hosts, a single second-leg goal would be enough to send Rwanda through 4-2 on aggregate. The final margin could've been a bit more emphatic had Mwesigye Tibingana not hit the upright in the 73rd minute, or if Honoré Kabongo had converted any of his 11 shots at goal. Rwanda - 1 (Jean-Baptiste Mugiraneza 35) Syria - 0 [Rwanda win 4-2 on aggregate] MAN OF THE MATCH: Mwesigye Tibingana (Rwanda, M/AM C - Armée Patriotique Rwandaise) Sudan vs Guinea-Bissau - at Al-Merreikh Stadium, Omdurman Sudan's single-goal lead looked far from secure in the early stages, as goalkeeper Elmuez Mahgoub was called upon on a number of occasions to dispel any early Guinea-Bissau attacks. The Falcons of Jediane had their feathers ruffled further in the 31st minute, when Abel Camará fired in Sami's right-wing cross for the visitors. Sudan still just about had the edge on away goals, but some excellent attacking moves from Guinea-Bissau late in the first half suggested that things would soon change. Sure enough, with 15 minutes left to play, the Djurtus completed the turnaround. Mahgoub was left flat-footed as Gerso slotted the ball past him and sent the visiting supporters into raptures. A solid defensive display from Guinea-Bissau in the closing stages would see them through, though not before Sudan left-back Boya compounded his team's misery by receiving a second yellow card in injury time. Sudan - 0 Guinea-Bissau - 2 (Abel Camará 31, Gerso 75) [Guinea-Bissau win 3-2 on aggregate] MAN OF THE MATCH: Sami (Guinea-Bissau, AM RL - Akhisar Belediyespor) Benin vs Central African Republic - at Stade de l'Amitié, Cotonou Benin provided a lesson in how not to manage a home second leg after the first game had finished level. The Squirrels went behind after just 11 minutes, when Habib Habibou's strike from Eloge Enza-Yamissi's free-kick got the Central African Republic up and running. As the Wild Beasts took control, Benin's three-man frontline lost its way completely. Razak Omotoyossi, Stéphane Sessegnon and Rudy Gestede were all guilty of some awful misses before an even bigger mistake at the other end cost Benin even more. Defender Emmanuel Imorou held back Habibou in the area to concede a penalty after 68 minutes. David Manga's spot-kick was saved by Fabien Farnolle, but he made light work of the rebound for 2-0. When Jésus Konnsimbal added a third goal on 74 minutes, CAR fans could metaphorically 'start the car' - they were safely through. Omotoyossi did score two goals for Benin, including one from the penalty spot, in the final five minutes, but they had come far too late to save the shoddy Squirrels. Benin - 2 (Razak Omotoyossi 86,pen88) Central African Republic - 3 (Habib Habibou 11, David Manga 68, Jésus Konnsimbal 74) [Central African Republic win 3-2 on aggregate] MAN OF THE MATCH: Razak Omotoyossi (Benin, ST C - unattached) Finland vs Canada - at Helsingin Olympiastadion, Helsinki After a nervy opening half-hour, it was Finland who settled down first in the 33rd minute. Roman Eremenko fired in a superb corner delivery from Kari Arkivuo to double the flying Finns' aggregate lead. In the 53rd minute, though, a less positive contribution from left-back Arkivuo let Canada back into the match. His back-headed clearance from Cyle Larin's cross dipped towards Scott Arfield, whose volley clipped the underside of the crossbar and went in. Another goal from the Canucks would've raised the prospect of a shoot-out... but Kasper Hämäläinen removed that possibility in the 71st minute. The Legia Warsaw midfielder cracked a shot into the top corner of Milan Borjan's goal to freeze Canada out and send Finland through. Finland - 2 (Roman Eremenko 33, Kasper Hämäläinen 71) Canada - 1 (Scott Arfield 53) [Finland win 4-2 on aggregate] MAN OF THE MATCH: Perparim Hetemaj (Finland, M LCR - Chievo Verona) Saudi Arabia vs Qatar - at King Fahd International Stadium, Riyadh Considering the manner of their first-leg defeat, the Saudis' frame of mind can't have been too positive heading into the second leg. Yahya Al-Shehri did have a couple of opportunities to draw them level in the 24th and 28th minutes, but Qasem Burhan saved for Qatar on each occasion. The Green Falcons would feel even worse in the 45th minute. Goalkeeper Yaser Al-Mosailem's parry from Rodrigo Taba only opened the door for Hamid Ismaeil to drill in a rebound shot for Qatar. Despite that, Saudi Arabia showed real fighting spirit to cancel that goal out through Fahid Al-Muwallad in the 49th minute. They then huffed and puffed before Al-Muwallad scored again, thanks to a cheeky backheel from Mohammed Al-Nakhli, in the 82nd minute. The Saudis had done a 'Qatar' on Qatar, and with both legs finishing 2-1 to the hosts, the tie came down to penalties! Each side converted two of their first five kicks, and so the shoot-out went into sudden death. Awadh Khrees gave Saudi Arabia a 3-2 lead before Khalid Muftah stepped up for Qatar... and had his shot punched away by Al-Mosailem! The Green Falcons were through! Saudi Arabia - 2 (Fahid Al-Muwallad 49,82) Qatar - 1 (Hamid Ismaeil 45) [3-3 on aggregate, Saudi Arabia win 3-2 on penalties] MAN OF THE MATCH: Fahad Al-Muwallad (Saudi Arabia, ST C - Al-Ittihad [Saudi Arabia]) El Salvador vs Botswana - at Estadio Jorge Mágico González, San Salvador An exciting first half saw plenty of goalmouth action, but no goals, though Jonathan Águila did hit the post for El Salvador on 23 minutes. As for the second half, that saw a fair bit of drama... and some goals to boot! It was Botswana who struck first after 53 minutes through Mogakolodi Ngele, but their fans wouldn't be celebrating for long. Three minutes later, Águila's header from Darwin Cerén's corner led to a difficult save from Botswana keeper Kabelo Dambe. Zebras defender Musa Ohilwe then scuffed his attempted clearance back to Águila, who struck at the second time of asking. El Salvador's three-goal lead from the first leg was back in full, and Los Cuscatlecos would soon look to improve on it. After Isidro Gutiérrez hit the post in the 66th minute, Rodolfo Zelaya went one better in the 69th to effectively send El Salvador into the next round. El Salvador - 2 (Jonathan Águila 56, Rodolfo Zelaya 69) Botswana - 1 (Mogakolodi Ngele 53) [El Salvador win 5-1 on aggregate] MAN OF THE MATCH: Darwin Cerén (El Salvador, M/DM C - Orlando City) Iraq vs Belize - at Basra International Stadium, Basra Younis Mahmoud hit the woodwork for Iraq early on in the first leg, and he would do so again here, with his 10th-minute header bouncing off the bar and going behind. Instead of wondering what they had to do to overturn a 2-0 deficit, Iraq took a more proactive approach and carried on with their positive attacking play. They would reap the rewards for their patience after 40 minutes, when Ali Adnan received a crossfield ball from Mahmoud and powered it home from out wide. Iraq erased their arrears completely five minutes later, as Ala'a Abdul-Zahrah Al-Azzawi slipped Samal Saeed's cross into the net. Belize could hardly believe that they'd squandered a solid lead... and there would be more pain to come. Another cross from Saeed in the 50th minute ricocheted off Belize captain Dalton Eiley's chest and into the net for Iraq's third goal. That goal mortally wounded the Jaguars, and it was the Lions of Mesopotamia who ruled the pride, at least where this tie was concerned. Iraq - 3 (Ali Adnan 40, Ala'a Abdul-Zahrah Al-Azzawi 45, Dalton Eiley og50) Belize - 0 [Iraq win 3-2 on aggregate] MAN OF THE MATCH: Samal Saeed (Iraq, D RC - Al-Talaba) Zambia vs Azerbaijan - at Independence Stadium, Lusaka The ball was in Zambia's court after they drew away from home... but Azerbaijan retook the initiative after seven minutes. The hosts failed to clear their lines following a corner from Dimitrij Nazarov, allowing Rahid Ämirquliyev to give the Milli a slender lead. Zambia then missed a bunch of potential equalising chances, including when Emmanuel Mayuka's header went behind off the crossbar after 33 minutes. Their wastefulness was in stark contrast to Azerbaijan's clinicalness. The visitors countered to devastating effect in the 54th minute, when Ämirquliyev bagged his second goal. After being superbly set up by Vagif Cavadov, Ämirquliyev returned the favour to Cavadov by creating a goal for his compatriot on 66 minutes. Azerbaijan were three goals up now, and not even an 86th-minute injury to winger Vüqar Nadirov could stop them from going through. Neither could an injury-time goal from Zambia striker Evans Kangwa, who benefited from a miscued pass by Azerbaijani defender Ufuk Badak, but only when the match had already been won and lost. Zambia - 1 (Evans Kangwa 90) Azerbaijan - 3 (Rahid Ämirquliyev 7,54, Vagif Cavadov 66) [Azerbaijan win 4-2 on aggregate] MAN OF THE MATCH: Rahid Ämirquliyev (Azerbaijan, DM/M C - Qarabag Agdam) Norway vs Madagascar - at Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo The recent emergence of 16-year-old Martin Ødegaard as a star player for Norway proved the old adage that if you're good enough, you're old enough. Ødegaard's latest achievement of what was already a record-breaking career was to become the World Championship's youngest scorer after 24 minutes. As if Norway didn't need any more goals to book their place in the next round, they scored two more before the break. Firstly, Pal André Helland drove in Omar Elabdellaoui's byline cross to get his name on the scoresheet after 32 minutes. Eight minutes after that, Elabdellaoui delighted the hosts again by providing an excellent cross for captain Tarik Elyounoussi, who made it 7-2 on aggregate. Poor old Madagascar had been punched out, and after one solitary blocked shot from Claudio Ramiadamanana in the 64th minute, they were already on the canvas. Reality had hit home for Barea, whose tournament ended on an even darker note with midfielder Dada's dismissal for two yellow cards after 89 minutes. Norway - 3 (Martin Ødegaard 24, Pal André Helland 32, Tarik Elyounoussi 40) Madagascar - 0 [Norway win 7-2 on aggregate] MAN OF THE MATCH: Omar Elabdellaoui (Norway, D/WB/M R - Olympiacos) Paris Attacks & Latter Qualifiers Draw The events of 13 November 2015 were truly horrifying for many people, not least in Paris. A series of coordinated terrorist attacks in and around the French capital left a wake of devastation that shocked the world. Firstly, between 9:20pm and 9:53pm Central European Time, a trio of suicide bombers detonated their vests near the Stade de France in Saint-Denis. The first explosion took place midway through the first half of a charity football match - involving legends of French and German football - that was taking place at the stadium. Among those in attendance were France's President, François Hollande, and Germany's Foreign Minister, Frank-Walter Steinmeier. Although there were no casualties inside the stadium, four people died as a result of the blasts outside - the three suicide bombers, and one civilian. Meanwhile in northern Paris, between 9:25pm and 9:40pm, there were shootings at two cafés and one restaurant, as well as a bombing at another restaurant. 40 people were killed and and at least another 40 were injured. The worst, though, was to come at the nearby Bataclan theatre. At approximately 9:40pm, three gunmen stormed into the theatre and opened fire on around 1,500 people who were attending a concert by the American rock band Eagles of Death Metal. The attacks lasted around 20 minutes, and then the perpetrators took 60-100 concertgoers hostage. Around two hours later, police stormed the theatre to rescue the hostages. Two of the attackers detonated their suicide vests, and the third was killed after his vest blew up under police gunfire. 89 people perished in the Bataclan massacre. In total, 130 innocent victims and seven perpetrators lost their lives on that horrible night. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant - known to many as ISIS, ISIL, or just Islamic State - claimed responsibilities for the attacks. All of the attackers were EU nationals who had fought for the jihadist militant group in Syria. The suspected instigator of the attacks - Belgian national Abdelhamid Abbaoud - was killed in a police raid in Saint-Denis five days later. Paris had been on high alert since January 2015, following attacks at the headquarters of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo and at a Jewish supermarket. After these latest attacks, serious doubts were raised as to whether Paris was safe enough to stage the World Championship climax the following summer. A week after the atrocities, prior to the draws for Rounds 4 and 5 of the World Championship at FIFA's headquarters, Gio Bambini made this statement: "We at FIFA were obviously in complete shock at the terrorist attacks in France a week ago. On behalf of FIFA, I want to express the solidarity of the international football community towards the people of France, and especially the people of Paris. I also want to express my sincerest and deepest condolences to the families of the victims. "I also want to say this. We will not allow the very small minority to disrupt the way of life of the majority. Terrorism will not
1010	dbpedia	2	55	https://www.peet.com.au/about-us/news-and-events/bluestone-wins-udia-sa-award-for-excellence	en	Bluestone wins UDIA SA Award for Excellence	https://www.peet.com.au/…oneudiawin24.jpg	https://www.peet.com.au/…oneudiawin24.jpg	[ "https://www.peet.com.au/-/media/peet/update-images/corporate/corporate/corp_newsandevents_bluestoneudiawin24_1.jpg?w=100%25&hash=2815A0108FB9946295A20809CD2AE94E", "https://www.peet.com.au/-/media/peet/update-images/corporate/corporate/corp_newsandevents_fy24results.jpg?la=en&h=280&w=500&mw=500&hash=A3ADE71336F2...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[]	null	Peet is thrilled to announce that Bluestone Mt Barker has received the award for Masterplanned Community at the 2024 UDIA SA Awards for Excellence.	en	/images/favicon.ico		https://www.peet.com.au/about-us/news-and-events/bluestone-wins-udia-sa-award-for-excellence	Bluestone Mt Barker wins UDIA SA Masterplanned Community Award Peet is thrilled to announce that Bluestone Mt Barker has received the award for Masterplanned Community at the 2024 UDIA SA Awards for Excellence. Bluestone has been the market leading development in Mt Barker since 2014 and at completion will be home to nearly 1,700 families. At Peet we thrive to create strong, diverse communities that add real value of their local area, and we are so delighted to have created such a strong community at Bluestone Mt Barker. Well done to all those at Peet involved in this award-winning project, along with our consultant team, whose expertise, energy and commitment to Bluestone has made it the most popular project in Mt Barker.
1010	dbpedia	3	19	https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8545711/	en	Emerging concepts in PD-1 checkpoint biology	https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih…rd-share.jpg?_=0	https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih…rd-share.jpg?_=0	[ "https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/coreutils/uswds/img/favicons/favicon-57.png", "https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/coreutils/uswds/img/icon-dot-gov.svg", "https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/coreutils/uswds/img/icon-https.svg", "https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/coreutils/nwds/img/logos/AgencyLogo.svg", "https://www.ncbi.nlm.ni...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[ "Kristen E. Pauken", "James A. Torchia", "Apoorvi Chaudhri", "Arlene H. Sharpe", "Gordon J. Freeman" ]	2021-02-26T00:00:00	The PD-1 pathway is a cornerstone in immune regulation. While the PD-1 pathway has received considerable attention for its role in contributing to the maintenance of T cell exhaustion in chronic infection and cancer, the PD-1 pathway plays diverse roles ...	en	https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/coreutils/nwds/img/favicons/favicon.ico	PubMed Central (PMC)	https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8545711/	Semin Immunol. Author manuscript; available in PMC 2022 May 15. Published in final edited form as: PMCID: PMC8545711 NIHMSID: NIHMS1705083 PMID: 34006473 Emerging concepts in PD-1 checkpoint biology ,1,2 ,3 ,3,4,5 ,1,2,6,7 and 3 Kristen E. Pauken 1Department of Immunology, Blavatnik Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA 2Evergrande Center for Immunologic Diseases, Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA Find articles by Kristen E. Pauken James A. Torchia 3Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02215, USA Find articles by James A. Torchia Apoorvi Chaudhri 3Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02215, USA 4Department of Melanoma Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 77030, USA 5The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Houston, TX, 77030, USA Find articles by Apoorvi Chaudhri Arlene H. Sharpe 1Department of Immunology, Blavatnik Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA 2Evergrande Center for Immunologic Diseases, Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA 6Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA 7Department of Pathology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA Find articles by Arlene H. Sharpe Gordon J. Freeman 3Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02215, USA Find articles by Gordon J. Freeman 1Department of Immunology, Blavatnik Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA 2Evergrande Center for Immunologic Diseases, Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA 3Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02215, USA 4Department of Melanoma Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 77030, USA 5The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Houston, TX, 77030, USA 6Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA 7Department of Pathology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA Abstract The PD-1 pathway is a cornerstone in immune regulation. While the PD-1 pathway has received considerable attention for its role in contributing to the maintenance of T cell exhaustion in chronic infection and cancer, the PD-1 pathway plays diverse roles in regulating host immunity beyond T cell exhaustion. Here, we discuss emerging concepts in the PD-1 pathway, including (1) the impact of PD-1 inhibitors on diverse T cell differentiation states including effector and memory T cell development during acute infection, as well as T cell exhaustion during chronic infection and cancer (2) the role of PD-1 in regulating Treg cells, NK cells, and ILCs, and (3) the functions of PD-L1/B7-1 and PD-L2/RGMb/neogenin interactions. We then discuss the emerging use of neoadjuvant PD-1 blockade in the treatment of early-stage cancers and how the timing of PD-1 blockade may improve clinical outcomes. The diverse binding partners of PD-1 and its associated ligands, broad expression patterns of the receptors and ligands, differential impact of PD-1 modulation on cells depending on location and state of differentiation, and timing of PD-1 blockade add additional layers of complexity to the PD-1 pathway, and are important considerations for improving the efficacy and safety of PD-1 pathway therapeutics. Keywords: PD-1 pathway, cancer immunotherapy, immune regulation, neoadjuvant, T cell exhaustion I. Introduction: The inhibitory receptor Programmed Death-1 (PD-1 or CD279) was discovered in a T cell hybridoma undergoing cell death in 1992 [1], hence its name. The structural similarity of PD-1 to CTLA-4, CD28, and KIRs led to the hypothesis that the ligand for PD-1 might be a B7 or MHC class I family member. The discovery of new B7 gene family members and the search for their CD28/CTLA-4 like binding partners led to the identification of the interaction of PD-1 with PD-L1 (CD274; B7-H1) in 2000 and PD-L2 (CD273; B7-DC) in 2001, thereby defining the PD-1 pathway [2-5]. Though its name comes from the belief that it would be involved in T cell death during thymic selection, studies in the PD-1 knockout showed no change in thymic T cell death [6]. Further work revealed that PD-1 does not directly regulate the induction of apoptosis or programmed cell death, but instead is a negative regulator of T cell responses. The PD-1 inhibitory receptor has been named an “immune checkpoint”, referring to its role as a gatekeeper of immune responses. Decades of basic research have contributed to dissecting the cellular and molecular functions of the PD-1 pathway to understand how inhibitory signals through this pathway control immune functions and homeostasis, and we are still continuing to unravel the specific impact of this pathway in both preclinical and clinical settings. Following the discovery of the immunoinhibitory function of the PD-1 pathway [3, 4, 7] and the immunostimulatory effects of blocking the PD-1 pathway on T cell activation and anti-tumor immune responses [8, 9], a key advance in our conceptualization was the discovery that PD-1 was actively involved in suppressing the functions of exhausted T cells [10]. T cell exhaustion develops in the setting of chronic antigen stimulation, characteristic of chronic infections and cancer, and is characterized by a progressive loss of effector functions [11-13]. Importantly, blockade of the PD-1 pathway using monoclonal antibodies against either PD-1 or the ligand PD-L1 could at least partially restore functions to these T cells. This checkpoint-induced “reinvigoration” of the exhausted T cell response can subsequently lead to control of chronic pathogen or tumor [8, 10, 13-18]. Antibodies blocking either PD-1 or PD-L1 (anti-PD-1: nivolumab, pembrolizumab, cemiplimab; anti-PD-L1: atezolizumab, avelumab, durvalumab) are now approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating over 20 types of cancer [19-22]. Despite these clinical successes, the majority of patients do not show complete responses, and a number of patients experience pathogenic immune-related adverse events, highlighting the need to better understand how to safely and effectively modulate the PD-1 pathway in patients. Additionally, PD-1 inhibitors have become a cornerstone of diverse combination therapies (including combinations with other immunotherapies, chemotherapies, radiation therapies, small molecule targeted therapies, and surgeries [23, 24][25]. Further knowledge of how PD-1 blockade works as a single agent and in these various types of combination is becoming increasingly important. The goal of this Review is to discuss emerging concepts in the PD-1 field, including advances in basic research as well as developing areas in clinical research. We will discuss recent advances in our understanding of the complexity of the binding partners for PD-1 and its ligands, including cis vs. trans interactions, and novel binding partners and interactions. We will also provide an update on our understanding of how PD-1 regulates T cell exhaustion in chronic infection and cancer, with an emphasis on where PD-1 inhibitors act to boost T cell functions. Additionally, we will summarize recent developments in our understanding of how the functions of the PD-1 pathway depend on the differentiation state of T cells, and controls not only exhausted T cells, but also effector and memory T cells, regulatory T cells (Treg) cells, and NK cells. Lastly, we will discuss emerging concepts in PD-1 checkpoint blockade in cancer patients, particularly the use of checkpoint inhibitors in the management of early-stage disease and the potential for improved outcomes when PD-1 inhibitors are utilized in the neoadjuvant setting. II. Receptor:Ligand interactions in the pathway The identification of additional binding partners for the PD-1 ligands, PD-L1 and PD-L2, has expanded the cellular interactions and immunoregulatory functions of the PD-1 pathway. PD-L1 and PD-L2 differ in their expression patterns. PD-L1 is expressed widely on both hematopoietic (T cells, NK cells, dendritic cells, macrophages, B cells, and bone marrow-derived mast cells) and non-hematopoietic (vascular and lymphatic endothelial cells, epithelial cells, keratinocytes, mesenchymal stem cells and syncytiotrophoblasts in the placenta) cells, and is heavily regulated by inflammation [26-29]. PD-L2 is more limited in its expression than PD-L1, being restricted mainly to hematopoietic cells including dendritic cells, macrophages, bone marrow-derived mast cells [30], B cells [31], Th2 cells [32], and activated T cells [33], though some non-hematopoietic expression has been observed (e.g. nasal epithelial cells) [34]. PD-L1 is also expressed by tumor cells from a wide variety of tumor types, and in some tumor types such as NCSLC, PD-L1 expression within the tumor is associated with better responses to PD-1 checkpoint blockade [21, 35]. PD-L2 has also been observed on tumor cells (including esophageal adenocarcinoma) [36], though is much more limited than PD-L1. While PD-L1 and PD-L2 share PD-1 as a binding partner, they each have a second, distinct binding partner. PD-L1 can also bind B7-1 (CD80), while PD-L2 can also bind Repulsive Guidance Molecule b (RGMb) [37, 38]. The PD-L1 binding partner B7-1 is mainly expressed by hematopoietic cells and antigen presenting cells [39] while the PD-L2 binding partner, RGMb, is expressed on macrophages including lung interstitial macrophages, alveolar epitherlial cells, neural tissues and various organs [38, 40]. In this section of the Review we provide an update on emerging themes in these receptor-ligand interactions, with a focus on advances regarding the B7-1/PD-L1 interaction as well as the PD-L2-RGMb-neogenin interaction. PD-1 interacts with PD-L1 on the same cell surface in cis The canonical PD-1 pathway interactions occur in trans between PD-1 expressed on an activated T cell and PD-L1 on a tumor, antigen presenting cell (APC) or non hematopoietic cell, and results in inhibition of T cell activation [4]. Interactions between PD-1 and PD-L1 can also occur in cis if both are expressed on the same cell surface and this interaction has a similar affinity to the trans interaction [41]. In tumors such as NSCLC, PD-1 can be co-expressed with PD-L1 on a subpopulation of tumor infiltrating macrophages, MDSCs, and dendritic cells as well as some tumor cells. The cis interaction competes with the trans interaction, resulting in less PD-L1 available to transduce an inhibitory PD-1 signal into T cells [41]. Given the expression of PD-L1 on some tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs), the cis interaction likely also occurs between PD-L1 and PD-1 on the surface of T cells. Moreover, PD-1 can be expressed on tumor associated macrophages in colorectal cancer and pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma [42, 43]. PD-1 engagement on the macrophage with PD-L1 on the tumor decreases macrophage phagocytic capacity while increasing their pro-tumor M2-like phenotype [42, 43]. The relative importance of trans vs cis PD-1/PD-L1 interactions likely depends on their relative abundance on the same or different cell surfaces and needs further careful assessment. PD-L1 can interact with B7-1 in cis but not in trans PD-L1 can bind to B7-1 with an affinity of 1.4 μM, about 3-fold higher than the affinity of B7-1 for CD28 (4 μM) but weaker than the interaction of PD-L1 with PD-1 (0.77 μM) or B7-1 with CTLA-4 (0.2 μM) [37, 44] ( ). Initially this was presumed to be an interaction between PD-1 and PD-L1 on two cell surfaces in trans, but cell binding studies showed the trans interaction did not take place [45]. Instead, the interaction occurred only in cis between a PD-L1 and B7-1 on the same cell surface. Competitive binding studies and mutational analysis showed PD-1 and B7-1 bind to an overlapping region on PD-L1 [45-49]. Consequently, B7-1 binding to PD-L1 prevents PD-L1 interaction with PD-1, thereby reducing the PD-1 inhibitory signal. Surprisingly, B7-1 binding to PD-L1 does not interfere with the binding of B7-1 to CD28; consequently, they can form a trimeric complex which engages the CD28 costimulatory signal. [46, 47, 49]. B7-1 exists as a back-to back non-covalent homodimer in equilibrium with monomer on the cell surface. The homodimer interface is composed of the DEB face of the B7-1 IgV domain while the CD28 and CTLA-4 binding site is on the opposite AGFCC’C” face of the IgV domain [50]. PD-L1 binds to the B7-1 dimer interface and converts a B7-1 homodimer into a B7-1/PD-L1 heterodimer. Since CD28 binds monovalently to B7-1, the interaction can take place whether B7-1 is monomeric or dimeric and the CD28 costimulatory interaction is unchanged. One report found that an enforced B7-1 dimer was less costimulatory than the natural form [51]. The effect of PD-L1 binding to B7-1 upon CTLA-4 binding to B7-1 is more subtle. CTLA-4 homodimers can bind to B7-1 homodimers in a high avidity lattice, leading to trans-endocytosis of B7-1 by a Treg [47]. PD-L1 binding to B7-1 reduces the CTLA-4 interaction to a monovalent one, drastically reducing the avidity. This prevents the removal of B7-1 and reduces any T cell intrinsic CTLA-4 signal [47]. Functional significance of cis PD-L1-B7-1 Both PD-L1 and B7-1 are upregulated on antigen presenting cells upon activation [27]. The co-expression and engagement of PD-L1 and B7-1 on the surface of antigen presenting cells have been recently described [45-47]. The relative levels of PD-L1 and B7-1 will influence the outcome. PD-L1 is expressed more abundantly than B7-1 on DCs in cancer patients with about a 20-fold molar excess of PD-L1 over B7-1 [48]. This excess of PD-L1 would sequester B7-1 in cis on DCs, reducing the removal of B7-1 by CTLA-4, but unbound PD-L1 should be available for a PD-1 immunoinhibitory signal. In situations or on cells where B7-1 is in excess over PD-L1, the sequestration of PD-L1 by B7-1 would reduce the PD-1 signal and the excess B7-1 could homodimerize and be removed by CTLA-4, making CTLA-4 a dominant checkpoint. Sugiura et al. isolated mutants of PD-L1 that can bind PD-1 but not B7-1 and mutants of B7-1 that can bind CD28/CTLA-4 but not PD-L1, thereby eliminating the cis interaction. They made knock-in mice expressing these mutants and tested APC function. Either mutation led to reduced immune responses to vaccination and decreased autoimmunity in EAE, which was due to increased PD-1 activity [46]. Blockade of cis PD-L1 B7-1 interactions Most PD-L1 mAbs and all the clinically approved PD-L1 mAbs block both the PD-L1/PD-1 and PD-L1/B7-1 interactions. Zhao et al found that in tumor immunotherapy, this type of PD-L1 mAb led to a reduced level of B7-1 expression on APC through enhanced CTLA-4 mediated removal of presumably homodimeric B7-1 [47]. They propose this provides a good rationale for clinical trials of combined PD-L1 and CTLA-4 blockade. Haile et al. first noted the interplay of PD-L1 with B7-1 on the same cell but initially interpreted this as interference with movement to the cell surface [52-54]. Transfection of PD-L1 expressing tumor cells with B7-1 prevented PD-1 binding and restored T cell activation. They also noted that binding of some PD-L1 mAbs was reduced following B7-1 transfection, indicating that PD-L1 immunohistochemistry with mAbs against the extracellular domain might not report total PD-L1 but the levels of PD-L1 not in complex with B7-1. This suggests that immunohistochemistry with PD-L1 mAb that recognize the cytoplasmic domain may more accurately measure total PD-L1 [55]. Two groups have made PD-L1 mAbs that block the PD-L1/B7-1 interaction but not the PD-L1/PD-1 interaction [37, 44, 56]. Cis-blocking PD-L1 mAb enhanced T-cell expansion, prevented T-cell anergy and oral tolerance induction and restored T-cell responsiveness to antigen previously tolerized by the oral route [56]. Cis-blocking PD-L1 mAb accelerated the development of diabetes in NOD mice, particularly at late stages [57]. This indicates that blockade of only the cis interaction increases pathogenic self-reactive effector CD4+ and CD8+ T cell responses in vivo. Cis-blocking PD-L1 mAb aggravated chronic injury of bm12 allografts in B6 recipients and increased the frequency of alloreactive IFN-g, IL-4, and IL-6 producing T cells while decreasing the percentage of regulatory T cells [58]. In vitro, treatment of dendritic cells with cis-blocking PD-L1 mAb increased IFN-g production from alloreactive CD4+ T cells [58]. These results show the cis interaction is an important regulator in the induction and maintenance of T-cell tolerance. PD-L2-RGMb-neogenin PD-L2 engagement with PD-1 on T cells inhibits T cell activation [3]. The binding affinity of PD-L2-PD-1 is three-fold higher than of PD-L1-PD-1 [59, 60]. PD-L2 and PD-L1 compete for binding to PD-1 as they bind at a similar region on the PD-1 IgV domain [61]. Though the binding affinity of PD-L2 is higher than PD-L1, its lower expression levels gives a competitive advantage to PD-L1-PD-1 [62]. Similar to PD-L1, PD-L2 expression is up regulated by IFN-y but in contrast, can also be upregulated by IL-4 [3, 63]. The role of PD-L2 is highlighted in studies of allergy and tolerance. Asthma is exacerbated by PD-L2 but not PD-1 blocking antibodies [64] suggesting a second binding partner of PD-L2. The second binding partner of PD-L2 was discovered as RGMb and this interaction had a binding affinity similar to PD-L2-PD-1 [38]. The interaction of PD-L2-RGMb regulates respiratory tolerance, as blockade of PD-L2-RGMb prevented the induction of tolerance, thereby increasing IL-4 production and T cell proliferation on antigen exposure [38]. RGMb is a glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI)-anchored protein and is one of three members of the repulsive guidance molecule family (RGMa/b/c). RGMb can be expressed on the surface of cells but a considerable amount can be sequestered inside the cell [38, 65]. RGMb can be cleaved from the cell surface by phospholipases, releasing a soluble form [66]. RGMb, also known as DRAGON, functions in neuronal differentiation [67], and binds to two receptors, bone morphogenetic proteins 2 and 4 (BMP) and neogenin, in addition to PD-L2 [38, 68]. BMPs belong to the TGFβ superfamily and regulate cell differentiation, proliferation, patterning and migration [69]. BMPs are secreted cytokines [70] and RGMb can function as a coreceptor for BMP engagement with Type I and Type II BMP serine threonine kinase receptors which initiates Smad activation followed by Smad translocation into the nucleus resulting in context dependent transcription [71]. Separately, a dimer of RGMbs can bring together two Neogenin molecules [72]. BMPs bind to a protruding domain of the RGMb structure, termed the wing, and a dimer of BMPs can bridge two RGMb-Neogenin complexes and initiate Neogenin signaling [72]. Following engagement with BMP, RGMb inhibits IL-6 secretion in macrophages through downstream activation of p38/MAPK and ERK pathways [40]. PD-L2 and BMP can simultaneously bind to RGMb at distinct binding sites to form a trimeric complex [38]. Moreover, PD-1 and RGMb have distinct binding sites on PD-L2 [38]. Based on the complex interaction between the shared binding partners, Xiao et al. [38] proposed a model of the RGMb interactions; RGMb binds to the BMP-BMPR complex to signal the downstream pathways such as MAPK and ERK pathways [40, 73]. Since RGMb binds to neogenin in cis, this may result in a supercomplex of BMP-BMPR-RGMb-Neogenin. PD-L2 may bind in trans with the RGMb supercomplex to regulate downstream pathways [38]. The functional role of PD-L2 in this supercomplex and its influence on BMP-RGMb-neogenin interactions need further study. Neogenin belongs to the immunoglobulin superfamily, and in addition to RGMs also binds with netrin. The neogenin-netrin axis regulates angiogenesis and cell adhesion, while the neogenin-RGM interaction regulates neural cell differentiation and neural cell proliferation [74]. In models of allergic asthma, RGMb is expressed by activated eosinophils, interstitial macrophages and airway epithelial cells [65]. Following induction of airway inflammation, RGMb positive macrophages co-express neogenin and secrete IL-5, IL-13, and low levels of IL-4, hallmark cytokines of Type 2 inflammation, which is reduced by RGMb mAb treatment. This shows that the RGMb-neogenin axis contributes to Type 2 diseases and their associated inflammation. RGMb mAb blocked the development of airway inflammation and airway hyperreactivity in a mouse model of asthma, even when administered only during the challenge (effector) phase [65]. Thus, there is a context-specific role of RGMb based on the receptor it interacts with: RGMb-neogenin enhances inflammation [65] while PD-L2-RGMb-BMP axis regulates tolerance [38]. In addition, BMP-4 also upregulates PD-L1 and PD-L2 expression on dendritic cells [75]. As if all these interactions were not complex enough, RGMb has been shown to bind to the monomeric soluble form of CTLA-4 (sCTLA-4) but not to dimeric, membrane CTLA-4 [76]. RGMb strengthens the binding of sCTLA-4 to B7-1, allowing sCTLA-4 to more effectively block the costimulatory interaction of B7-1 with CD28. RGMb has also been reported to have a role in cancer progression. Reduced RGMb expression was associated with poor overall survival in NSCLC [77]. Knockdown of RGMb in NSCLC and breast cancer cell lines and in a mouse model resulted in enhanced proliferation, adhesion, and migration of tumor cells and enhanced metastasis and tumor cell survival [77, 78]. RGMb overexpression suppressed cancer progression. III. The diverse regulatory roles of the Pd-1 pathway One of the most remarkable aspects of the PD-1 pathway is the breadth of its impact on adaptive immune responses. While the pathway has received considerable attention for its role in regulating T cell exhaustion in cancer, it is well established that PD-1 can regulate T cell functions at most stages of conventional T cell differentiation. In addition to its role in controlling the maintenance of T cell dysfunction during chronic infection and tumors, PD-1 regulates: (1) effector and memory T cell responses following acute antigen exposure, (2) the induction and maintenance of peripheral T cell tolerance to self antigens [18, 79-81], and (3) humoral immunity through regulating CD4+ T follicular helper (TFH) and T follicular regulatory (TFR) cell responses [82, 83]. Moreover, the PD-1 pathway can act both in secondary lymphoid organs and non-lymphoid tissues (including tumors), a feature that has uniquely positioned PD-1 as a central regulator of adaptive immunity both during initial T cell priming and differentiation as well as after migration into effector sites. The following section will review the role of the PD-1 pathway in regulating conventional αβ T cell functions during the diverse stages of differentiation in infection and cancer, as well as emerging data on the role of the PD-1 pathway in regulating other immune populations including Treg cells, NK cells, and others. High and sustained levels of PD-1 in chronic infection and cancer contribute to T cell exhaustion The PD-1 pathway has received considerable attention for its role in maintaining T cell exhaustion. T cell exhaustion is a discrete state of T cell differentiation caused by chronic exposure to antigen and inflammation. Exhausted T cells arise from precursors that have become adequately primed and first acquired an effector state. This feature distinguishes exhaustion from other forms of dysfunction like anergy, where full effector differentiation is not achieved prior to tolerance induction [11, 13]. Antigenic stimulation through the TCR is a critical driver of PD-1 expression on T cells. Consistent with this, high and sustained levels of PD-1 are observed on T cells during chronic infection and cancer [13]. While PD-1 signaling is not required for the induction of CD8+ T cell exhaustion [84], this pathway plays a critical role in maintaining the exhausted state [10]. Importantly, blocking the PD-1 pathway after the onset of exhaustion can at least temporally enhance the effector functions of a subset of CD8+ T cells, a process termed reinvigoration [10, 85-90]. The ability to boost T cell functions has been translated to the clinic with tremendous success. Despite these clinical successes, the majority of patients do not show complete responses, and a number of patients experience pathogenic immune-related adverse events, highlighting the need to better understand how to safely and effectively modulate the PD-1 pathway in diverse patient populations. In this section, we will discuss recent advances in three key areas that have had significant implications for the way we think about the functions of PD-1 checkpoint inhibitors in cancer: (1) heterogeneity of exhausted T cell populations, (2) the epigenetic landscape of exhaustion, and (3) location of PD-1-mediated regulation during chronic antigen encounter. Recent advances in our understanding of exhausted CD8+ T cell heterogeneity have had important ramifications for PD-1-based immunotherapies, supporting a model where only a subset of exhausted CD8+ T cells proliferates in response to PD-1 blockade. Work in preclinical models of chronic lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV) infection established that there is heterogeneity in the exhausted anti-viral CD8+ T cell population [85, 86, 88, 91-93]. Within the exhausted CD8+ T cell pool are at least two subsets, one that serves as a progenitor-like population which retains the ability to proliferate in response to antigen and produce inflammatory cytokines, and the other which is more terminally differentiated and is less proliferative, but is more cytotoxic. The progenitor-like population can self renew and possesses stem-like properties, dividing to give rise to more progenitor cells as well as the terminally differentiated population. The progenitor-like population is defined by high levels of the transcription factor T cell factor-1 (TCF-1) and intermediate levels of PD-1, while the terminally-exhausted population lacks TCF-1 but expresses high levels of PD-1 and other inhibitory receptors including T-cell Immunoglobulin And Mucin Containing Protein-3 (TIM-3) [85, 86, 92, 93]. Additional studies are further refining our understanding of the diversity of exhausted T cell subsets, including the addition of more effector-like populations that diverge from the exhausted population early during infection, additional layers of transcriptional regulation early during subset development, as well as transitory populations that exist between the progenitor-like subset and terminally-exhausted subset [90, 94-97]. Some of these subpopulations have also since been described in both preclinical cancer models and patients with a number of different types of cancer including NSCLC, melanoma, prostate, kidney, and bladder cancer [89, 98-104], suggesting that the presence of these dysfunctional subpopulations is a common feature that is shared between exhausted CD8+ T cells in chronic infection and cancer. Although the progenitor-like subpopulation expresses lower levels of PD-1 than the terminally-exhausted subset, the progenitor-like subpopulation is preferentially responsive to PD-1 pathway blockade, showing a stronger degree of reinvigoration following PD-1 loss than the terminally-exhausted subset [85-88]. Preliminary findings in patients have suggested that higher frequencies of the progenitor-like subset are associated with better responses to immune checkpoint blockade [87, 89]. While our understanding of exhausted CD8+ T cell heterogeneity has progressed rapidly, several outstanding questions need to be addressed for translation of this knowledge to therapy: Is it possible to generate more of the progenitor-like population? Does functionality of the progenitor-like population erode over time similarly to the terminally exhausted population? How can the regenerative properties of the progenitor population be best balanced with the improved cytotoxicity of the terminally exhausted population, which is also critically important for direct killing of tumor cells? One proposed mechanism for the lack of durable reinvigoration following PD-1 blockade is the fixed epigenetic landscape of T cell exhaustion. It is well established that epigenetic regulatory mechanisms are critically involved in regulating gene expression programs within cells, and the state of T cell exhaustion is largely fixed at the epigenetic level. The epigenetic program of exhaustion diverges from functional effector and memory cells early following chronic infection (as early as day 7) [105, 106]. Importantly, at a population level, PD-1 blockade does not substantially change this fixed epigenetic landscape of exhaustion [107, 108]. Rather, PD-1 blockade allowed exhausted T cells to reengage with effector-like transcriptional programs operating within these open chromatin regions in an exhausted T cell [107]. Because the epigenetic state of exhaustion appears to be a major barrier to durable reinvigoration of CD8+ T cells, there is now increasing interest in therapeutically targeting populations at the epigenetic level to boost T cell functions. One approach supported by studies in mouse models is global modulation of epigenetic regulators. For example, targeting de novo DNA methylation (using either conditional knockout of the DNA methyltransferase Dntm3a or DNA demethylating agent 5-aza-2’deoxycytidine) synergized with PD-1 blockade to provide enhanced CD8+ T cell reinvigoration in chronic LCMV infection in mice [109]. An alternative approach is a more targeted manipulation of individual genes at the epigenetic level, which could be possible in adoptive cell transfer therapies like chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells. There has been significant interest in epigenetically targeting PD-1 because it is highly regulated at the epigenetic level. For PD-1, studies examining DNA methylation status [110], histone modifications [111], and chromatin accessibility regions (ChARs) (using Assay for Transposase Accessible Chromatin using sequencing or ATAC seq) [105, 107, 108, 112, 113] have demonstrated the dynamic nature of epigenetic-mediated regulation of Pdcd1 during acute and chronic antigen exposures. During chronic LCMV infection and HIV-infected individuals, the PD-1 locus remains demethylated in virus-specific CD8+ T cells, consistent with the elevated expression of PD-1 in these settings [110]. Work in chronic LCMV infection in mice first described a unique open chromatin region 23.8 kB upstream of the transcriptional start site of Pdcd1 [105]. Using CRISPR to delete this regulatory region reduced expression of PD-1 [105], though additional work is needed to clarify the impact of manipulating this region in vivo. Within the epigenetic framework regulating the Pdcd1 locus, there are at least ten transcription factor/complexes that can modulate PD-1 expression (NFATc1, c-fos/AP-1, FoxO1, STAT3, STAT4, Notch, ISGF3, and NF-κB as positive regulators; Blimp-1 and T-bet as negative regulators) [114]. As with PD-1, a number of studies have found that epigenetic modifications are critical in PD-L1 regulation. Work in multiple cancer types including NSCLC, glioblastoma, glioma, colorectal cancer, and head and neck squamous cell cancer has shown that PD-L1 expression and DNA methylation levels in the PD-L1 promoter are inversely correlated [115]. Histone modifications have also been associated with control of the gene encoding PD-L1, with acetylation being involved with increased PD-L1 transcription and trafficking [115, 116]. PD-L1 expression is also heavily regulated by a number of transcription factors and other signaling pathways, including PI3K-AKT, MEK-ERK, MYC, AP-1, NF-κB, JAK-STAT, and HIF-1α [115]. Collectively, these factors represent opportunities for modulating the PD-1/PD-L1 pathway, and represent potential targets for cancer immunotherapy. Lastly, an important factor that critically influences outcomes following PD-1 modulation is T cell location ( ). One hallmark of the PD-1 pathway is its ability to regulate T cells both in the secondary lymphoid organs and in non-lymphoid tissues; however, CD8+ T cell populations residing in non-lymphoid tissues and tumors are not necessarily going to respond the same way to blockade of PD-1 signals as CD8+ T cells residing in secondary lymphoid organs. Early work in tumors led to predictions that a main mechanism of action of PD-1 blockade was directly reinvigorating T cells in the tumor microenvironment itself, where levels of PD-1 are often high on T cells, and PD-L1 can be high in the tumor [20]. However, it is now well appreciated that the systemic immune response is impacted by PD-1 blockade, and plays a critical role in improved anti-tumor immunity in this setting [117-125]. In patients, recent data suggest that recruitment of new CD8+ T cell clones from the blood into the tumor, a concept termed “clonal replacement”, is associated with better responses to checkpoint blockade [122, 126, 127]. Preclinical studies have shown that removal of the tumor draining lymph node (LN) [117] or treatment with FTY720 to block LN egress [125] abrogates the efficacy of PD-1 blockade, suggesting that recruitment of anti-tumor T cells from the periphery into the tumor is an important aspect of how PD-1 enhances anti-tumor immunity. Moreover, PD-L1 on dendritic cells plays a critical role in anti-tumor immunity, and this is at least partially due to the ability of PD-1 to regulate T cells at the priming stage in the tumor draining LN [128]. Finally, work in chronic viral infection has shown that the progenitor-like exhausted CD8+ T cell population in chronic viral infection is preferentially located in the secondary lymphoid organs, while most of the CD8+ T cells in non-lymphoid tissues display a terminally exhausted phenotype, consistent with the notion that PD-1 blockade may have a more dramatic impact on the expansion of exhausted CD8+ T cell subpopulations in secondary lymphoid organs than non-lymphoid tissues [96, 129]. Collectively, these studies highlight the importance of considering the effects of anatomical location on response to PD-1 blockade, and the role of the systemic immune response in productive anti-tumor immunity ( ). PD-1 tempers the activation program during T cell priming in secondary lymphoid organs and controls the magnitude of the effector response PD-1 is at least transiently expressed on all T cells following acute activation, positioning this pathway to play a critical role in shaping the effector response and subsequently the memory response [10]. PD-1 engagement antagonizes the positive signals received through the TCR and CD28 [4, 130-133] rapidly acting as a brake to counterbalance the activation program. During acute activation, PD-1 can inhibit cell cycle progression through the G1 phase, as well as inhibit PI3K/Akt signaling [3, 130, 131, 134]. Additionally, PD-1 can alter T cell motility [135-137], further acting to counter productive T cell activation. Together, these effects of PD-1 signaling early during T cell activation act to dampen effector T cell responses in secondary lymphoid organs, resulting in diminished proliferation, effector cytokine production, and cytotoxic capacity [18]. Following acute antigen exposure, TCR signal strength and the formation of self-renewing central memory T cells are inversely correlated: Stronger TCR signals skew the response towards better effector T cell differentiation, while weaker TCR signals favor the development of central memory T cells [138-144]. Since PD-1 signaling reduces the TCR and CD28 signals [4, 130-133], PD-1 engagement during priming can limit the effector response. Many studies have shown that a loss of PD-1 signals leads to improved early control of diverse types of pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, and fungi [145-151]. This enhanced pathogen control is associated with improved effector T cell responses in these settings [84, 146, 148-151]. One fundamental role of the PD-1 pathway is tempering over activation of the adaptive immune response to mitigate immunopathology. The augmented effector responses that arise in the absence of PD-1 signals can come at the expense of increased immunopathology and damage to host tissues [148, 149, 152]. In PD-1 deficient mice in settings like LCMV [10, 84, 149] and Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection [153], the immunopathology caused by an overactive effector response can be fatal, highlighting the importance of restraining the effector activities of the immune system to protect self tissues. Collectively, these studies highlight the importance of PD-1 as a regulator of the balance between protective anti-pathogen immune responses and aberrant immunopathology, a role of the PD-1 pathway that is becoming increasingly relevant in therapeutic settings of PD-1 pathway blockade. Regulation of memory T cell responses by the PD-1 pathway One of the hallmarks of adaptive immune responses is the formation of immunological memory upon antigen clearance. Productive memory responses allow the host to respond faster upon reencounter of the same antigen due to the increase in quantity and quality of resting memory T cell populations compared to their naïve counterparts, as well as positioning of memory T cells in both lymphoid and non-lymphoid tissues [144, 154, 155]. PD-1 signaling can impact memory responses by a number of different mechanisms. First, the cues that CD8+ T cells receive during the priming and effector phases of an immune response shape the quantity and quality of the ensuing memory response. Consequently, loss of PD-1 early during the response can alter the balance between productive effector versus memory responses. As discussed above, the strength of TCR signaling is inversely correlated with the formation of long-lived central memory T cells [138-143]. Consequently, loss of PD-1 during the effector phase would result in a stronger TCR signal, and thereby would lead to impaired memory T cell responses. In acute influenza infection, this improved effector response in the complete absence of PD-1 pathway signals resulted in a more severe contraction of the number of antigen-specific T cells and poor memory CD8+ T cell responses [150]. Mechanistically, recent work suggests that a population of memory precursor cells expressing high levels of CD62L and heightened ability to respond to DNA damage are important for formation of long lived memory populations, and that inhibitory receptors including PD-1 and Lymphocyte Activating Gene-3 (LAG-3) are important in maintaining this population [156]. In contrast, some studies in acute LCMV [151] and intranasal Vaccinia virus infection models [157] have shown that loss of PD-1 signals early can potentially skew towards a central memory phenotype (increased CD62L). Further work is needed to better understand how PD-1 regulates the generation of different memory T cell populations including central, effector and resident memory T cells. The PD-1 pathway has distinct roles in regulating the differentiation of naive T cells into memory T cells, and modulating the responses of existing memory T cell populations. For example, studies using antibodies against the PD-1 pathway at different stages of the CD8+ T cell response to influenza infection have shown that blockade of the PD-1 pathway later during infection (starting at day 21) caused an increase in memory T cell numbers and production of the inflammatory cytokines interferon gamma (IFNγ) and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα) [152]. Moreover, blocking PD-1 during rechallenge with intranasal Vaccinia virus responses overcame memory defects resulting from a lack of CD4+ T cell help [158]. Likewise, PD-1-deficient cells had improved recall capacity following rechallenge with intranasal Vaccinia virus [157]. Interestingly, blocking PD-1 using antibodies only during the priming stage of influenza did not result in the same memory defect as complete PD-1 pathway knockout [150], suggesting that the PD-1 pathway can continue to shape the memory response after the initial priming phase of infection. Additional work is needed to clarify the impact of PD-1 on the formation and maintenance of CD8+ T cell memory in different settings. How the PD-1 pathway impacts memory T cell maintenance and functional capacity likely depends on context. For example, during acute systemic LCMV infection, virus is very rapidly cleared, and antigen does not persist long term. Early work in the acute LCMV model showed that antigen was not required for the long term maintenance of memory CD8+ T cells, since these cells could persist upon transfer into a Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) class I-deficient host [159]. However, for other types of infections, local antigen recognition is critical for the generation and maintenance of memory CD8+ T cell responses [160-164]. This is particularly well described in the lung, where numerous intranasal infections including influenza virus, vesicular stomatitis virus, and Sendai virus in mice have all shown some degree of prolonged antigen presentation [162, 165-168]. Whether the ability of PD-1 to continue shaping the memory response in the lung during later stages of influenza may be tied to prolonged antigen presentation, and whether similar results would be seen in a setting like acute systemic LCMV where antigen is not required for the long term maintenance of memory cells is unclear. Further clarifying the host factors that contribute to the involvement of the PD-1 pathway in host immunity will be critical for continuing to improve PD-1-based immunotherapies in patients. Regulating the regulators – PD-1 suppresses Treg cell functions It is now appreciated that PD-1 can regulate a number of cell types beyond conventional αβ T cells. Treg cells are a population of particular interest because these cells play a critical role in immune regulation. At least a fraction of Treg cells express elevated levels of the PD-1 receptor, poising the PD-1 pathway to regulate this population [169, 170]. By isolating PD-1hi and PD-1− cells from peripheral blood of healthy individuals, Lowther and colleagues controlled for differences in microenvironment to study the intrinsic impact of PD-1 expression on human Treg cells. Human Treg cells that expressed higher levels of PD-1 tended to have reduced suppressive capacity and increased IFNγ production [171]. Work in mouse models has shown that Treg cells from either PD-1-deficient or anti-PD-1-treated mice have improved suppressive capacity, consistent with a model that PD-1 inhibits Treg cell activation and function [172, 173]. In tumors, PD-1 blockade leads to both increased PD-1+ CD8+ T cell function as well as enhanced PD-1+ Treg cell-mediated immunosuppression [174]. The ratio of PD-1+ CD8 T cells to PD-1+ Treg at the outset of treatment may direct the outcome of the final immune response [174]. Consequently, the collective effects of PD-1 inhibitors on the functions of these opposing cell populations (effector cells versus regulatory cells) is important to consider when examining the impact of these therapies on overall patient outcomes. Collectively, these studies highlight an important role for the PD-1 pathway in modulating Treg cell activations and function. Recent work has implicated an over activation and expansion of Treg cells in patients with hyperprogressive disease (HPD) compared to non-hyperprogressive disease in a cohort of gastric cancer patients [173]. HPD following treatment with checkpoint inhibitors is defined as a rapid increase in tumor size shortly after initiation of therapy, and this is coupled with accelerated disease and poor survival [175]. While the concept of HPD is still debated within the field and the precise parameters used to define HPD are not well established, there have been a number of well documented reports of HPD following treatment with checkpoint inhibitors [175]. Importantly, the underlying biological mechanisms remain unclear, including how the checkpoint inhibitor might potentiate disease progression [175]. Kamada and colleagues propose that PD-1 blockade may activate and expand tumor-infiltrating PD-1+ Treg cells to overwhelm PD-1+ CD8+ T cells [173]. In this study, comparison of gastric cancer samples before and after anti-PD-1 therapy showed that patients who developed HPD had a marked increase in proliferation of Treg in the post-therapy sample compared to pre-therapy. In contrast, patients who did not develop HPD showed a reduction in proliferation of Treg following anti-PD-1 [173]. Since PD-1 blockade can also increase the suppressive capacity of Treg cells, increasing the number and/or activity of Treg cells in the tumor microenvironment may serve to tip the balance between regulatory and effector immune populations in favor of immune downregulation and tumor progression. Additional work is needed to define the underlying biological mechanisms contributing to HPD following checkpoint blockade, including how checkpoint inhibitors impact diverse regulatory versus effector immune populations. The ratio of PD-1+ CD8 T cells to PD-1+ Treg at the outset of treatment may be a biomarker for clinical response to PD-1 blockade [174]. Role of PD-1 in modulating non-T cell populations including innate lymphoid populations and tumor cells Innate lymphoid populations including innate lymphoid cells (ILCs) and NK cells are important contributors to protective immunity, but have germ line encoded receptors instead of the antigen receptors present in T cells and B cells that require V(D)J recombination for assembly. Some reports have shown that PD-1 can act as an immune checkpoint for these innate lymphoid populations, though there have been mixed reports on the extent to which PD-1 actively contributes to the regulation of these populations that have varied depending on disease context. PD-1 expression has been described on NK cells in some types of cancer, including RMA-S, RMA, TRAMP, and KP sarcoma in mice and Kaposi sarcoma, Hodgkin lymphoma, ovarian carcinoma, and lung carcinoma in humans [176], and some studies have shown that modulating PD-1 can impact NK cell functions [177, 178]. However, other work suggests minimal expression of PD-1 on NK cells in tumor-bearing mice (including B16, C1498, MCA) and patients (including melanoma, round cell sarcoma, and colon cancer) [177, 179-181]. Consequently the extent to which PD-1 on NK cells can contribute to regulating host immunity remains an active area of investigation. In ILCs, PD-1 expression can be found on ILC committed progenitor cells, but is down regulated upon differentiation [182, 183]. Re-expression of PD-1 has been observed on KLRG1+ ILC2 cells during lung inflammation in both mice and humans, and loss of PD-1 increased expansion of these cells [184]. PD-1 can also be expressed by ILC2 cells that infiltrate pancreatic ductal adenocarcinomas, and PD-1 blockade can expand these tumor ILC2 cells and promote anti-tumor immunity [185]. Lastly, some ILC3 cells can express PD-1 in pleural effusions during cancer [186] as well as pregnancy [187], highlighting the potential inhibitory role of PD-1 on ILC3 cells in these settings. In addition to innate lymphoid populations, the PD-1 receptor has been shown to be expressed by some tumor cells in both mice and humans [188]. Kleffel and colleagues showed that in melanoma, a subset of the tumor cells themselves can express the PD-1 receptor, and PD-1 signaling had promoted tumorigenesis in a cell intrinsic manner. Inhibiting the PD-1 pathway suppressed tumor cell growth [188]. The ability of PD-1 inhibition to directly impact the tumor cells and lead to suppressed growth could be one mechanism by which these inhibitors contribute to the positive clinical outcomes in melanoma patients. Additional studies are needed to determine if this tumor cell-intrinsic ability of PD-1 to suppress tumor cell growth is generalizable to other tumor types beyond melanoma. IV. Emerging uses of PD-1 pathway inhibitors in the clinic: toward earlier blockade Antibodies blocking PD-1 were first approved by the FDA for the treatment of advanced or metastatic melanoma in 2014. Since that time, antibodies blocking PD-1 or PD-L1 have been approved for over 20 types of advanced-stage cancer including NSCLC, RCC, head and neck cancer, bladder cancer, Hodgkin lymphoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, mismatch repair-deficient colorectal cancer (MSIhi), hepatocellular carcinoma, gastric cancer, cervical cancer, primary mediastinal B-cell lymphoma, small-cell lung cancer, cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, endometrial cancer, cancer of the esophagus, triple negative breast cancer and mesothelioma [19]. Response rates in approved indications range from 13% (gastric/gastroesophageal junction) to 69% (Hodgkin lymphoma) with the common solid tumors generally in the 20-30% overall response rate (ORR) range. PD-1 or PD-L1 agents have limited success in glioblastoma, microsatellite stable colon cancer, pancreatic, or prostate cancer. In light of this success, there is interest in expanding the use of PD-1 pathway inhibitors in early-stage cancers, where treatment is with curative intent. Perioperative PD-1 inhibition is being investigated in both the neoadjuvant (presurgical) and adjuvant (postsurgical) settings. In neoadjuvant therapy, PD-1 therapy is initiated and about two-three weeks later, the tumor is surgically removed. The primary tumor is leveraged as a source of tumor antigen and TILs that can be primed and/or expanded into anti-tumor T-cells following PD-1 blockade [189]. The hope is that following neoadjuvant PD-1 blockade, a substantial number of tumor-specific T cells will traffic into the blood before surgical removal of the tumor and function to eliminate residual tumor. The effect of PD-1 inhibitors on the anti-tumor immune response is quite rapid with a single dose of PD-1 inhibitor leading to brisk increases in TILs before surgery at three weeks in 10 of 20 melanoma patients. This increase in TIL was associated with major pathologic response and longer disease-free survival [118]. Moreover, as discussed previously in this review, preclinical studies have shown that removal of the tumor draining LN abrogates the efficacy of PD-1 blockade [117]. This finding argues that the ability of PD-1 inhibitors to promote an effective anti-tumor immune response might be enhanced when they are administered prior to surgery. While the addition of PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors has the potential to improve therapeutic efficacy and outcomes, this must be balanced against the risk of immune-related adverse events (irAE), which occur in a significant minority of patients receiving PD-1 pathway inhibitors. This is particularly relevant in the neoadjuvant setting, where the development of irAE has the potential to interfere with timely surgical resection necessary for curative treatment. Neoadjuvant PD-1 blockade was first evaluated for the treatment of early-stage NSCLC in a small phase-II trial of 21 patients with resectable early-stage (I, II, or IIIA) NSCLC [189]. A major pathologic response, defined as the presence of less than 10% viable tumor cells in the surgical sample, was seen in 9 of 20 (45%) of patients. The diversity of T-cell clones identified in the tumor and the blood increased after PD-1 inhibition in eight of nine patients evaluated. Just as importantly, neoadjuvant PD-1 inhibition in this study was associated with few side effects and was not associated with delays in surgery. These results prompted a number of additional phase-II studies investigating neoadjuvant PD-1 pathway inhibition either alone or in combination with standard-of-care chemotherapies [190-192], which have demonstrated similar findings, although the rate of major pathologic response has varied. Several larger phase-III studies investigating PD-1 inhibition alone or in combination with standard of care chemotherapies are underway including CheckMate 816, KEYNOTE-671, and IMpassion030. Phase-II trials have demonstrated improved rates of pathologic complete response (pCR) when PD-1 inhibitors are administered to patients with locally advanced melanoma in the neoadjuvant setting. In an early trial of neoadjuvant PD-1 blockade in combination with a BRAF/MEK inhibitor cocktail in melanoma patients with mutated BRAF, a pCR rate of 58% was achieved and impressive improvements in event-free survival (hazard ratio [HR] of 0.016) and distant metastasis-free survival (HR of 0.025) compared with standard-of-care surgery were seen [193]. A subsequent trial investigating neoadjuvant PD-1 inhibition alone or in combination with CTLA-4 inhibition enrolled 23 patients with locally advanced melanoma regardless of BRAF mutational status [194]. Combination PD-1/CTLA-4 blockade resulted in an impressive ORR of 73% and a pCR rate of 45%, but this was accompanied by substantial toxicity with 73% of patients developing grade 3 irAE. Monotherapy with PD-1 blockade was associated with an ORR of 25% and a pCR rate of 25% and had a much lower 8% rate of irAE; however, two of the patients in this group developed early disease progression preventing surgical resection during neoadjuvant PD-1 inhibitor treatment. The trial was stopped early due to the high rate of irAE in the combination PD-1/CTLA-4 inhibitor group and due to the low ORR in the PD-1 monotherapy group. This trial highlights the potential of neoadjuvant checkpoint inhibitor therapy to improve outcomes but also emphasizes the relevance of irAE and the need to prioritize and preserve timely surgical resection when checkpoint inhibitors are used in the neoadjuvant setting with curative intent. Similar results were seen in another phase-II trial with combination neoadjuvant PD-1/CTLA-4 inhibition for locally advanced melanoma [195]. More recently, analyses from the International Melanoma Consortium (INMC) and the OpACIN-neo trial have confirmed high rates of pathologic response in patients with locally advanced melanoma receiving neoadjuvant PD-1 or combination PD-1/CTLA-4 blockade [196, 197]. The INMC pooled analysis found that, in the 52% of patients achieving either a pCR or near pCR, the 2-year relapse-free survival was 96% and overall survival was 100%. This represents a significant improvement over the 60% 2-year relapse-free survival in patients receiving PD-1 or combination PD-1/CTLA-4 blockade in the adjuvant setting. The magnitude of this benefit can be further appreciated when one considers that the majority of relapses in stage III melanoma occur within the first two years following surgery [198]. The OpACIN-neo trial similarly reported a 97% 2-year relapse-free survival in patients achieving a pathologic response after neoadjuvant combination PD-1/CTLA-4 blockade. Moreover, the OpACIN-neo tested three dosing schedules and found that a treatment regimen with a lower ipilimumab dose was associated with a much lower 20% rate of grade 3-4 irAE while maintaining a high pathologic response rate of 77% [199]. Higher tumor mutational burden (TMB) and a high IFN-γ-related gene signature expression in pre-treatment biopsies were independently associated with attainment of pathologic response and a lower risk of recurrence [197]. Taken together, these data not only support the use of neoadjuvant PD-1/CTLA-4 blockade in locally advanced melanoma, but their comparison with outcomes from adjuvant studies provide real-world evidence that administration of checkpoint blockade before rather than after surgery may meaningfully enhance outcomes. Neoadjuvant and adjuvant chemotherapy are commonly used in early-stage breast cancer treatment and it is well established that attainment of a pCR is associated with a superior prognosis in this disease. Recent studies have examined the addition of PD-1 pathway inhibition to these regimens. In one trial enrolling stage II and stage III patients, the rate of pCR at the time of surgery in patients with triple-negative (hormone receptor negative and ERBB2/Her2 negative) cancer was 60% in those receiving the PD-1 inhibitor and chemotherapy compared with 22% in those receiving chemotherapy alone [200]. Those with hormone receptor positive cancer had a 30% rate of pCR when PD-1 inhibition was included compared with 13% in those who received chemotherapy alone. Similar results were seen in other trials [201] and additional phase-III trials evaluating PD-1 inhibition in the perioperative management of early-stage breast cancer are now underway. Dual PD-1/CTLA-4 blockade is highly effective in advanced-stage mismatch repair deficient (MMRd) colorectal cancer. In a recent study examining neoadjuvant PD-1/CTLA-4 blockade in early-stage (I-III) MMRd colorectal cancer, a pathologic response was observed in 20 out of 20 MMRd patients and 19 of 20 patients had a major pathologic response (<10% viable tumor) [202]. This study also included patients with mismatch repair proficient (MMRp) colorectal cancer, a tumor type which does not respond to PD-1/CTLA-4 inhibition in the metastatic setting. Surprisingly, a pathologic response was seen in 4 out of 15 (27%) early-stage MMRp patients and three of these patients had a major pathologic response. Double-positive CD8+ PD-1+ T-cell infiltration appeared to be predictive of response in MMRp tumors. PD-1 blockade has demonstrated efficacy against a subset of advanced-stage metstatic urothelial cancers. A recent phase-II study investigated two cycles of neoadjuvant anti-PD-L1 antibody therapy before cystectomy in 95 patients with muscle-invasive urothelial cancer and found that 31% of patients attained a pCR [203]. Interestingly, although TMB is associated with response to checkpoint inhibition in meststatic urothelial cancer, it did not appear to predict outcome in the neoadjuvant setting. Similarly, PD-L1 positivity was not predictive of outcome. The degree of CD8 T-cell infiltration and the activation state of these T-cells as measured by the percentage of CD8+ granzyme-B+ T-cells did correlate with response. Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a uniformly fatal malignancy that has suffered from a dearth of effective therapies [204, 205]. So far, trials of PD-1 inhibitors in recurrent glioblastoma, have failed to show a survival benefit over standard-of-care bevacizumab in newly diagnosed patients following surgery in combination with radiation, or in combination with radiation and temozolomide [205]. However, recent results suggest a potential benefit for PD-1 inhibition in the neoadjuvant setting. In a recent phase-II study, 35 patients with surgically-resectable, recurrent GBM were randomized to receive neoadjuvant plus adjuvant PD-1 inhibition or adjuvant PD-1 inhibition alone [127]. Patients receiving neoadjuvant PD-1 inhibition had a significantly longer median overall survival (13.7 months versus 7.5 months, HR 0.39, p=0.04) and a longer progression-free survival (3.3 months versus 2.4 months, p=0.03). Up regulation of T-cell and interferon gamma-related gene expression signatures and increased focal induction of PD-L1 was seen in resected tumors from the group that received neoadjuvant PD-1 inhibition. Additionally, enhanced clonal expansion of circulating T-cells was seen in patients from the neoadjuvant group when compared with those treated only in the adjuvant setting. Similar modulation of the inflammatory milieu of the tumor microenvironment was seen in a separate phase-II study with neoadjuvant plus adjuvant PD-1 inhibition in surgically-resectable recurrent GBM [206]. Neoadjuvant nivolumab resulted in higher immune cell infiltration and increased TCR clonal diversity among tumor-infiltrating T-cells. The median overall survival in this single-arm study was 7.3 months, which is in line with the historical prognosis for recurrent GBM [127, 206]. The primary endpoints of these studies were focused on biomarker investigation and future studies designed to prove clinical efficacy with adequate sample size calculations and clear clinical endpoint definitions will be necessary to determine whether neoadjuvant PD-1 inhibition is indeed beneficial in GBM [207]. Corticosteroid use should be minimized if possible to avoid deleterious effects on the anti-tumor immune response [208]. V. Concluding Remarks and Outstanding Questions Since its initial discovery, we have come a long way in unraveling the complexity of the PD-1 pathway. Elucidation of the binding partners for PD-1 and its ligands, and the differential ability of PD-1 to regulate T cells in varying differentiation states and anatomical locations provides deeper understanding of the multifaceted functions of this important immunoregulatory pathway. These insights also raise important questions of fundamental and translational significance. The answers to these questions will continue to shape our understanding of the PD-1 pathway and how to effectively and safely apply PD-1 modulation to diverse patient populations. What is the optimal timing of administering PD-1 inhibitors relative to other therapies and/or surgery? Will use of PD-1 inhibitors in earlier stage disease and/or in the neoadjuvant setting improve patient outcomes? Administering PD-1 inhibitors in the neoadjuvant setting has the potential advantage of targeting anti-tumor immune responses when more antigen is present, which may be beneficial for expanding these immune responses. Additionally, preclinical data suggest that PD-1 inhibition may be most effective if administered when the tumor draining LN remains intact, which offers another potential advantage of administering PD-1 inhibitors in the neoadjuvant setting. As the clinical data begin to mature, it will be important to evaluate whether PD-1 inhibitors show increased efficacy in the neoadjuvant setting compared to the adjuvant setting, and whether this altered timing impacts the incidence or severity of irAEs. Where are the most useful location and cell populations to sample for biomarker assessment? New insights into the locations where PD-1 inhibitors are acting raise questions about the ideal locations to sample to monitor responses to checkpoint-based immunotherapies. Further work is needed to determine the predictive value of sampling the tumor or the bloodas well as both PD-1+ CD8+ T cells and Treg. Can alternative methods of manipulating the PD-1 pathway be useful in cancer patients? To date, PD-1 manipulation in cancer patients has largely relied on use of PD-1 inhibitors in the form of monoclonal antibodies. The use of bispecific antibodies, which target PD-1 together with another receptor (e.g. CTLA-4, Tim-3, etc.) or cell type is an active area of investigation. Recent studies showing the opposing effects of PD-1 blockade on CD8+ T cells and Treg cells suggests that selective targeting of PD-1 to CD8+ T cells may be beneficial. In addition to use of PD-1 inhibitors, there is increasing interest in genetic manipulation of the PD-1 pathway in the setting of adoptive cell transfer therapies (e.g. CAR T cells, engineered T cells, etc.) Recent work has shown that complete PD-1 silencing impairs the anti-tumor function of CAR T cells [209], consistent with previous studies showing that complete genetic absence of PD-1 promotes terminal exhaustion in the preclinical setting [84]. It will be interesting to determine whether fine tuning PD-1 expression by targeting regulators of the receptor (e.g. epigenetic regulation) will be able to more durably improve functions. The complexity added by the PD-L1/B7-1 interaction suggests several new therapeutic opportunities. One would be to combine PD-L1 and CTLA-4 blockade. A second is to target the B7-1 dimerization surface, which might lead to enhanced PD-1 engagement of PD-1. Alternatively, this might be achieved with engineered B7-1 fusion proteins. A third might be to clinically test PD-L1 mAbs that block only the PD-L1/ B7-1 interaction. The PD-1 pathway plays multifaceted roles in regulating immune responses. PD-1 can modulate effector and memory T cells, Treg cells, NK cells, and ILCs. PD-1 regulates anti-tumor T cells in the draining lymph node as well as in the tumor. Timing of PD-1 inhibition may be important for durable anti-tumor immunity. PD-L1/B7-1 and PD-L2/RGMb/neogenin interactions broaden the impact of the pathway. Acknowledgements We apologize to those whose papers were not cited due to space constraints. was created with BioRender.com. A.H.S. received funding from the National Institutes of Health, grants P01 AI56299, P01AI039671, and P01 AI108545. G.J.F. received funding from the National Institutes of Health grants NIH P50 CA206963, P50CA101942, P01AI056299, R01 CA234018. J.A.T. is supported by an ASCO Young Investigator Award. Non-standard Abbreviations PD-1Programmed Death 1NKNatural KillerILCInnate Lymphoid CellPD-L1Programmed Death Ligand 1PD-L2Programmed Death Ligand 2RGMbRepulsive Guidance Molecule bCDCluster of differentiationCTLA-4Cytotoxic T-Lymphocyte-Associated Protein-4NSCLCNon-small cell lung cancerRCCRenal cell carcinomaHPDHyperprogressive DiseaseMMRdmismatch repair deficientMMPrmismatch repair proficientMSIhiMicrosatellite instability highTregregulatory T cellAPCantigen presenting cellDCDendritic CellTCF-1T cell factor-1TIM-3T-Cell Immunoglobulin And Mucin Containing Protein-3CARChimeric Antigen ReceptorTCRT cell receptorLAG-3Lymphocyte activating gene 3IFNInterferonTNFTumor necrosis factorMHCMajor histocompatibility complexLCMVlymphocytic choriomeningitis virusFDAFood and Drug AdministrationORROverall response rateTILTumor infiltrating lymphocytepCRpathologic complete responseINMCInternational Melanoma ConsortiumirAEimmune-related adverse eventTMBtumor mutational burdenGBMglioblastoma multiforme Footnotes Competing interests: A.H.S. has patents/pending royalties on the PD-1 pathway from Roche and Novartis. A.H.S. is on advisory boards for Surface Oncology, Elstar, SQZ Biotechnologies, Elpiscience, Selecta, Bicara and Monopteros, GlaxoSmithKline and Janssen, and consults for Novartis. A.H.S. has received research funding from Novartis, Roche, UCB, Ipsen, Quark, Merck and AbbVie unrelated to this project. G.J.F. has patents/pending royalties on the PD-1/PD-L1 pathway from Roche, Merck MSD, Bristol-Myers-Squibb, Merck KGA, Boehringer-Ingelheim, AstraZeneca, Dako, Leica, Mayo Clinic, and Novartis. G.J.F. has served on advisory boards for Roche, Bristol-Myers-Squibb, Xios, Origimed, Triursus, iTeos, NextPoint, IgM, Jubilant, Trillium, GV20, and Geode. G.J.F. has equity in Nextpoint, Triursus, Xios, iTeos, IgM, GV20, and Geode. Publisher's Disclaimer: This is a PDF file of an unedited manuscript that has been accepted for publication. As a service to our customers we are providing this early version of the manuscript. 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1010	dbpedia	2	14	https://mikeshaft.com/2021/05/15/crandall-wins-bbl-player-of-the-year/	en	• Crandall Wins BBL Player of the Year	http://mikeshaft.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Rob-Paternostro.jpg		[ "https://mikeshaft.com/wp-content/themes/MikeSHAFTdotCOM/img/tw.png", "https://mikeshaft.com/wp-content/themes/MikeSHAFTdotCOM/img/fb.png", "https://mikeshaft.com/wp-content/themes/MikeSHAFTdotCOM/img/em.png", "https://mikeshaft.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Geno-Crandall.jpg", "http://mikeshaft.com/wp-con...	[ "https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fridersbball%2Fvideos%2F183142673574521%2F&show_text=false&width=560" ]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[]	2021-05-15T00:00:00					https://mikeshaft.com/2021/05/15/crandall-wins-bbl-player-of-the-year/	It is the first time in seven seasons that a Leicester player has received the award, following Drew Sullivan in 2012-13 as the only two Riders to have ever won it in 33 BBL seasons. With coaches nominating their top three players, and points awarded for each position, Crandall won the vote by 10 clear points ahead of DeAndre Liggins of London Lions in second place, as he was voted in first by seven of the ten BBL Head Coaches, and in one of the top three spots by all of them. It continues an amazing run for point guards as the fifth season in a row that a floor general has lifted this award, with Justin Robinson and Rahmon Fletcher doing so twice each. The 6’4″, 24-year-old , Minneapolis-native joined Leicester in the summer after a season in the Czech Republic, and was previously a two-time All-Big Sky second team selection at the University of North Dakota before graduating from the powerhouse Gonzaga University. He made an instant impact, scoring 20 points in an early BBL Cup win over Newcastle Eagles, including nine in six fourth quarter minutes as Riders came from behind. He finished the season ninth in the BBL in scoring with 15.9 points per game, second in the league in assists (7.8), and fourth in steals (1.9), leading the league champions in all three categories. The crafty guard also drew the second most fouls of any player in the BBL as he proved difficult to contain going to the rim – including numerous highlight dunks over the course of the campaign – and he shot 80% from the free-free throw line on more than five attempts per game, second overall as one of only two players with more than 100 free-throw makes on the season. Crandall had nine double-doubles in BBL Championship play, which was third among all players, and was close to a triple-double on numerous occasions. He saved some of his best all-round performances for the biggest games, including a massive 18 points, 17 rebounds and eight assists in a road victory at the third-placed Plymouth Raiders; and 12 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds in a crucial March win over title rivals London Lions. His season high for both points (29) and assists (15) came in a decisive contribution in a 116-109 overtime victory over Manchester Giants at the Morningside Arena, as he scored seven points in the extra five minutes. Another home highlight just prior to that saw him hit a buzzer-beater to see off B. Braun Sheffield Sharks by 75-73. This final week of the season has already seen him elected to Molten BBL Team of the Year, and just miss out on a place in the Molten BBL Defensive Team of the Year by one vote. He also picked up a Molten BBL Player of the Month award in January, and made the weekly All-Star Five six times. Story – BBL
1010	dbpedia	2	80	https://www.odds.com.au/blog/afl/afl-rising-star-guide/	en	2024 AFL Rising Star Ultimate Guide	https://puntcdn.com/Logos/odds/favicon.ico	https://puntcdn.com/Logos/odds/favicon.ico	[ "https://puntcdn.com/odds/assets/img/odds-logo-orange.393c8e4.svg", "https://puntcdn.com/odds/assets/img/racing.1f57ed6.svg", "https://puntcdn.com/odds/assets/img/big-bash.e47ba6e.svg", "https://puntcdn.com/odds/assets/img/afl.3148f33.svg", "https://puntcdn.com/odds/assets/img/nrl.3c5b9e0.svg", "https://p...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[ "Marcus Bazzano" ]	2024-08-05T00:31:09+00:00	Ready to meet the AFL stars of tomorrow? Our 2024 AFL Rising Star guide covers Rising Star odds & nominations. Start reading and be informed!		https://puntcdn.com/Logos/odds/favicon.ico		https://www.odds.com.au/blog/afl/afl-rising-star-guide/
1010	dbpedia	2	38	https://www.basketballengland.co.uk/news/2021/bbl-monthly-awards-for-the-top-teams-in-the-north/	en	Monthly Awards for the Top Teams in the North	https://www.basketballen…1547929762670000	https://www.basketballen…1547929762670000	[ "https://www.basketballengland.co.uk/app_themes/be/img/be-logo.svg", "https://www.basketballengland.co.uk/App_Themes/BE/svg/arrow-right-red.svg", "https://www.basketballengland.co.uk/media/14921/collage.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1400&height=400&rnd=132816349398330000", "https://www.basketballengland.c...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[]	null	The first monthly awards of the 2021-22 BBL season have gone to representatives of the top two teams from the highly competitive BBL Cup North Group, with Lloyd Gardner and Jordan Johnson recognised for their early-season efforts.	en	/media/2383/be-favicon.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=16&height=16&rnd=131547929762670000		null	The first monthly awards of the 2021-22 BBL season have gone to representatives of the top two teams from the highly competitive BBL Cup North Group, with Lloyd Gardner and Jordan Johnson recognised for their early-season efforts. Manchester Giants finished atop that group with a 6-2 record, and their play-caller, Gardner, wins the Molten BBL Coach of the Month award for September/October. Giants split their opening two BBL Championship games last weekend for an overall record of 7-3 so far, which is the club’s best start to a campaign since they returned to the BBL in 2012. What will have particularly pleased Manchester’s fans – as they watch games in-person for the first time at the National Basketball Performance Centre – is that five of those triumphs have come in derby games against their rivals Cheshire Phoenix and B. Braun Sheffield Sharks, including going 4-0 against those opponents in the Cup. Adding their last game in the league, they have beaten North West rivals Cheshire on three occasions already and two of those have been nail-biters, both on the road, as they firstly came through overtime to win their opening game of the season, and then in their last outing won 92-91 on a late free-throw. Giants also beat Cheshire handily at home, and will host the North West derby once more on Friday 12 November, live on Sky Sports. The North Group was incredibly competitive, with the final placings only settled after the very last game, and Manchester finished top after also doing the double over Newcastle Eagles – the first time they had beaten Eagles back-to-back in nine years back in the top flight. The groundwork for this award, and Giants’ good start, was arguably done over the summer as Gardner recruited impressively. Adding to his local core of North West talent, he made a huge splash with the signing of Great Britain captain Dan Clark, alongside fellow internationals Josh Steel, Jamell Anderson and Will Saunders; and added to that the dynamic American backcourt of Tyrik Armstrong and Martaveous McKnight, who between them are averaging a combined 29 points, eight assists and seven rebounds per game, shooting 39% from the three-point line. Armstrong has featured three times in the weekly BBL All-Star 5, joint-most of any player so far, while Clark has featured twice and McKnight has been an off the bench selection on three occasions. With shooters all over the floor, and making more than 10 three-pointers a game at a league second best 37%, Giants are the third highest scoring team in the BBL through the Cup games, and second in bench scoring – with that depth being a key emphasis of the new-look Giants. Picking up the Molten BBL Player of the Month award to open the new season is Glen Luss Glasgow Rocks’ new point guard, Jordan Johnson, who joined in the summer following professional campaigns in the NBA G-League, the Netherlands and Kosovo, after graduating from UNLV where he posted a standout 14 points and six assists a game. Glasgow were the only team to beat Giants in the BBL Cup group stages, twice, and Johnson was big in both of those games, firstly with 19 points, eight rebounds and eight assists at the Emirates Arena, and then with 15 points, eight rebounds and eight assists on the road, helping the team to a 5-3 start. Rocks finished second in the group to progress to the BBL Cup quarter finals with a home tie, and overall for the months of September and October Johnson averaged 19 points, eight assists and six rebounds per outing, shooting the three at 37%, but perhaps more impressively showing his strength going to the rim as he shot 60% inside and got to the free-throw line five times a game, drawing the most fouls of any player and scoring the second most free-throws overall. Through the Cup campaign so far, he is second in the BBL in scoring and third in assists. Perhaps his standout performance came in the 100-93 home win over Cheshire Phoenix that guaranteed second place in the North group, as Johnson posted a huge double-double of 21 points and 15 assists, including an astonishing 14 points and seven assists in a fourth quarter where Rocks scored 31 points to come from behind – they only scored three baskets in that fourth period that Johnson wasn’t involved in. He scored eight points inside the last three minutes, including the three-pointer that broke a tie and put Glasgow up for good in a key victory. Johnson has shown great consistency, with more than 15 points and more than five assists in every game he has played, while he has twice been selected to the BBL All-Star 5 already this season. This weekend will see the two prize winners clash as Giants host Rocks on Sunday at the National Basketball Performance Centre, although Gardner and his team must first negotiate another clash with local rivals Sheffield on Friday night.
1010	dbpedia	3	1	https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/nextday-round-20-red-ulk/	en	Barthel returned and looked good for Fenerbahce	https://media-cdn.incrow…:900:nowe:195:65	https://media-cdn.incrow…:900:nowe:195:65	[ "https://media-cdn.incrowdsports.com/23610a1b-1c2e-4d2a-8fe4-ac2f8e400632.svg", "https://media-cdn.incrowdsports.com/23610a1b-1c2e-4d2a-8fe4-ac2f8e400632.svg", "https://media-cdn.incrowdsports.com/23610a1b-1c2e-4d2a-8fe4-ac2f8e400632.svg?width=210&height=210&resizeType=fill&format=webp 210w 210h", "https://me...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[ "Euroleague Basketball" ]	2024-05-26T17:15:19.856000+00:00	Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul has been without power forward Danilo Barthel for most of the season and now that he's back, he's definitely helping.	en	/favicons/euroleague/180.png	Euroleague Basketball	https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/nextday-round-20-red-ulk/	Barthel joined the club Istanbul last season after four consecutive campaigns with FC Bayern Munich. He averaged 6.3 points with very good shooting (57.8% 2FG, 41.2% 3FG, 88.4% FT) and 3.1 rebounds in 29 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague games in his first season with Fenerbahce. Before Sunday, however, Barthel had only played one game this season, spending less than 4 minutes on the floor in Round 2 against Panathinaikos OPAP Athens on October 7, 2021. He didn't even have time to shoot the ball. Almost five months later, Barthel is back in action and appears to be a solid contributor off the bench in his first games back. He made his return in Round 27 against AS Monaco after practicing with the team a couple of times. Barthel saw a good chunk of playing time, more than 18 minutes, and made the most of it, finishing that game with 10 points. Two days later, in a rescheduled game from Round 19, Barthel had another good performance in a losing effort against Crvena Zvezda mts Belgrade with 15 points on near-perfect shooting - 5 of 6 inside the arc and burying his only three-point attempt and a pair of free throws. In the last two games, Barthel has averaged 12.5 points (87.5% 2FG, 100% 3FG, 88.9% FT) and a PIR of 15.0. It is a good sign for Fenerbahce to have an in-form Barthel back for the most decisive stretch of the regular season.
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No. 3 NEW YORK CITY, THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 1923 48 PAGES : " • EQUITY SUSPENDED 12,081 OVERDOSE OF SIMILARITY IN - VAUDEVILLE, SAY BOOKERS Next Season's Routes on Big Time Now Going Out for Comedy Turns and Acts in "One" — Turns Without Originality Cannot Advance Next season's routes now going 6at of the Keith office include mostly comedy turns and acts in .'"one." The bands* are not being routed at present, due to the desire 'of the booking men to wait until as- , oured the band craze will survive another season. This applies mostly to the straight bands, and not bands with specialty people added. A booking meeting will be held next week in which the importance of how material will be emphasized for next season. It is the consensus of opinion among the bookers vaudeville is now suffering from an overdose of too much similarity in material. A popular song that clicks will be Bung to death within a month, and the same fate follows a new gag that becomes popular. New acts appear occasionally without one original line, piece of business or dialog. Although many bf this type secure bookings in the neighborhood houses, they can never attain the best bookings Where a sophisticated audience re- fuses to accept the hackneyed mate- rial. This condition keeps the big time regulars going along year in and year out with very few new faces. iThe public like to see newcomers of ability, but they are few and far between. The small time for these reasons has not developed enough new acts to replace those practically playing themselves out and others who have lost their value through lack of pro- gresslveness and showmanship. It Is currently rumored that a time limit may be placed on acts of a certain type to insure a new act each season. JUBILEE N. G. FOR THEATRES New York's bilver jubilee in cele- bration of the 25th anniversary of .the formation of Greater New York is a flop so far as Broadway's thea- tres are concerned. The Jubilee ■DW In its second week, has another two weeks to go. but the legitimate managers arc unconcerned whether it ends any tunc before. FOX TAKES CENTRAL The Shuberts have leased the Central. New York, to William Fox from Sept 1 to Feb. 1 Fox will use the house for Ills jpecial film showings, opening with if Winter Comes ■ MEMBER OF EQUITY DIES IN BELLEVUE Friends Appealing to Organi- zation Informed Equity Has No Funds for Needy Leo Frankel, dramatic actor, was taken seriously ill at his home on West 44th street, New York, about two weeks ago. He continued to grow worse. As his funds became exhausted, and he was a member of Equity, that organization was appealed to by friends of Frankel. They were informed Equity had no charity fund to take care of such cases, and nothing could »e done. Frankel was taken to Bellevue where everything possible was done for the sufferer, but the disease was too far advanced for remedy and he died May 29. TWO WEEKS' FAIR Horde of Buyers Expected in New York July 23 Aug. 6 • The National Merchandise Fair is to be held fn New York for two weeks, July 23-Aug. 3. Four floors of the Grand Central Palace are to be devoted to the wholesale and manufacturing end of the trade, while the 69th Regiment Armory will be turned over to the ready-to- wear garment manufacturers. There is a possibility that still another building also on Lexington avenue may be taken over for one of the added attractkuis in conjunction with the exposition. The affair is to be the biggest of its kind that has ever been held in New York City by the garment trade. It will attract a tremendous number of out-of-town buyers. At the (J rand Central Palace over 1,000 spaceg at in average price of $750 each had been disposed of up to early "this week, which will give that structure a return of $7r>0,000 on the two weeks tint the exposi- tion is to be held without counting the possibility of the gate. Famous French Conductor Dies Paris, June 6 Camille Chevillard, famous Pronofc musical conductor, controlling the Iitmoureux orchestra, died this week at the age of 64 \ ! AMAZES MEETING Annual Gathering of Equity Fails to Disclose Financial Statement — Many Ques- tions Asked by Frank Sheridan — Unsatisfactory Answers by Emerson and Gillmore — Plead Delay Caused by Los Angeles Branch — Benefits Unprof- itable — Queries on Ex- penditures — Officers and Councilmen Re-elected SMALL CROWD ATTENDS At the annual meeting of Equity Monday in New York a gasp could be heard throughout the attendance when it was announced 12,081 mem- bers had been suspended for non- papment of dues. Grant Stewart had given out the following statistics: New members for the past yr, 2,045; life mem- bers, 6; resignations, 206. The next announcement was of the suspensions. Frank Gillmore explained that these had not been expelled, but can be placed in good standing again by payment of back dues. But the effect was dispelled by this statement. Stewart sensed this and hastened to read that there had been no ex- pulsions, but 73 deaths, and asked those present to stand in silence while he read the names. The attendance at the annual meeting Monday of Equity was far from satisfactory to the officials and decidedly illuminating as to the calibre of members in attend- ance. There were barely 400 pres- ent, mostly well on in years, and not 10 recognized standard actors amongst them, not counting those on the platform. The meeting, scheduled to open at 2 p. m., got under way .it 2 : 4f> and concluded at 4:15. Most of the time was consumed with matters usually considered foreign to an Important business meeting. This may or may not have been under expert advice. There were IS men and three TERROR OF THE BORDER RUNNERS UNDER ARREST AS BOOTLEGGER Ralph Hackmeister, Former Customs Guard. Held Under Bail Following Arrest by Federal Men When Found with Alleged Liquor in Car WILL ROGERS CRIED AT GOOD-BYE P ARTY Gala Time, With Tears, as Hu- morist Said Au Revoir to "Follies" women on the onVial platform Thr- ones recognized were John Miner - son, Prank Gillmore, Paul Turner (attorney), Kdmund Breese, John Cope. Jane Cowl and Dorothy Bry- ant (secretary of the Chorus Union). In opening the meeting Ihnerson suggested all newspaper references to the plans of Equity officials (Continued on page 47) Tears mingled freely with laugh- ter as the members of Ziegfeld "Follies" company, including house attaches,, stagehands, members of Mr. Ziegfeld's office force, gathered on the stage of the Amsterdam The- atre after the show Saturday night for a party to give a fitting fare- well to Will Rogers. There was hardly a dry eye in the group of almost 300 people when Will, fol- lowing a speech by Gene Buck, stood on a chair to make his fare- well address. Will cried openly and admitted to the company that he finally had to confess what he had been trying to conceal for a long time, that he is effeminate. The tears, said Will, proved It. The first tear of the night came when the audience gave a spon- taneous farewell to Will just before the last curtain fell. It seemed that everyone in the audience knew he was leaving, In spite of the fact that no public announcement had been made. As the curtain fell with Will in the center, the orchestra played "Old Lang Syne" and the audience stood and cheered and yelled for a speech. Tears rolled down Will's cheeks as he bowed his acknowl- edgements, and Ma.-y Baton kissed him. Will had to have an hour alone In his dressing room before he trusted himself to come down to Join the party on the stage. He felt the tears coming again, however, and stayed In the property room until Buck dragged him out to the centre of the stage. Gone m.ide a fine Jpeech, ending by calling Rogers ' alio greatest of all monologists. and one of the sweetest souls that God ever put tho breath of life Into." Rogers was making ■.. big effort to choke v.back the tears as he si irted talking }\|<> said : 'Friends. I've got to admit to a weakness. I don't wmi you folks to think I'm acting. I wish I was good enough an actor to hide what I feel, but I can't. I'm all blubbered up and can't do a darn thing. I wint to admit something to you (Continued on page 4) Albany, N. Y., June 6. Ralph Hackmeister has been held under ball on the charge of attempt- ing to transport liquor through New York State. He was detained by federal men at West Mountain. ■near here, and a car full of liquor alleged to have belonged to him was seized. It's not the usual rum running case. Hackmeister not so long ago was a U. S. Customs guard at Rouse's Point, where he was known to the bootleggers as the terror of the border. Among the bootleggers of those days it was conceded that no one could get to Hackmeister, and anyone running the Canadian line was more fearful of the fearless Customs guard than any other man or thing along the border. Hackmeister was looked upon as a two-gun man, a dead shot, and his gun was said to have h"Id several notches that denoted drivers of fl«e- ing cars Hackmeister had gone after. / A story known to but a few mil never published Is of a New York bootlegger who decided that If Hackmeister could be detained in conversation at a given point, liquor could pass him on another road meanwhile. To aceomplish his end the bootlegger engaged a young woman from the stage in New York, an attractive-looking girl of bright mind and hair (rod head) as his assistant. They drove to Canada In a car, meeting Hackmeister on the way and waved to him at close range with the girl smiling. On their way back In a roadster again Hackmeister spied and hailed them. The girl, in her most engag- ing manner, held him in conversa- tion until the bootlegger's trucks had gone south on another road. It was claimed by the bootlegger and the girl It was the only time a rum runner had ever put over my- thing on Hackmeister, who. while In the service, bore an unblemished reputation. Dillingham in Vienna London, .Jurw 6 Charles Dillingham, who is in Vienna, Is expected here the iii»« r part of the week. COSTUMES Who will make your next ones? Those who have bought from us say— BROOKS-MAHIEU 1 137 B'way T«l If H I'-r.n N V. City _ 11,000 Costumes for Rental VARIETY'S LONDON OFFICE p A D I P C CABLE ADDRESS, VARIETY, LONDON WllllVatf 8 St. Martin's Place, Trafalgar Square 2096 Regent Thursday, June 7, 1923 VAUDEVILLE BRANCH DEFIES EQUITY; DARES IT TO FIGHT A. A. F. Member Gives Version Why Equity Post- poned Its Vaudeville Intentions Until June, 1924 — Some Direct Remarks 4, The story that Equity, through ito council, had decided not to In- terfere in the vaudeville situation until (at the earliest) June, 1924, whfii the P. M. A. contract Jssuc will have to be decided one way or the other, reached the officials and hoard of directors of the A. A. F. (Vaudeville Branch) and it found tbem in no receptive or grateful frame of mind. Equity's Vove was classified by A. A. P. representatives as a well developed Cfise of cold feet, induced by the knowledge that Mountford, FitzPatrick and their supporters were preparing to carry the war to Equity, instead of waiting for Equi- ty's first move. Fearful of what revelations might be made, the A. A. V. claim, the Equity crowd quit cold, and not through any consider- ation for the A. A. F. ' "Equity knew that arrangements had been made by the A. A. F. to hold an open meeting in a Times square theater next Thursday (to- day), at which the whole story was to have been told to the actors or anyone else who cared to hear it. Also that it was the intention of the A. A. F. to force the Equity to open its books by court action, in answer to Paul Dulzell's statement that Equity had over 2,000 vaudeville actors in its membership. 'If this is true, Equity has over $24,000 of our money, which belongs to uh and which we want. "This matter will have to be ad- justed in any case, but we have called the meeting off. "The Equity crowd has made a ridiculous exhibition of themselves with their bluffs at the Pla/.a hotel meeting, and their published state- ments in s<»me papers," an A. A. F. member said. "These fellows who talk about fighting the managers, why are they afraid to give the A. A. F. a battle? "They started on up," he contin- ued, "and while it only takes one to start a light, it takes two to quit. The A. A. F. is not doing any quit- ting.. "Equity does not want to forget how the 1910 strike was engineered, and by whom. Also how at critical times, instead of sturdy action, the supposed leaders of the strike burst into tears and ask what must be done. If they have learned to fight on their own since then, and want a fight with the A. A. F., wo are more than willing to accommodate them, and if we are licked we'll at leant go down with our colors fly- ing," the same member concluded. BARRIE WILL WRITE FOR MAUDE ADAMS Open Question if Actress Re- turns to Stage — Sentiment Behind New Piece London, June 6 During her visit here Maude Aii.inis arranged with Sir James Barrie for him to write a new play for her, although it is doubtful if she will ever return to the stage. The deal was arranged for senti- mental reasons, Miss Adams' ap- pearance in a Barrie play having established him as a playwrighL Barrie has also promised to write \| Dave Qhasen said to Jean Middle- ton and she didn't answer. Then Dave Chasen said, "I won't speak to Jean Middleton," and Jean Mid- dh ton sent Dave Chasen a cable to England, where he is now the biggest single comedy hit the U. S. A. has sent over, even bigger than Van Hoven, and that's talk- ing. Dave Chasen cabled back to Jean Middleton, who was a riot at the Palace, Chicago, last week, and Ernie Ball told Jean Middleton not to answer Dave Chasen's cable, and Harry Ashton, who has The Tab Shop at 122 West Grand avenue, Chicago, wrhere for very little money, a dollar or so. you can get some of Harry's monologues, nigger acts and so on, and Dave Big Riot in England Chasen and Jean Mid- ih the fall. Douglas in the mean- time win appear in vaudeville and has also sent for the script of Booth Tarkington's "Seventeen." a play for' Tom Douglas to be ready \| dleton ft and Uon Huddle and Dave Chasen Dave Chasen Dave Chasen Dave Chasen, and as long as I'm paying for this thing why not Frank Van Hoven? „ Direction EDWARD S. KELLER, who will some day book Wal Lang- try and Dave Chasen the Swansea Kids. FRANK VAN HOVEN VOLUNTARY "ANGEL" Scotchman Guarantees Losses "Ned Keane" for London, June 6. "Ned Keane of Old Drury," an- nounced to close at the Drury Lane June 2, will run at least another fortnight. Samuel CJreenlees, a wealthy man, witnessing a performance, volun- teered to assume two weeks' losses to give the show a chance to grow. Greenlees, a retired distiller, said \o a Variety representative: "I had hoped my identity would not be known, merely wanting o help what I consider a good play and good acting. But I am a Scotchman and exacted of the management if any profits I must share." FILM CASE ABROAD Codsol and Hess Goldwyn vs. in London — Stoll. Iiondon, June 6. Frank J. Codsol and Gabriel Hess have arrived here in the interests of the Goldwyn suit against the Stoll Film Co. The action is based on a split be- tween the two firms which occurred three years ago when Goldwyn stopped delivering pictures to Stoll for British distribution. Stoll in turn ceased payments to Goldwyn on previous releases. Eminent counsel lias been re- tained by both sides, with the ac- tion to be heard this week. 'OLIVER CROMWELL'UNLIKELY London, June 6. John Drink water's "Oliver Crom- well" was presented May 29 at His Majt sty's by Henry Ainley by ar- rangement with George Grossmith and J. A. E. Malone. The piece is gloomy and episodic but contains a brilliant stellar role for Ainley, who was well received. II- six < ♦ sh in iinlibi.iy The supporting cast includes Ireni Rookc, Clare Harris, Mary O'Far- rell, Harcourt Williams, Milton Ros- mer, Howard Pose and Murray Kin- nell. BERNARD SHAW REVIVED Paris, June 6. The sarcastical dramatic fable bearing the title locally of "An- drocles et le Lion" in a prolog and two acts by Bernard Shaw, adapted to the French stage by' Henriette and Augustin Hamon, was revived by Jacques Hebertot at the Comedie des Champs Elysees last week and obtained fairly good notices. The title role of Androcles is held by a corpulent looking comedian, Evseef, with the Russian-Swiss actor George Pitoeff as Caesar and hia wife Ludmilla Pitoeff as Lavinia. Pierre I'rondaie's four-act melo- drama from the novel of Claude Farrere, "L'Homme qui Assassina," was revived at the Theatre dc Paris last Friday, with Andre Brule, Jules Toulout, Paul Escoffler, Gaston Sev- erin, Madeleino Lely (role of Lady Falkland), Marie Marcilly. MM. YORSKA'S NOSE AGAIN REMODELED Actress Improving Profile by Operation — Second Attempt WANT VAN HOVEN BACK London, June 6. The public over here are asking for Van Hoven — when is he coming back? In the face of all hits it is safe to say Van Hovert is one of the inggest things the United States ever vcr.t to England. He ranks with the big- native stars and can play in and around London for life, though he i.s considered one of the biggest draws in the provinces. Paul OTHER FOREIGN NEWS (Continued on page 34) SPECHTS BANDS HIT Loudon, June 6. an] Specht ami his band opened at Lyon's Cornerhouse restaurant May 30 and were enthusiastically received. The restaurant has, been packed continuously from morning until closing hour since the orchestra npttn.l ., TERMS FOR TIV0LI London, June 6. Jack McKeon sailed June 2 on the Aquitania without disclosing the status of the lease he is reported as having secured on the Tivoll. It appears that Famous Players will secure the house at either £35,- 000 pounds rental and . r >0 per cent, of the profits or buy it foi £400,000. Paris, June 6. Mme. Yorska, a Franco-American picture actress, has undergone an operation again, Dr. Bourget, a Paris surgeon, having remodeled her nose. Yorska desires to improve her profile for the screen, having had her nose remade in America some years ago. The result of the latest surgical effort is unknown. Calve at Benefit Emma Calve sang benefit performance mologist Institute. aris, June 6. Saturday at a for the Ento- LONDON CLOSINGS Four Plays Are Ending Week Runs This London, June 6. "The Bad Man" closes Thursday (June 7) with Matheson Lang to revive "Carnival" Saturday. "Her Temporary Husband" at the Duke of York's, Capel'S insect play, "And So Ad Infinitum," at the Re- gent, and "The Rainbow Revue" at the Empire close Saturday. MAURDU'S COMEDY Odeon Unsuited for This Romantic Melodrama The initial presentation of Pierre Maurdu's three-act comedy entitled "Madame La Societaire" was fairly well received at the Odeon May 30. The 'Odeon is unsuited -or this ro- mantic type of melodrama. The title signifies a leading mem- ber of the Comedie Francaise named Juliette, who has an illegitimate daughter she educates as her niece. A friend makes love to both mother and daughter. The latter prefers a nephew and marries him. The actress marries her son-in-law's father. Andrce Megard is in the actress role with Renee Devillers as the daughter. Robert Arnops plays the daughter's husband with Andre Va- rennes, a modern Don Juan, as the uncle. FLORENCE WALTON IS IN WITTY PARIS REVUE Dancing with Her Husband, Leon Leitrim — Amusing Peace Conference "DOVER ST. TO DIXIE" HAS GOOD CHANCE First Part Needs Revision — "Plantation" Colored Con- tingent Gets Over London, June 6. "From Dover Street to Dixie," a heterogeneous 'revue, opened May 31 at the Pavilion. The first part is made up of the usual ingredients, with Stanley Lupino chief comedian.' This section heeds drastic revision. The second half is given over en- tirely to colored players (from the "Plantation" cabaret, New York) in a plantation revue and was received tumultuously with every indication Florence Mills and company have established themselves here. At the conclusion of the perform- ance the pit started booing, but it was impossible to determine wheth- er it was intended for the colored artists, entire entertainment or first part. The pit generously applauded throughout the second half. Hannen Swaffer, a theatrical pjir- agrapher for the "Daily Graphic" and "Sunday Times," was refused admittance to the Pavilion by Charles B. Cochran on the opening night. Cochran took trie newspaper man by the arm, informing him he could not come in and returned the money for the purchased tickets. Swaffer has beenperslstehtly pan- ning "Colored Invasion" since the announcement was made Of the coming of the colored troupe for the former Empire show. The first part of the Pavilion show has been since speeded, with splendid' business resulting. The colored company has been inun- dated with offers for cabaret, and will probably come to an agreement with one of the big night clubs trhortly. Paris, June 9. Zepp and Deyrmons' witty revue produced at the Theatre Marigny May 31 was well received, with Flor ence Walton dancipg with her hus- band, Leon Leitrim, the star. Local artistes in the cast are Milton and Palau, Mesdamcs Armando Casslve, Lucyenne nerval, Josette Givrav, Yvonne Lorris and Miles, Fretter- ique and Moskovina, dancers. ' < Topical skits cleverly introduced predominate the piece. Mis» "Wal- ton represents wealthy America 1 re- membering France's ancient friend- ship. A pence conference with the nations arming is amusingly devel- oped. The comparison of a fash- ionable resort called the Cafe Amer- icain to-day and several years ago constitutes a diverting scene. Half of the stage is of a famous cafe 50 years ago and the other naif the same boulevard cafe at present. Characters of both dates are intro- duced, displaying our forefathers taking their pleasures joyfully, whereas the present generation ap- pears weary. ■ . • The Marigny revue will probably attract foreign visitors on tke- strength of the attractive Walton dancing. She is co-operating with manager Duval in opening a caba- ret called Ouistiti, on the first floor of the Marigny theater overlooking the Champs Elysees, with appear- ances to be made there nightly wiih Leitrim after the revue, the music to be furnished by the Red Devil, a colored jaz» Land. CRUDE DRAMA, BUT SUCCESS London, June 6. "The Outsider," a strong inter- esting drama, crudely constructed, was presented at the St. James May 31. The piece contains a unique idea and is well played by Leslie Faber and Isabel Elsom. It appears to be a success. Falls' Turn Registers London, June 6, Archie and Gertie Falls' opening at Stratford this week registered an excellent impression. IN LONDON London, May 29. Some Weeks ago Variety's London correspondent received and trans- mitted to America a cable to the effect Roscoe ('"Fatty") 'Arbuckle was in London. The report ema- nated from a man called Charles H. Johnson, who said be was the first officer of the steamship "President Adams" and Arbuckle had ero on her under an alias. The story was borne out by the appearance in London of a man who might ♦•a«i!y have l»» « n taken for Arbuckle. Apparently this man was support- ing the story and doing well on his likeness to the famous comedian. The sequel has been written in police court records to the effect that Johnson had not been to sea for two years, was not the first of- ficer of the American steamship, •President Adams," and had lived for some time by forging sailing masters' advance pay notes. For this latter mistake he is now re- ading as a guest of the King in of trial His Majesty's it was proved din bis his heavy American a Britisher. prisons. At that, desplt accent, he was Julian Wylic slvely for the summer show. "Wylio Tate 1023" at Blackpool company including is going in exten- "Pierrot" type of H e produced the Super Pierrots of on May 19, the Jack Edge and some half dozen other principals Tii. y have a repertoire of 250 items. Early in June he will produce an- other show of the same description at Douglas (Isle of Man)! This will ociupy a new open-air thtatn The Wylie-Tate big shows with prominent stars in the cast have been proved to be too expensive tW touring. List year's working of Rlvoll, the Fast End supcr-kincma, opened by Walter Wanger. resulted in a loss of £ 0,636. It was run with high- class variety and big pictures. The building has now been let at a (Continued on page 34) SAILINGS June 26 (New York to LondOjp), Ely Stroock (Brooks-Mahleu Co) (Reliance). June 12 (New York for London) Harold Crane (Aquitania). June 9 (New York to Southamp- ton), George M. Cohan and wfie (Majestic). June 9 (New York to London), Morris Gest (Olympic). June 9 (New York to London), Kimberly and Page (Orbita). June 7 (New York to Naples), May Dowling and mother (Patria), June 6 (New York to Havre), Perez and Marguerite (Paris). June 6 (New York to Paris); Irene Fenwlck, Florence Macbeth, Eva Lei Callienne, Mercedes de Acoeta, Ernest Schelling, Robert Milton, Mary Lewis, Jack Daugherty and the principals of the Goldwyn pic- ture, "The Eternal City," including Lionel Barrymore, Barbara Lai Marr, Montague Love, Bert Lytell (Paris). June 5 (New York to London), Carl Randall, Mme. Margaret Mat- zenauer, Frank Albeit ( Bercngaria)'* June 5 (New York to Southamp* ton), Charles Gebest (Mauretanla) 4 June 5 (New York to London), Helen Trix, Josephine Trix, May, Tully, Mrs. A. H. Woods, Arthur' Ilammcrstein (Berengaria). June 2 (New York to London)* Joseph Conrad, Ivor Novello, Marie Doro, Mitzi, A. H. Woods, Ben Blumenthal, A. P. K; ye, Mary Kaye, Michael Michaelcsko, Yvette Rugel, Mischa Elman and several members of the Jewish Art Theatre (Majes- tic). June 2 (New York to London)* Margaret Leahy (Cedric). June 2 (New York to Bremen), Millo Picco (America). June 2 (New York to London), Neysa Tempest (Albania). June 2 (New York to Hamburg), Hilda Spong, Mis. Frederic Do Belleville (Ohio). June 2 (New York to London), Mitzi (HajOS) (Majestic). June 2 (New York for London), J. Robert Rubin (Majestic). Juno 2 (New York to London), Hilda Spong (Ohio). May 31 (New York to Panama), entire company (32) of -Say It with Jazz* (Santa Elisia). THE TILLER SCHOOLS OF DANCING 143 Charing Cress Road LONDON Director, JOHN TILLER WILETTK KERSHAW OITARANTY TRUST CO. 122 Fifth Avenue j.fw Thursday, June 7, 1923 VAUDEVILLE SEE KELLEY WINS GOOD WILL CASE; PRECEDENT FOR SHOW BUSINESS Treasury Department Ruling Saves $200,000 to Ring- ling Heirs — Rule Applies to All Inheritances in Amusement Field By a decision of the Board of Ap- peals and Review of the Inheritance Tax Division of the U. S. Treasury Department, handed down late last week, it is ruled on the argument of John M. Kelley that the good will of a circus is without ascer- tainable or taxable value in refer- ence to transfer as an inheritance. This complete victory for the Ringling attorney not only makes a saving of from $150,000 to $200,000 to the heirs of the late Henry and Alf T, Ringling. but it creates a precedent which will probably be followed in the settlement of all estates and properties transferred under the inheritance tax regula- tions where show property is in- volved. j Mr. Kelley wrote a brilliant argu- ment involving a detailed history of the circus business, a record not obtainable anywhere else. He nought to impress the point that there is good will in the amusement business and that element is enor- mously valuable. But the good will attaches to the personality and in- dividuality of the manager and dies with him. That, by Mr. KelleV's argument, is why there "is only one Ringling Circus, one Ziegfeld 'Fol- lies.' etc." The brief also presents a history of circus failures to prove that cir- cus good will is not an asset that auVvives a deceased showman. Mr. Kelley traced a trail of broken and bankrupt shows to the tomb of ex- pired circuses, the wreckage plant of William P. Hall down in Mis- souri, to show the unusual and even extreme business hazard in oper- ating the big tops. {The fourth installment of John M. Kelley's "good will" brief follow. In this portion the attorney gives further detail of disastrous ven- ture* in the field of the big top, material that ha never before been published, and, indeed, wa* not knoivn to the great majority of cir- cus men (hemtelve. One item tell of the lot* of more than t!i00,000 in a season by Have- lin, Tate and other* backing a Hag- enbeck show. A* a final umming up, 51 circus failure are specified by name. In the estimation of thowmen who have followed Mr. Kelley'* line of reasoning, a* published weekly in Variety so far, it is the most comprehenive and complete treat- ie on a given subject ever written in the theatrical world.] W. W. Cole's New Colossal Shows. Came into prominence around 1870-71. Cole brought to his show the heritage of birth and associa- tion. His maternal grandfather, Thomas Cook, presented the first Imported circus in America In 1836. His mother was an accomplished show woman. W. W. Cole built his show to a highly successful institution, and exhibited throughout the United States, Canada, Australia and the South Sea Islands. The Cole Show was the first to go on rails in America and the first show to cross the continent on rails. W. W. Cole, with the possible exception of Bailey, gathered more money from the circus, investment considered, than any other show- man. Finally he retired. His show was disposed of at auction at New Orleans in 1885. For many years ambitious showmen sought to benefit by Cole's well-founded reputation. Time and again under different owners a show went out feat- uring the name Cole, traveling through the same territory where Cole had made a fortune; but • lacking Cole's personal skill, fore- sight and leadership, it proved a failure. After struggling under different owners for fifteen years or more, it closed a failure and was sold at auction. No name in circus history died Imrder than the name Cole. It was the objective in exploitation among nmbltlous showmen for a Kent ration. Cole's financial suc- cess made it so. To Others than Cole himself, the original builder, the good will or trade name never proved a profitable investment. Among others who traded upon the name Cole in fruitless at- tempts to pet something of value from it. we mention the following: Cole Brothers World -Toured Shows. Martin J. Downs put out the circus in 1906. The same outfit had pre- viously carried with disastrous re- sults the name — Sells & Orey Cir- cus. Downs built the show to a 30 car circus and operated it up to 1909. The outfit, never a success, was upon the death of Downs closed out at Corry, Pa., in February, 1910, through agents, Fiss, Doerr & Carroll. Cole Brothers World -Toured Shows. We find this show again on the road in 1912. Put out by Wade H. Coulter and AI. O. Campbell (of Campbell Bros. Circus). The property comprising what was formerly Coulter's Shows was leased from Wm. P. Hall. At Albany, Missouri. February 1, 1913, Coulter died. The circus proved a failure. In 1913 the circus went out again in the hands of Al. G. Campbell. Ed. Campbell, Virg. Campbell and Fred. Hatfield. Again It spelled failure and was taken over finally by Wm. P. Hall. The season of 1916 saw the cir- cus on the road again as a 16 car show, put out by J. Augustus Jones. In 1917 Jones continued the circus as a 20-car show. Failure. In 1918 Jones put the show out reduced to 11 cars. Late in the season Jones died. A short time afterward the circus closed and was shipped to Shreveport, La., concluding the last sad chapter in the Cole experiment. It is important to note that those who succeeded Cole in the use of his name were not purchasers of a fractional interest in a trade name, and were not limited 'to a fractional interest of a deceased owner, and were not subject to competition of previous owners simultaneously operating under the name. Carl Hagenbeck Trained Animal Circus. At the St. Louis expo- sition. 1904, Carl Hagenbeck pre- sented his splendid exhibition of trained wild animals. The next year many of the acts were ex- hibited with success in theatres. 1905 the circus was put out as a brand new railroad show by Hagenbeck and his associates, Frank R. Tate, John H. Havlin, C. Lee Williams and C. N. Tl. .np- son. The show was splendidly equipped, well organized, backed by ample capital and managed by experienced showmen. It lost heavily from the day it opened. In the venture Havlin is reported to have lost $260,000 and Tate $75,000. Great Wallace Shows. B. R. Wal- lace of Peru, Indiana, was pur- chaser of the remains of the Carl Hagenbeck Trained Animal Cir- cus. Wallace, a man of long and varied circus experience, , was identified with various shows, such as Cook & Whitby's, Wallace & Anderson — always making money, always giving close personal at- tention to details and always pur- suing a "policy peculiarly his own." He followed the conserva- tive code. A few horses from a livery stable end equipment pur- chased from broken-down . circus outfits was the beginning. The wagon show was made over into a railroad show. At the time of the Hagenbeck failure the Wal- lace Circus was next in size to the Ringling enterprises. Carl Hagenbeck A. Great Wallace Shows Combined— was the name put upon the show by Wallace. In emphasizing the point that It is the personal service and skill of the manager that is the chief feature in circus success, it is im- portant to note that Wallace, when he combined these shows in many ways subordinated his own name and featured the Hagenbeck Trained Wild Animal name— a name which had in other hands met with complete failure. Wal- lace, giving this enterprise his direct personal management, made of it a success. He sold out July 1, 1913. to a corporation con- trolled by John O. Talbot, Charles F. Cory, Charles Hagemon, J. \\\ Warren and Ed. Ballard. Charles Cory, nephew of Wal- lace, was a successful traction railroad man. Cory ha. I beCn ld< n- lified from childhood with his uncle in the management of the Wallace circus and Talbot had even been business manager for the Wallace circus. The new management did not. enjoy ihe measure of succ< achieved by Wallace, Note. During all of ihese yeai i the Ringling circuses were oper- ating with tremendous success from every viewpoint every year (Continued on page 2%) HARRY HOLMAN Just finished my annual tour over Keith and Orpheum Circuits. Direction: THOS. FITZPATRICK This week (June 4), Flatbush, Brooklyn, Next week (June 11), Broadway, New York. Week of June 18. Fordham and Jefferson, New York. Open for New York productions. WEEK OF DRIFTING IN AMUSEMENT STOCKS Price Changes Narrow and Trading Small and With- out Significance It was a dull and featureless week in the amusement stocks with aim- less drifting of prices within nar- row range and transactions at so low* a volume that trading was without significance. The listed theatre issues held close to levels that have come to be regarded as their resistance points, or just above. The market seems to have gone into its regular summer phase. There never has been a major upswing in prices in June and July and the public seems to have reconciled It- self to a period of waiting, leaving the list to the tender mercies of the professional operators. What they will do is, of course, uncertain, but the logic of the situation would seem to be that If prices won't go up they are likely to go down. At least that la the brokerage idea, for margin calls were sent out whole- sale early in the week asking for pretty substantial reinforcement of accounts. Orpheum gave way to 18 after presenting a solid front during the heaviest of the pressure, but deal- ings were so small as to be negligi- ble. Reports from Chicago Indicate a particularly strong position of the stock. It Is said profits for the first quarter were more than suffi- cient to care for the preferred divi- dends and even the first week In June gave the business a profit. In the other stocks dealings ap- parently represented the surrender of small accounts under pressure and no disposition to support prices on the part of insiders. The nummary ©f transactions Mar tl to June 0, Inclusive:— STOCK EXCHANGE Thuniday— Sales. High. Low. Laat. Fam. Play.-L.. 2.800 81 7ST4 SO .!><»• PM MO 02% »1% 02% LotW, Inc 800 1714 IT 17 Boston sold 300 Orpheum at 17%. Krldav — Fam. Tlay.-L.. 4.200 I>o. pfd 200 <ioldwyn (old).. 1.200 Ijncw, Inc 1,200 Saturday— Fam. Play.-L.. 1.S0O <:<>Mwyn (old).. 300 Loew, Inc 300 Orpheum 300 iiostun void M Orpheum at 18. Monday— 800 TOO r.oo 100 T9H »l% %, 17% 79% 17 1HV4 78 »l 17 78Vi 17. 18 79% 01 17 79 •% 17 H Chg. +1 -fl* % - % - % - % run Pfar.'t. Ootdwyn (oid>. i.' •••%. Inc Ori hi'uin 'in'- i.i \ I'hii r.ay.-f.. I> . pfd fl >ldW) n (new) Collwyn (old). I.x-w. Inc Wednesday— Fam. Play.-L. Do. pfd Ooldwyn (old). OolQwyn (newi Ijo»w. Ine >r ulii'um 7» Mi 78', 10% 7H\ r.V» 18% 17% f»00 r,oo JOO l r,oo 100 70 H ?»2'4 r.% 17 400 70 10001% 2.100 6% • 100 22 400 17 100 18 78* M 22 v.; 17 78V4 91% 22 18 70 «»1 •X% r,% 17 79 '.nv, ft. 22 17 18 • \ + % + % - % — V. 4 '. + % - % 4 % HOUDINI. ON CONCERT TOUR, WM EXPOSE SPIRITUALISM Master Magician Arranging to Spreadeagle Country on Educational Tour — May Also Expose Other Fakes for Credulous — Has New Thumb Trick YOUNG FRENCH POET IS SENT BACK HOME Claims Against Clarke Silver- nail Countered by Manager; Young and Temperamental Maurice Aubret, a young French poet who arrived in New York in the first cabin of the "Olympic" two weeks ago, left in the third class on the "Ohio" Inst Saturday with a deep-seated grudge in his artistic soul against America and all things American, particularly American actors who endeavor to present their native plays in the language of France. Aubret was discovered riding down Fifth avenue in a taxi with about $2 in his pockets by some American girls who had known him during his student days in Paris. After buying the 22-year-old poet a dinner- and obtaining free lodging and board for him with some kindly French people, they consented to listen to the story of his alleged per- secutions and trials. He claimed that he had been brought to this country by Clarke Silvernall, who had made a verbal contract with him to coach the New York presen- tation of "Ofgcer 6CC" in French at a guaranteed salary of $50 a week. Once on this side, he anys, the pro- ducer ditched him. leaving him without funds, resources, or any re- muneration for the work he claims to have done on the trip over. Si* er nail says that Beverly Slt- graves became interested in the struggling young poet shortly after the war and persuaded him to aid the boy in various wnys. Silvernall recognized the conspicuous promise shown in Aubert's poems, and kept up a correspondence with him after returning to this country. On his last visit to Paris, the manager says that he came across the poet living in pitiful poverty and extremely anxious to find picture work in America> Silvernall stresses the claim that, after lending the boy over $150, he made no contract, but agreed to bring him to America in return for some personal tutoring in the finer points of the French language. He also 'says he had promised to re- ward the poet liberally for Ave hours a day work on this side, but when they arrived the boy shirked his duties and remained unsatisfied, even though Silvernall tried to place him with several film com- panies and other theatrical con- cerns. The last straw, according to Sil- vernall, was when suddenly enter- ing his office one morning he found the Frenchmen ransacking a trunk. After walloping the poet's jaw, the producer claims that he threw him out of his office, alt further sym- pathy and aid going with him. Aubret continued to live with the French couple for a few days, but they soon tired of his temperamen- tal and "borrowing" ways and sent him down to the French Consul, who advanced him the money for passage home. He has had two or three books of poems published, re- ceiving rather favorable reviews on both sides of the Atlantic. He also has a good light tenor voice and ha* appeared in many Paris con- certs. Before leaving New York, Aubret claimed that he has enough theatrical influence in the French capital to Mop Silvcrnail from pro- ducing there. The American man- ager is inclined to laugh at this statement. EDDIE CANTOR DOUBLING Eddie Cantor will open a two- week engagement at the Palace, New York, next week (June 11). The Comedian, who followed Will Rogers into Ziegfeld "Follies." will double Into the Palace from the muaical comedy the weeks of Jun«» It and 18. Cantor will play about four weeks for the Keith office in Greater New- York I Harry HoudinI, the master musician, is arranging to spread- eagle the country next season on a concert -educational tour in an ex- pose of spiritualism. HoudinI will do the triaks of the mediums and offer to duplicate any spirit manifestation a local medium will do ahead of him on the same stage or elsewhere. To educate the public into the possible trickery of fake "spirits" has long been a slumbering ambition of Houdini's. His recent contro- versy with Sir Conan Doyle, the em- inent Englisman who became a con- vert, has led to Houdini's determina- tion to proceed with his cherished plan. While accepted aa an "escape artist" until his name has grown to be a by -word in that connection, HoudinI ranks with the master magicians of the world. There la no trick In magic he does not know of, and knows many other magi- cians are unaware of. In addition he is super-proficient in illusion* and escapes, and besides his com- plete knowledge of the methods of mediums, HoudinI la Intimately up in the lore of the "mental telepath- lsts" or "mind readers," and their equipment. It Is within the probabilities HoudinI may add to his educational tour a short synopsis on "mind reading" aa at present practiced, when so performed for deceptive purposes. Houdini's latest magic trick is biting off his thumb. Bending his thumb forward and backward while apparently cutting It with a knife blade, the magician placet the thumb in his mouth as though to bite It, and when withdrawing the member It looks to be severed, It may be what la known as a "table trick" (not adaptable to stage pres- entation), but Is thoroughly mystify- ing and has puxsled several news- paper people on the dailies in New York of late. ROSCOE ARBUCKLE IS ACCEPTED IN CHICAGO Opens at Prominent Restau- rant to Capacity Crowd in Exclusive Neighborhood Chicago, June •. If nothing untoward crops up for the remaining three weeks of Kos- coe Arbuckle's cabaret debut at Marigold Gardens, there will be no question left to the fact Chicago has accepted the former film come- dian. Monday night's business at the Gardens, where a now revue also opened, broke all records for this prominent cabaret, located In one of Chicago's most exclusive neigh- borhoods. Conservative press work and good Judgment In handling Arbuckle prior to his debut marked his en- trance into the limelight once again as a public entertainer. Nat Roy- ster is locally given much credit for the able manner In which Ros- coe was handled from both angles. He had to line up sis dailies, ar- ranging a dinner nightly forgone of the representatives of sach". at which Arbuckle acted as host. Din- ners were also given to well known nati\es of social and financial stand- ing, patrons of the Gardens, and Arbuckle again graced the affairs. Arbuckle is leading a couple of i numbers in the show and doing J some comedy falls. The brat obtainable InitrurUon at STUDIOS OF SYAfiE DAIKINC 1841 Broadway NORTHWEST C6s. COth i>T I MM , >.l . '. VAUDEVILLE Thursday, June 7, 1923 ADVANCE ROYALTY TO AUTHORS MAY BE V. 1 P. A. REGULATED ! 50.000 ON BRAVES FIELD Managers' Association in Receipt of Complaints from Acts — Month's Trial of Material Suggested — V. M. P. A. Will Protect Authors Loew Starting Night Shows Dancing June 11. ind The Vaudeville Managers' Pro- tective Association is to Investigate the royalties and advance fees charged i>y vaudeville authors in an effort to protect artist-, from paying 1750 to $1,000 for Material that after purchase Is often f<nr,i\ worthless and unplayable. The nianaK^r«' association has been investigating the condition fol- lowing complaints from arcs ami has concluded many tarns are go- ing along with old hackneyed ma- terial after experiencing a ioxs of money following the purchase of worthless material. The "advance royalty" practise is the bane of the whole evil accord- ing to the artists who have appealed to the V. M. P. A. to Invent some it) stem which win give an act a chance to ascertain whether now material is i.p to vaudevil' stand- ards before the a.tist is asked to pay retainers, in addition to the ad- ditional outlaj for special scenery and costur.ies when necessary. The vaudeville bookers' have been aware of the worthlcssness of the material for a ong time ai.d have often advised standard acts against producing ^ new turn for that rea- son. They prefer to play the old one to taking a chance on an un- known quantity. This has restilt« d in \|ht similar- ity of acts complained so mo h about and the numbers of act that go along year in and year out with- out changing a xintf'.e line. One of vaudeville's best known character comedians has wanted to experi- ment with a new Vehicle for the past two seasons, but has 1 en ad- vised agXlnst it by the booking men. The "gypping authors" in many Instances are said to wo-k hand in glove with cosu era and scenic artists. The author writes an act < ailing for special scenery and new., costumes, then recommends cer- tain costumeri and scenery out- fitters from whom he collect a com- mission. A suggestion luafcad upon with favor by the V. M. P. A. is to aMot a' trial period to a new act of about four weeks in which time the ar- tist will be enabled to ascertain just what his new vehicle amounts to. If the artist decides to con- tinue with the act, the V. M. P. A. will see that the author is paid in full f »r the number of weeks worked if on a royalty basis, and in the event it is an outright sale, will also protect the writer. If th« act after the month's ex- periment finds the turn is not going 1 o be acceptable to the vaudeville bookers, he is to be at lilwrt.y to return the act to the author with a royalty charge based upon the ac- tual time worked. The "advance royalty'' for ma- terial that is unseen until deliv- ered is labelled as the worst form of gypping with which modern vaudeville artists have to contend, ft is discouraging the production of new acts, thereby hurting vaudeville bills l.y too mj ny "repeats" with the public clamoring for new ■material each season. Braves Field, Boston, will open Monday, June 27. as a popular priced vaudeville and picture out- door amusement and dancing center. The dance floor, which will accom- modate 10,000, wiir cover the entire infield stretching to the base lines. The field, the home of the Boston Nationals, has 50,000 capacity. The entertainments will be staged nightly following the baseball gsxses. A general admission of 50 cents and war tax will prevail. The doors will open at 8. with darning for one hour. Following the dancing will be fireworks, then pictures, which will be visible from any part of the field. Vaudeville with acts selected for their outdoor propensities will fol- low. The vaudeville will be booked through the New York Loew o»TIce. ROGERS IN TEARS iContnued from page 1) right now I've tried to conceal all these years. There must be some effeminate trait in me that never came out before. It's a shame for me to stand up here and admit that, but I'm crying now, and a real man wouldn't do that. "I'm going away from here with the sweetest feelings in the world for all of you. If I .nought that my going would make the slightest dif- ference to the show, or would stop its run, or knock any of you out of work, 1 wouldn't leave. You know that. 'Von know, I'm not a Christian, but I'm a gentile, aaid every gen- tile has his pet Jew. It seems mighty strange that of all the Jews in the world Mr. Ziegfeld should pick my pet Jew to con\c in h^re and take my place. That's Eddie Cantor. He's my pet, and I'm mighty glad he's coming in. You folks know that my family Is out there in California, and my kids, and I want to go back for their sake. My kids have been almost raised in a dressing room and born in a trunk, and I've got to give them a chance." At the finish of Rogers' speech • \< ry girl in the show kissed him. Later Will entered into the spirit of the occasion and couldn't refuse when one of the girls wanted to dance with him. It's new stuff to Will ;md he said, 'I never did try this before." The party was exclusive, and the doormen had a hard time keeping people out. Only employes were ad- PUBLIC SCHOOL CHILDREN ON PROFESSIONAL STAGE First Time in the United States — At Davis, Pitts- burgh, June 11 — Six High Schools Are Con- tributing NO CLASS SPECIFIED; FARE FOR STEERAGE Six Members of "Plantation" Changed to First Class on "Majestic" layed because of an injury to Stan- mitted. with the exception of Wal- ly Lupino, who is in the white sec- tor Catlett and Tommy Meighan, old friends of Will's, and one other. Rogers left Sunday for the west. LEONARD HICKS PROPRIETOR OF THE GRANT AND LORRAINE HOTELS IN CHICAGO has just closed a L'0-year leas' \\ith a 15-year option on the new Hotel Owcnsboro, Owensbmo, Ky. The new house will contain l."»0 rooms, every room with bath, and will cost $500,000. Work has already started and will be completed In the early summer, J 024. The new half-million dollar Hotel Cannon at Danville, Illinois, will also open during the summer of 10l!4. Mr. Hicks just recently purchased the two buildings north of the Lorraine. vChich gives him .1 frontage on Wabash Avenue of 150 fvet, and 100 feet on Van Bliren, and IS7 feet deep. The entire building will be remod- eled — the upper stories to be annexed to the Lorraine, giving an addi- tion of 150 rooms, mostly with bath. Kight stores are located on thV lower floor. The Crant is undergoing a thorough remodeling, as it will not >><■ torn down for ■everal years. Mr. Hicks is this wcik jii Louisville, Kentucky, negotiating for a new 500-rooiu hotel ASTAIRES, HIT London, June $. 'Stop Flirting," produced In New TorH as "For Goodness Sake," opened favorably at the Shaftesbury May 30, after three weeks in Liver- pool, Fred and Adele Astairc pi -overt a sensational success, the remaining members of the east in- cluding Jack Melford, Marjorie Gor- don, Mimi Crawford, Harry Ken- dall, H. R. Hignett, George de War- faz. The piece is presented by Sir Alfred Butt, with the staging by Felix Fdwardes. Albert de Courville had engaged the Astaires and Williams and Wolf us for his Empire show while in New York, but both teams failed to sail for London. Williams and Wolf us are an unknown "quantity here, but the Astaires can now write their own ticket. The colored players of "Plantation Days" returned from London last week. Only some of the company were aboard the Cedric. third-class, while at least six arrived on the Majestic, first class. Leanord Harper, of Harper & Blanks, who originally organized the show for Jimmy O'Neill in Chi- cago, displayed a receipt from the Cunard Line for 23 pounds 10 shil- lings, the difference paid between first and third class. He explained Sir Alfred Butt's contract called for return transportation without stip- ulation as to what class passage was to be supplied. The "Plantation"' company played but 15 minutes in the Butt-de Cour- ville show "Rainbow," the main ob- ject of the revue appearance being to advertise the "Plantation" cafe, which never opened. The authori- ties refused to pass the decorations because of failure to tireproof the materials. O'Neil and Irving Tish- man, who had the colored show, are credited with having made about $800 weekly on the- contract. They received $3,000 for "Plantation Days," the total overhead of which, including commissions, was about $2,200. , "From Dover Street to Dixie," the C B. Cochran revue, which will have Florence Mills and the show from the Plantation Cabaret, New York, was billed to open in London this week. The opening was de- tion of the revue and broke his arm while rehearsing. Cochran allowed each member of the colored com- pany 5 pounds weekly because ©f the postponement. S. C. OPTIONAL TAX S. K. HODGDON MEMORIAL The unveiling of the bronze memorial tablet to the memory of th^i late Sam K. Hodgdon, sub- scribed for by the vaudeville artists of the world, will take place at the Pahica theatre Wednesday, July 26. at 10:20 a. m. It will be the 70th anniversary of Mr. Hodgdon's birth, and the unveiling will be done by his grandchildren. The tablet Is to be permanently installed in a selected spot in the National Vaudeville Artists' Club. Most recent information from South Carolina confirms the 10 per cent theater tax. which is a regula- tion of the state revenue bill passed at the last legislature. The tax ap- plies to all classes of amusements except picture houses, the latter having succeeded in holding off the levy until Sept. J. prior to which time a hearing will be held to deter- mine if the tax shall be collected. There are no legitimate theaters open, and it is reported most of the vaudeville theaters are also closed for the summer. Attraction book- ings will be held up pending the hearing which is due in August, when the International Theatrical Association will join the local man- agers In the fight to remove the theater tax. The tax i» optional v.itn, a commission until the fall, at which time it must be made per- manent or discarded. LOPEZ AT PALACE INDEF. The Vincent Lopes Band starts an indefinite run at the Palace, New York, July 2. Last season the Lopes band played nine weeks \|n tin at the Palace during June, July and August. The harmonists will con- tinue at the Pennsylvan a Roof "lur- ing the Palace engagement. The band Will receive $.'500 n •♦;<!>- for the Palace engagement. SINCLAIR AND GASPER The sister team of Ethel Sinclair ami Marie Gasper, separated sev- eral years ago at the time ,,f Miss Sinclair's marriage to Mark Levy, the agent, has reunited. Bince the dissolution M m Onsper became the wife of Lawrence Schwab of Schwab £ Kussell, The terim will do a r,<w •• bj Paul Gerard Smith. MARY WERNER'S INJURY Mary Werner of Rice and Wer- ner broke both legs as the result of a. fall timing the performance May .10 at the Hennepin, Minneapolis. The accident occurred while MlsS Werner, a heavily built woman, was performing comedy acrobatics on the elevated scaffolding that figures in the act. She was removed to the l-'airview Hospital, Minneapolis. Where she will be confined for • i weeks. HOME AFTER 35 YEARS Springfield, Mass., .June 6. Jack and Dick Lombard, brothers who have played the vaudeville cir- cuits for the past 35 years, appeared on a stage in their native town for Pittsburgh, June 6. For the first time in the United States public school children will appear on the professional stage be- ginning June 11 at the Davis here, when a choral society and orches- tra made up of pupils of six Pitts- burgh high schools will be led 'by- their own music teachers at • each' of the matinee and night shows at the Davis in addition, to the regu- lar Keith vaudeville bill. A jury selected by the Pittsburgh Board of Education will award th* ; winners at the end of the week. The winning orchestra and choir will re* main at the" house a second week,- Manager Eugene L. Connelly of the Davis has contributed about $«00 to the school fund for the pur* chase of musical Instruments. Tat' plan has been endorsed by William , M. Davidson, Superintendent ..pf Schools and the faculty of the six schools. The appearance of the Fifth Ave- nue. High School Orchestra at the Davis during "International Week« f a single performance, is believed , to have been- the incentive that inr spired the management to go after the school musical aggregations,, . ( The first choir will appear at the . . matinee June 11 with a male chorus of 38 voices assisted by an orches- . tra of 40 from the Allegheny High School. TRIX GIRLS' PLANS « ■ •r. May Return for Carle Carlton** "Paradise Alley." Before Helen and Josephine Trix sailed Tuesday on the."Ber. ngaria^ an agreement had been reached be- tween them and Carle Carlton for the sisters to return in the fall, ap- pearing in the Carlton production of "Paradise Alley." Jenle Jacobs conducted the negotiations, which involved a contract for two years. From New York the Trix girls go to the Hermitage, Paris, a cabaret, where they are due.to open June 15, Their own cabaret in that city, tho Trix Blue Room, slumped following the departure of the sisters for Neir York, and it is continuing under a new name, the Abey Blue Room. The sisters returned to New York, for a visit, with both remaining thoroughly American after their foreign successes. Josephine as-. sorted she is heart free and living- only for her art, while Helen admit* it's a thrill to have a bank account. Helen added that if It means anyW thing over here the" Trix sisters ap- peared twice before the King and* Queen. When told it •" didn't mean a thing, Helen answered its just as: well, and seemed pleased when in, formed for the difference in car- fare they might have their picture taken with President Harding on- the lawn of the White House. Helen- replied they were pressed for time, but would consider it on the return trip. MILEAGE BOOK APPEAL The appeal of the National Coun- cil of Traveling Salesmen's Associ. ations against the District Court of Massachusetts, which enjoined tho Interstate Commerce Commission from enforcing its order to put the mileage books in effect on all rail- roads, has been docketed by the United States Supreme Court AH pleadings must be filed by August and thereafter the highest court the first time last week, showing will appoint a date for the at the Victory Theatre, in a skit entitled "The Boys of Long Ago." In which they are associated with some other old-timers, 'Hi Tom" Ward, .'.mi Johnson Ait Alien and his (laughter. argu STAGE HAND KILLED BY AUTO \| Low.'li, m tsa., June 6. Lawrence w. Gumming, aged 40, a stage hand at Keith's here, was killed while on his way home to supp»r Friday night, when knocked down by an automobih owned and operated by MllO D. '"lay, who was .-= rested on a charge of man- slaught< m-nt. In the meanwhile the salesmen are attacking the 50 !■■ r cent. Puir-i man surcharge, and have prepared a ir..;-::- of static .. ,j . iK iirnentS for presentation before rrio l-.enf- ng i>y the interstate Commerce Commission in Chirngj June 20. This hearing will conskl r all Pull- man rates and the surcharge, The Salesmen's Association maintain* that the surcharge was n \ ... meas- ure; that it should i removed; since the Pullman Comnany re- ceives nnne of the i> ■• " •■ f »»r <r vice, and the tax. nmc ntlng to $34,000,000 a j ear. is . , .-elusive graft by the railroads Thursday, June 7„ 1923 VAUDEVILLE SHUBERT VAUDEVILLE FLOP WILL MAKE MANY NEW ACTS Turns Forming with New Faces as Partners to Former Unit Actors — Authors Receiving Commis- sions to Write New Acts Vaudeville la to see a number of new faces teamed with a member of a standard act in eereral com- binations next season, according- to one vaudeville author who Is busy on "commissions" to write new vehicles for a number of acts. These new oombos are mainly recruited from Shubert units, members of the act splitting in order to lose their identity as former "Shubert* acts'* And securing new faces as partners. One male member purposely joined a Brooklyn, N. Y., amateur theatrical organization, something heretofore despised by him, al- though in his Immediate residential neighborhood, and after a month's watchful waiting, proposed a promising, young woman for a vaudeville possibility. The hard- boiled author doing the skit en- thuses over possibility A number of authors admit their Indebtedness for advance royalties and tasks of writing to order over the summer to the flopping of the Shubert unit style of entertain- ment. Last year it was the reverse. Standard acts that ordinarily would have needed new material for the past season on the big time did not bother to rejuvenate their stuff for the Shuberts, deeming it sufficient and tried. Now, with many aiming for a comeback, every means is being resorted to, starting with an absolute new act. A veteran vaudeville writer, who has been a trouper for years before taking to the typewriter profes- sionally, conservatively states this presages a betterment as concerns vaudeville generally. ORGANIST WEDS RUTH DENNIS St. Louis, June, 6. The marriage of Ruth Dennis (Dennis Sisters) to Stuart Barrie took place June 4 in Clayton, Mo. The bridegroom is featured organist at the Missouri Theatre, St. Louis. Their romance started about three years ago when Barrie was organist at the Chicago Theatre, Chicago. Shortly after the meeting Barrie came to St. Louis and did not again see Miss Dennis until she with her sisters appeared here at the Grand Central, about four weeks ago. The friendship was renewed. The sis- ters played the Central two weeks, then left to fill other engagements. Ruth returned Monday morning. Barrie recently was divorced on the ground of desertion by the widow of George S. Nixon, former multi-millionaire United States Senator of Nevada. Last October, when Barrie accepted services of notice of the divorce suit, he stated he left his wife because she failed to install a $50,000 organ in their home as she promised. Ccrurt notice read: — Count Ar- mond Harold Adrain D'Alerla. alias Stuart Barrie. HARRY COOPER RETIRING Popular Comic Taking up Life Insurance. i Vaudeville is losing In Harry Cooper one of its most popular com- edians. Mr. Cooper has taken up the sale of life insurance, a voca- tion his extended acquaintance and popularity naturally equips him for. Of the original Empire City Quar- tet, Harry (not Harry L. Cooper) for years enjoyed the fayor of the highest class vaudeville. He was known throughout the confines of the states. Upon the dissolution of the quartet, Mr. Cooper reap- peared In vaudeville as a single act, often taking dips Into production work. TWO SUMMER SHOWS CLOSING THIS WEEK Where Kilbane Trained The report that Johnny Kilbane, who was supposed to have trained for the Criqui bout at Summit, N. J., did not do so is confirmed by a $1,000 action which Mary Greene has instituted against the ex-feath- er-weight champ. Miss Greene, who Is an indepen- dent booking agent, claims that amount as damages for erecting a ring and establishing training quar- ters for the. battler, of which Kil- bane did not avail himself. Kendler & Goldstein represent Miss Greece. • BERT LEVY THE INTERNATIONAL ENTERTAINER Who was to sail Tuesday, June 12, on the "Aquitanla," has postponed his departure to make art film titles for Douglas Fairbanks. MARRIAGES Margaret (Eunice) Miller to Ed- ward Arthur (Ned) Bolles at Dud- ington, Mich., May 18. The newly- weds are of Eunice Miller and Co., with the husband the dancing part- ner of his wife. Frank Hurst (Hurst and Voght) to Julia Gross in South Bend, Ind., June 4. Edward Katz to Adele Goldberg on June 10. Mr. Katz Is in the Or- pheum Circuit contract department. Miss Goldberg is in the Rosalie Stewart vaudeville office. The couple will honeymoon on the Great Lakes. Marie Holly, "Greenwich Village Follies," and Captain John Graham Golgnn of the Aviation Branch, U. S. A., June 6 at St. Malachy's Church In New York City. Al Haase, professional manager for the McKinley Music Co. in New York, to Grace DeMar June 1 in New York. Josephine Kernan, with Harry Carroll's vaudeville act, to Frank Waters (non-professional) May 30 in New York. BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. Jack McKenna, June 4, at thoir home in New York City. son. Mr. McKonna is treasurer of Keith's Riversldt, New York Marion Show and Cooper's "Beauty Revue" — Gerard's "Follies" Continues JOYS AND GLOOMS OF BKAY The Broadway Comic was talking: "The old romance of the stage has passed. The days when the greatest stars on the stage jaxzed up the old street have given way to sedate) business men and thoughts of dollars and cents. The days of the old Vaudeville Con\edy Club, when George Cohan and Willie Collier led the> procession, have passed. I remember one night Dick Carle and myself hired a couple of hacks at 4 o'clock In the morning and raced them around Columbus circle, while Cohan sat in the window of Chllds' and was the judge. Now Cohan is a country gentleman and Sam Harris is a big manager. Guess Felix Adler and I will have to reform." The "Dew Drop Inn" company is still laughing at the result of an argument between one of the delicate chorus boys In the show and a stage hand. The latter socked the former, and the chorus boy rushed out In the street and dragged In the traffic cop from 45th street, "Do you want him arrested?" asked the cop. "Oh, no," said the victim, '1 want you to make him apologize.* The Broadway comic needed a shave. It looked as If he was starting a beard. Rubbing his chin, he said, "I think I'll give up the Hou*** "-< David. That guy's wrong, anyway." Two of the three Columbia wheel shows playing summer engagement I will close Saturday. They arc the Jlmmfe Cooper "Beauty ri.vue" which winds up a five weeks run at the Ca ino, Boston, and the Dave Marion show which stops at the Columbia, New York. The Barney Gerard show "Follies of the Day" continues at the Gayety, Boston. It had been the original inten- tion of the Marion show to con- tinue for at leas: another week at the Columbia, and negotiations had practically been completed for the appearance of Eva Ttttiguay as an extra attraction. A sudden rush of hot weather this week changed the decision U> continue, and the Tanguay date was called off. This week Is the fifth of the show's Co- lumbia engagement. Lat week the Marlon sh-v/ did around $5,900 at the Columbia, with Mike McTlgue, the light heavy- weight champion, as an added at- traction. The. previous week the Marion show did $5,700. The Sil- ver Jubilee looked upon to help business failed to live up to expec- tations. The Cooper show in Boston ' ist week did around $6,1000. Cooper was ordered to take 9 rest by his physician, his vocal c' rds going back on him a couple of weeks ago. Hot weather hit the Boston businc j a whack last week, and the urrent week's business it Is expected will drop much lower than any week of the run. G< rd's "Follies" at the Gayety, Boston, did approxl: itely $5,900 last week. The show is running along at an even pace, and will likely h Id out for some tl.-.ie un- less the weather conditions grow worse. The closing of the Mariori show at the Columbia, means the house will close. There is a remote pos- sibility' the Columbia might re-open again in two or tr ee v/eekj vith the Gerard "Follies" aa the attrac- tion, but nothing definite has been settled. Jack Wilson gave a "house warming" at his new apartment on 86th street a few nights ago. His guests were many, and distinguished. Eddie Darling was there, and Edgar Allan Wolf, and Lou Tellegen, all dressed up. Will Morrissey entertained a policeman from the corner, a fello#- Irishman, who fell asleep on his stories at 8 o'clock in the morning. Mile. Juliet was there, and Reed Albee, and La Sylflhe. together with Pansy Maness and Hasel Jennings of the "Follies," and Bert Savoy. The warm weather is making it an open season in more ways than one, for the gang which hangs out at 50fh street and Seventh avenue, and the conductors and motormen at the barn across the street have a great time laying off. The reason for it is the desire of the Winter Garden chorus girls for fresh air. They open the windows these warm evenings and make trouble for the police, who have to chase the crowds away from the opposite sides of the street. The girls don't know they have an un- profitable audience, or else don't care. A few nights ago the police had to disperse a crowd of 200. But the tenants In the Earl Carroll theatre building are seriously considering renting night privileges, with the use of opera glasses. It seems the girls simply won't keep their windows shut. It seems to be a choice between revelation or suffocation — and they like fresh air. Eddie Cantor looked gloomy as "O Creamy San'' was being played at the Lambs' Gambol. Four young gentlemen, dressed In elaborate Jap- anese kimonas, were disporting themselves more or less gracefully about the stage. "They should send those kimonas out to be refilled," said Eddie. It was a night of closings and goodbys on Broadway Saturday. The party the stage crew of the Amsterdam gave Will Rogers topped every- thing else. John Steele got a big send-off from the "Music Box" com- pany, and took the same train as Rogers did Sunday for Chicago, where he opened Monday at McVlcker's. Steele will play Los Angeles and San Francisco, and return to the new show in the fall. The Moscow Art The- atres closed also. Everybody kissed everybody else, and all kissed Mor- ris Gest. so he fled to the shelter of the Will Rogers party at the Amster- dam, where he found all the girls crying and kissing Will Rogers. Eddie Dowllng closed in "Sally, Irene and Mary," after almost a year on Broad- way. He sails for France shortly with Murray Hulburt on the "Paris.* In the fall he will take out his show again and do another one, he has written, called "Whistling Tim," at matinees. Eddie Buxzell also left "The Gingham Girl" last week after an all-season run on Broadway. Will Page, rotund publicity director for Zlegfeld, stood in the lobby of the Earl Carroll Theatre Sunday night as Jack Haszard came by, wear- ing a huge clown hat, a broadbrlmmed straw affair. Will tossed a ribald remark in the general direction of the comic, and got this reply. "Lay off that hat. I wore that In shows long before you were even/ a press agent, to say nothing of a publicity director." The Lambs razzed themselves in a couple of spots at that Gambol. In one scene a detective turned to one of the members in a sketch and said, "Your prospective son-in-law Is a movie actor, not a crook." "Perhaps it would -have been better had he remained a crook," came the answer. NEW ACTS "Three Jacks and a Queen," with the Rand Brothers, Marty Barrett and Flo Powell, dancing ai.d sing- ing. James Madison is writing new acts for York and King and for Noble and Brooks. The "Old Timers" sketch has been reconstructed and Annie Hart has been added to the act. It opens next week on the U. B. O. time. Gene Barnes < Barnes and Stre n- mel) and Matt Kennedy, character comedy dialog. Sidney Taylor and Co., sketch. Kincaid and Kincald, song and dance. Melrose and Terrlll, skit. Johnny Jens and Charles Mack (Callahan and Mack) In skit. Theatre Grotesk, Russian dancing and singing act with seven people and eight scenes, featuring Julia Belceft. "Recollections," with six people, including Annette Creighton and Walter Davis, . Maurice Barrett and Freddie Clayton in "Fate." Singer's Midgets will headline at the Palace, New York, week June 26, after having toured the Keith Circuit all season. ANN PENNINGTON AND JOHNS Ann Pennington and Brooke Johns are a new combination for vaude- ville. Negotiations have been on for a four of the local Keith houses. The learn is asking $2,500 weekly. M. S. Bentham has the act. Harry Puck replaced Johns in "Jack and Jill" Tuesday night. The show closes Saturday at the Globe. Two years ago Belle Rutland was an established single with a beautiful soprano voice. She suddenly lost it, and spent a whole year and all her money trying to regain it. Nothing was effective, and she took a position with Nat Lewis. She worked hard, and Is now In entire charge of his professional department. Her voice suddenly returned, stronger and bet- ter than ever, but Miss Rutland prefers to stick to her new business. A chorus girl in White's "Scandals" dashed hurriedly out of the Al- gonquin dining room. She dropped something, something light which fluttered to the floor. A waiter, passing, picked it up and chased her through the lobby, holding the delicate fabric at arm's length. Every- body looked. The girl took the article, confused. It was a pair of green silk bloomers. Ruth White and her sister, Lillian, have been two of the best known of Dillingham chorus girls for several years. Both retired from shows last fall, and Ruth, one of the prettiest girls on Broadway, developed a re- markable ability to sew lamp shades and pillows. She has saved enough money to go to Europe, and sailed this week with Lillian, for a summer abroad, with a two months' stay in Paris, studying voice. Ruth had been signed for pictures by Max Kargerjust before that director's sudden death. Ruth says she'll go back to the stage only when she can go back as a principal. Meantime her unique ability has given her a comfortable livelihood. Vacationing This Summer Have KIETY Keep You in Touch with the Current Happening of Show Business R/F7Y be sent anywhere in the United States for the special rate of $1.7§ for three months. Foreign, including Canada, $2L0Qu r VAUDEVILLE Thursday, June 7, 1928 HORWITZ FRANCHISE REVOKED, AGENT LIABLE FOR CONTEMPT Loew's Booking Chief Cancels Horwitz* Office — Secured Transportation on Credit — Wife Wins in Court Proceedings The Loew office this week revoked the booking franchise held by Arthur J. Horwitz following further evidence of his irregular business methods. J. H. Lubin, Loew booking chief, issued the ultimatum Tuesday after complaint had been made to the Loew people that Horwitz had se- cured two tickets from a railroad for California and Chicago. The tickets were advanced by the rail- road people on account of Horwitz' connection with the Iibew office an an agent. Horwitz' flight from jurisdiction hereabouts is the culmination of a series of incidents that completed the wreck of one of the most pros- perous of the independent small time vaudeville agencies in Greater New York. Coming here* from Chi- cago he formed a partnership with Lee Kraus which developed into the largest local independent agency. After a year or so Horwitz split with Kraus, both attempting to op- erate alone, with disastrous results. Kraus rejoined Horwitz a short time ago, just in time to witness the final disintegration of the remains of the once prosperous Horwitz & Kraus combination. Mrs. Edythe Livingston-Horwitz's motion to punish Arthur J. Horwitz, the Loew agent, for contempt for failure to pay his alimony regularly was granted by New York Supreme Court Justice Lehman this week. An order for Horwitz's arrest has been issued but cannot be served before Thursday (today) because of the regular court procedure neces- sary to settle an order. Horwitz is reported having cleaned out his Loew Annex building office, includ- ing all ledgers and accounts. The agent opposed the motion on the ground his wife agreed to accept $125 weekly for the summer season instead of the $200 a week allowed her by court order. Horwitz is $2,112.50 in arrears. This was Arthur's last legal stand in his divorce imbroglio with his wife. The trial of the action is due shortly, having been on the calendar for some weeks. Benjamin F. Spell - man still is Mrs. Horwitz's attorney. The defendant has gone through six law offices unsuccessfully in the course of his defense. Judgment for over $1,200 on a $1,410 loan due Dwight W. Fisher, owner of a circus act, was entered this week against Arthur J. Hor- witz-Lee Kraus, Inc., and Horwitz individually. The defendants bor- rowed the money from Fisher, who was routed over the Pan time by the Horwitz-Kraus agency and only received $228.57 in return. Another judgment for $47.09 has been entered against Horwitz per- sonally by the Graphic Photo En- graving Co., Inc. MAE and ROSE WILTON "Talented Vocalists'* What tho HuffRlo "Courier" said: "Tho gifted Wilson sisters, talented vocnlihts, who popsesa that valued a»set for • singer, a regard for correct pitch, and who have, really beautiful voices, sing a regular program, lengthened by a demand for extras, with comedy hits that win enthusiastic applause." Playing B. F. Keith Circuit ACTS DISLIKE FOX'S METHOD OF BOOKING Told Night Before Where to Play Next Half— Advantage of Circuit, of Course EXTRA DAY IN BALTIMORE Garden Issuing 7- Day Contract — Free Show at Camp Meade. Commencing next week, acts booked through the Amalgamated Agencyt New York, for the Garden, Baltimore, will he given contracts for a seven-day week In place of six as heretofore. The theatre management has ar- ranged to present the entire nhow on Sundays at the theatre in Camp Meade. Thf* show will be furnished the army post without cost, it is claimed, the army supplying (intiH- portation. It has not been stated whether ad- mission will be charged to see the performance at Camp afeade. The Brighton, Coney Island (vaudeville), will inaugurate an ad- mission top of $2 next Sunday, con- tinuing it Sundays throughout the season. The Brighton heretofore charged J 1.50 top week days and Sunday -v. REDRESSING TEMPLE Rochester, N. Y., June 6. E. F. Albee came to Rochester last week to inspect the Temple, which the Keith interests • recently pur- chased, with the Detroit Temple, from J. H. Moore. Previous to his visit it was not entirely settled that the house would not be available for a stock company. Earlier in the season Vaughan G laser had tried to rent it for the summer, but receiv- ing no encouragement he went to Mr. Albcc expressed dissatisfac- tion with the condition of the house and decided to redecorate it at once. He was scheduled to go from Roch- ester to Syracuse, but telephoned to the latter city cancelling the en- gagement and left for New York to confer with his architects and deco- rators. It is still undecided whether J. II. "Mickey" Finn will be con- tinued as manager. A decision is expected soon. The custom of telling an act Wednesday night where it goes Thursday is stil' being practised in the Fox booking office, and is be- ing severely criticized by the ar- tists. Acts playing the Fox time are, in most cases, booked for three days at a time. The usual practice accord- ing to the act is to inform the act Wednesday or Sunday night where it plays the following half week. According to the acts this leaves the Fox reople in a posi-'oii where they can quickly dispense with the services of an act if a cheaper turn is suddenly available. It also makes it possible for the Fox people to induce an act to cut salary for the following week because the act has no chance to fill in the time else- where on such short notice. Some acts receive blanket con- tracts for the entire Fox time, but they are also subject to the Wednes- day and Sunday night notice, ac- cording to the acts. VAUDEVILLE, ONLY, FOR ACKERMAN & HARRIS Releasing Theatres With Oth- er Policies — Century and Casino Go to Others San Francisco, June 6. Ackerman & Harris are forfeiting their leases on the Casino and Cen- tury theatres here and will confine their activities solely to the chain of vaudeville theatres that bears their name. In other cities, with the exception of two, Ackerman & Harris like- wise will relinquish houses main- tained other than' for vaudeville purposes. The two exceptions are the Century, Oakland, where Russell and his musical comedy company are playing, and the Heillg, Seatle, now housing Will King's musical comedy aggregation. The new policy was ordered into effect this week. The Century reverts to Louis Lurle, who plans to run it as a straight picture theatre. The Casino goes back to G. M. (Bronco Billy) Anderson, who al- ready is preparing a musical revue to be staged there. "Our future activities," said Sam Harris, in discussing the matter, "will be confined entirely to vaude- ville. We are no longer to be in- terested in any way with houses that play pictures or other attrac- tions with the exception of the Russell company in Oakland and the King company in Seattle." 12 IN OHIO Keith's Building House in Columbus Will Seat 3,500 A new Keith house to seat 3,500 with office building and stores is to be built in Columbus, O., on West Broad street by the Keith Circuit before next season. E. F. Albee, J. J. Murdock and Senator Walters completed all ar- rangements with the American In- surance Union for the erection of the house on their recent trip west. The Insurance Union is to erect the office building and the Keith people the theatre. A 13-story office building and a five-story building, housing the theatre are planned. It will be the largest structure in Columbus on the block that now contains the Colonial, A. L. U. and other build- ings. The latest Keith super-house will give the Keith Circuit 12 theatres of modern construction in the state of Ohio. MISS KERSHAW HERE Legit Star Without Any Intention of Leaving The cabled report from abroad that Willette Kershaw might mnke London her home has no basis. It may have been inspired through a possible visit Miss Kershaw will make to the other side this season. The star will retain her perma- nent residence In New York and will appear over here in a new play next season. KEITH'S MIDDLE-WESTERN BOOKINGS CHANGED ABOI Reported Glen Burt Will Not Return to Keith'i Booking Staff — Features to Be Booked Out ol New York Office JUDGE URGES HARMONY; NO. 802 LOSES DECISION Court Upholds Membership in Both Musical Organi- zations The test case of Benjamin Berko- witz, a trap drummer, against Ed- ward Canavan, * chairman of the board of directors of Local 902, has resulted in a victory for the Mu- sical Mutual Protective Union. The decision of Justice Lazan- sky in the Queens County Su- preme Court grants Berkowitz an injunction restraining Canavan from suspending members of M. M. P. U. Berkowitz, like many other musicians, is a member of both or- ganizations. His grievance is that whe.n he appeared before Canavan to pay up his quarterly dues and 25 per cent, penalty for b'Bing in ar- rears, Canavan refused to accept the money unless Berkowitz paid a $10 fine and resigned his member- ship in the M.M.P.U. The M.M.P.U., organized in 1864, carries with it certain valuable privileges such as death benefits and relief for indigent members, owning over $1,000,000 worth of property. Local 802 controls the metropolitan employment situation as concerns dance hall and theatre work. Practically every musician is a member of both bodies. The non- recognition of a musician by the local practically ostracizes a player from any union orchestra and de- stroys his means of securing a live- lihood. One musician in a parallel situation to that of Berkowitz held a* 21 weeks' contract as cellist with the Chicago Opera Co., which he could not fulfil without a Local 802 membership card. The decision by Justice Lazansky reinstates all musicians suspended by 802 a short time ago. The jurist in a lengthy opinion advises both bodies to get togetherand adjust their differences, stating It looks much like an argument between two labor leaders at the expense of the members. He concludes: "Well might one interested in the welfare of the members of these organiza- tions, reading the papers, exclaim to the leaders of both organizations, 'a plague o' both the houses." It would be sensible, indeed, if a truce were declared and the members per- mitted to play their parts In har- mony." HOUSES CLOSING Sheridan, East Liverpool, O., closes June 25 for repairs. The house splits with Johnstown which is now playing vaudeville the last half only. Keith's, Lowell, Mass., Juno 9. Palace, Manchester (Keith) closed June 2. Alhambra, Allegheny and Broad- way, Philadelphia, closed Saturday. Under pressure of the heat wave five vaudeville theatres closed Sat- urday in Philadelphia, and three more will join the dark group at the end of this week. Starting next week, the only vaudeville houses lighted will be Keith's, Nixon and the Globe. It is doubtful if the Nixon will attempt summer con- tinuance. Pell's, Bridgeport. Conn., switched to tabs this week, leaving the Pal- ace, the new Poli 4,000- seater, alone offering vaudeville. Up to Saturday last both houses, which are across the street from each other and both Poll-OWned, were offering vaude- ville. Seventh Street, Minneapolis (Jr. Orpheum), will close Saturday. The Orpheum bills will play the Henne- pin, Minneapolis, beginning next Monday, when a summer policy of six acts and feature pictures at pop prices will be inaugurated. State, Nanticoke, closes Saturday; Colo- nial, Norwich (Keith pop), Satur- day; Robinson's (J rand, Clarksburg, W. Va,, June 18; Strand, Ithaca. N. V., Saturday. The Orpheum, Allentown, Fa., and The booking situation as regards] the Keith middle western small andj big time houses, many formerl] booked out of Chicago, 1 j in for con« siderable readjusting before season. Glen Burt, former Chicago bookei of most of the Keith small tinu houses out of Chicago, will not con- tinue in that capacity after the. summer. Burt left the Keith book-] jng headquarters in the Palace! Theatre Building this week on a.) vacation, but he win not resume tbaj booking cf the middle wesben houses upon his return, it is re- ported. All of the big time houses for- merly booked out of Chicago. .ai _ now booked through the New Yorkl Keith office by Johnny Collins and Jack Dempsey. The new line, up' will probably remain as at present] with the Chicago Keith office fill- ing in the bills after the feature am headline acts have been booke< through New York. When the houses switched froi. Chicago to New York, Burt came east to book several of the small] time houses in conjunction witL Collins and Dempsey. The KeitbJ people wanted to consolidate the bookings of all of the middle west- ern houses to avoid repeats in the towns and to route acts for the entire time. Burt has been associated with the Keith organization for ten years, during which time his activities as a booker were confined to Chicago. Arthur Denman. it is reported, may succeed Glen Burt in Chicago. NEW "FAMILY" TITLE Keith's Office Will Find Anoth< Name for Small Tims Division The present name of the "Fam- ily Department" of the Keith office, as that division has been called since its Inception about 16 years ago, will be changed shortly. The name "Family" came about through the small time houses of the perod of 1907-8 and thereabouts catering to family trade, with the j theatres being dubbed "family the atres." The Sullivan-Considine cir- cuit was the first to use the tlWe, Since then the field has widened and the name has outgrown its original meaning. Just what the new name of the Keith small time booking dlvison will be has not ben decided, but t is definite the Family name will be dropped. The floor space alterations, which will change the fifth floor booking department, quite similar to the »xth or big time booking room are practically completed Able. Eaaton, Pa., both Wilmer A Vincent houses booking through J«»?e Ith Fami,y ^Wrtmeni^SS Eddie Keller, vaudeville acent will celebrate his silver anniversary fpJl'L '7 Cnt °" June 15 ' wh «n «• S" e ' f< J a vacation trip on the «reat Lakes. The Players Boat Club, Fair- J aven - N - J -. bad its official opening May 30. A good show was put on extemporaneously by the members. The Actors Colony will put on their •annual show at the Palace, Red Bank, N. J.. June 28. Harry Lenetska Is now associated with the H. B. Marlnelli office. He transferred from the Floyd Stoker office. Mrs. Benedict Barstow Talbot, di- vorced wife of Hayden Talbot, play- wright and globe-trotting special writer, must pay $237.10 costs to the New Amsterdam Casualty Co. as a result of her unsuccessful efforts to collect $3,000 bail posted by the casualty company when Talbot was Incarcerated in the 'alimony club" for non-payment of his % ex "wife's maintenance. Talbot was ordered to remit $900 annually for Mrs. Tal- bot's support and the same amount for their daughter's education and rearing. Mrs. Talbot was given judgment for the $3,000 sued for last year when Talbot jumped bail, but lost out on appeal. Thursday, June 7, 1923 BURLESQUE MUTUAL SHOW STRANDS IN CINCY AND HEAT No Salaries for "Girls a la Carte" — Everything in Show Tightly Attached OPPOSITION TICKET Burlesque CSubV Annual Meeting and Election on June 14 Cincinnati, June 6. Members of the "Girls a la Carte" company, stranded and sweating in the heat of one of the most torrid days Cincinnati has ever expe- rienced, were impatiently waiting for their salaries from the Mutual Burlesque Wheel. The People's Theatre, where they played here last week. cloBed Saturday, following an attachment levied on every tangi- ble object, to satisfy a claim for $443.25 made by the Runey Show Print Co. of this city. Simultaneous attachments were made for the fol- lowing urnoi nts at these houses: — Broadway Theatre, Indianapolis. %i 10.3J: Gaycty. Louisvll!?, 2S0.1«; New Kmpirc. Cleveland, $225.75; Garden Theatre. Buffalo. $M. The Indianapolis and Louisville houses closed some days ago. The plain- tiff In each case was the ltuney company. Joseph Jermon, manager of Peo- ple's, told the actors they would be paid at 1 o'clock Monday. At that j hour the money was not forthcom- ing, so Jermon promised they would get it tomorrow. The delay, he said, was due to the fact that executives of the Mutual had been in New York attending a meeting of wheel chiefs and wer» unable to sign checks at headquarters in Cleveland. The Runey company not only tied up the box office receipts at People's but seized the scenery, costumes and baggage of the company. Benny Moore and Busby Nate are stars of the troupe. At the headquarters of the Mutual Burlesque Wheel in New York it wa9 stated the "Girls a la Carte." which played at the People's. Cin- cinnati, last week was not a Mutual wheel show, and that the Mutual wneel had nothing to do with its management. The title. "Girls a la Carte." was used by another show on the Mutual wheel it was said, earlier in the season. The Mutual season closed several weeks ago, the Mutual wheel rep- resentative in New York said, and the Mutual circuit had no connec- tion in any way with the "Girls a la Carte" at the People's, Cin- cinnati. The Burlesque Club of America will hold its annual meeting and election of officers at its ciubrooms on 44th street, New York, Thursday, June 14. at 8:50 p. m. Considerable controversy has arisen over the question of whether the "opposition." which nominated five candidates for the board of gov- ernors can withdraw the nomina- tions. These were made -y petition in the usual way, the five candi- dates being Dan Dody. Phil Dalton, Lou Reals, Wm. S. Clark and Meyer Harris, for two years, and Henry Kurtzman for one year. The board of governors' candi- dates were nominated a couple of weeks ago. Otherwise tie regular and opposition tickets are identical, with Bobby Clark, nominee for president; John G. Jermon, vice- president; James C. Sutherland, treasurer; Harry Rudder, financial secretary, and Lou Lesser, record- ing secretary. John G. Jermon was a member of the board of governors at the time the nominations for both tickets were made, but a couple of days ago resigned from the board, due to his candidacy for the vice-nresi- dency. With the vacancy on the board of governors for >ne year thus created the regulars and the opposition par- ties got together and made a deal whereby Meyer Harris, who was listed on the opposition ticket for the board of governors, was to be appointed to the vacancy left by Jermon on the board. The petition as a result were withdrawn nominating the five op- position candidates. The regular candidates for the board are Dave Marion, Walter K. Hill. Frank Hun- ter, Wash Martin, James Coughlin, for two years, and Maurice Cain for one year. It is claimed by some of he op- position party that the withdrawal of the petition was not permissible. The matter will be thrashed out at a meeting to be held next Sunday. sc B8UA •rf • f laii ■:>v ^H Iflr^ wfH "^8 . ■-..-.'; ROXY LA ROCCA Wizard of the Harp Mr Manager: — When you buy a shirt you gener- ally ask for a standard make; that is what Roxy LaRocca means to your bill. The Standard act of the world. This week (June 4), Keith's. Boston. Next week (June 11), Bushwick, Brooklyn. Will appear in production shortly. SMALLER CITIES LOCATED OLYMPIC SET Columbia's Now Chisago House with Jake Isaacs, Manager NO MIDNIGHT SHOW Only $30 in House When Columbia Called It Off. The scheduled midnight show to have been g^ven by the Dave Marion show at the Columbia. New York, last Wednesday was called off at 11:50. At that hour there was about $30 in the house. As the stage hands and musicians were ready for work, the latter had to be paid an extra one-twelfth pro rata of a week's salary, in accord- ance with the stage union's rules. Wednesday was a generally ob- served holiday in Now York last week, being Memorial Day, or Dec- oration Day. Considerable bally- hooing was done by the Columbia announcing the midnight show. The failure of the midnight idea to take hold for burlesque in New York as it lias in Boston, where the Casino baa packed 'em in with an early morning matinee for the last three weeks, means the abandon- ment of the idea as far as the Co- lumbia. New York, is concerned. Last Wednesday's proposed mid- night show was to have been in the nature of an experiment, and if showing anything at all would have been the means of starting the mid- night thing >;oing here. COLUMBIA CO. PAYS DIVIDEND OF 10 P. C. Other Subsidiaries Declare Profit Sharing — Passed Dividend Last Year "HOKUM" IN DICTIONARY The word "hokum" h;ts found its way into the dictionary after years of use as a bit of Vaudeville and burlesque terminology. The l-'wiil; & Wag nails I 'radical Standard luctionary gives tin- fol- lowing deflnltioa of the mu» .-h-used theatrical descriptive: "Hokum — noun; theatrical slang.. Any word, act. busint as or property used by •a actor lo win an audience.." "Hokum" also appears in the Funk A IVagnatlt New Standard Dictionary, The first dictionary m h copyrighted in 1122 and the second in 1921. The Columbia Amusement Co. declared a dividend of .10 per cent, on its capita! stock last week to stockholders of record. Last sea- son the Columbia passed its divi- dend for the first thne in a number of years. The dividend is payable June 15. ' The Columbia Theatre and Realty Co., which controls the Columbia building and Columbia theatre. New York, declared a dividend of five per cent, also payable June 15. The Columbia Amusement Co. and Columbia theatre dividends were annual. Other Columbia concerns declar- ing dividends preceding the annual meeting last week were the Wash- ington Theatrical Co.. operating the Gayety. Washington, with a dividend of 10 pe: cent. The Baltimore Amusement Co., operatirg the Palace, Baltimore, and the com- pany operating the Gayety, Kansas City, both declaring dividends of five per cent. The Washington. Baltimore and Kansas 31ty divi- dends were quarterly. It was settled this week that the Columbia wheel shows will play the Olympic, Chicago, as a week stand next season. The Empress, Chi .ago. will be eliminated as a result of the Olympic deal. Besides the Olympic the Columbia will also play the Star and Garter as formerly in Chicago. The Col- umbia, played until the end of last season, will be. off the Columbia list, having been leased by Al Woods and renamed the Adelphl for legitimate attractions. * Objections by Mrs. Kohl over the playing of burlesque in the Olympic were made when the deal for that house was first started, but have since been withdrawn. Juke Isaacs will be the resident manager of the Olympic for the Columbia interests leasing the house. Columbia Will Take on Trenton, Bayonn© and Akron Next Season Several of the smaller cities that have not played wheel burlesque for a couple of years or more will have Columbia shows next season. Among the towns slated to house Columbia attractions are: Wheel- ing, W. Ya.: Baynnne. N. J.: Tren- ton. N. J.; and Akron. O. The State In Trenton may be the one to play the Columbia shows or it may be the Palace. A deal for one or the other of the houses is due. for consummation this week. Trenton has not had wheel shows since the American bowed out two years ago. The Columbia has played the town occasionally as a one and two nighter during the past ten years. Trenton will be a three- day stand next season for the Columbia. The Strand, Bayonne, will house the Columbia shows. It \ ill play them three days, splitting with Trenton or another nearby New Jer- sey town. The house in Wheeling has not been decided on. the same condition pertaining to Akron. Both will be three day stands. A deal for a house in Union Hill, N. J., was declared off this - week with the acqulstlon of the idayonne house. MIKE McTIGUE DIDN'T DRAW Mike McTigue, recent conqueror of Battling Siki and holder of the world's light heavy-weight title, failed to better the previous week's gross at the Columbia when Dave Marion's summer show got $5,850 on the week with the boxer as an added attraction. Without a strengthener the show got within a few dollars of that amount the week previous. Mc- Tigue received $1,250 for the week. COLUMBIA RE-ELECTS Annual Election Held — No Succes- sor to Henry. STEPPE AND NEIL SEPARATE Chicago, June 6. Steppe and O'Neil, a Shubert vaudeville act. recently back in the good graces of the Keith and Or- pheum circuits, Is disbanding. Steppe has signed with a bur- lesque show, with O'Neil seeking a new partner. Bobby Bernard is spoken of as the new partner, to do practically the same act that Steppe and O'Neil have been doing. Sim A. Scrlbner was re-elected general manager and secretary of the Columbia Amusement Co.; J. Herbert Mack, president, and It. K. Hynlcka, treasurer, at the annual meeting of the Columbia May "i- June 1. The board of directors', Including Char] fj» Waldron. .John C. Jermon. Jules Hurl::*. Mack. Scribner and Hynlcka, also re-elected. The matter of what franchises will he renewed when Expiring In IP24 wan i,nr over until the next quar- terly meeting al least. It may not come up until the semi-annual meeting in December No on«- ass elected t'» Ihc -"' ; on the board ol directors held by Tom Henry, recently resigned, COLUMBIA PRODUCERS MEET A general meeting of the Colum- bia Amusement Co. producers has been called for to-day (Thursday) in the offices of the Columbia. New York. Plans for next season will be dis- cussed and the situation. talked over with the Columbia executives. "MONKEY SHINES/' TITLE "Monkey Shines' is to be the title of the Clark and McCullough show on the Columbia wheel next season The title first selecfed "Till Tut ' bait beer, picked for a musical show b'tig readied by Jim Mr William-, and (Marl; and McCUliOUgtl agreed to change the name of their show. Scribner Back at His Nat-ve Town. Sam Scribner left New York this week for a month's vacation i\ Hrookville, \|\i , hit birthplace. COLUMBIA CO. OFFICERS MUST BE EXAMINED Court So Orders in American Wheel Action— $500,000 Damages Asked ENGAGEMENTS Garry McOarry Players, Majoatic. Buffalo; Louis Wolford, Flora Uadc, Ralph Spiague, Jessica Page. Walter Baldwin Stock Co., Duval, Jacksonville, Pla.; Evlta Nudson. J. Harrison Taylor, Mabel Paige. J. Francia Klrke (director), Charles Ritchie, stage manager, and Mabel Buel, scenic artist. Community Chautauqua ("The Storms"), George Saunders and Mildred Foster. Community Chautauqua ("His Honor, Abe Potash"), Hans Her- bert. Elitch'a Gard
1010	dbpedia	2	96	https://www.icis.com/explore/press-releases/aramco-awarded-the-chemists-club-2020-kavaler-award-sponsored-by-icis/	en	Aramco awarded The Chemists’ Club 2020 Kavaler Award, sponsored by ICIS	https://www.icis.com/exp…_.1922x634px.jpg	https://www.icis.com/exp…_.1922x634px.jpg	[ "https://www.icis.com/explore/wp-content/themes/icis-2020/assets/images/icis-logo.svg", "https://www.icis.com/explore/wp-content/themes/icis-2020/assets/images/icis-logo.svg", "https://cjp-rbi-icis.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/01/02011236/ICIS.generic.Hero_.block_.1922x634px.jpg", ...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[]	2020-12-03T20:11:00+00:00	Saudi Aramco President and CEO Amin Nasser was recognised by his peers in the global chemical industry as he was presented The Chemists’ Club 2020 Kavaler Award, sponsored by ICIS.	en	https://cjp-rbi-icis.s3.…icis-favicon.png	ICIS Explore	https://www.icis.com/explore/press-releases/aramco-awarded-the-chemists-club-2020-kavaler-award-sponsored-by-icis/	Aramco seeks to expand global footprint in chemicals NEW YORK, 3 December 2020— Saudi Aramco President and CEO Amin Nasser was recognised by his peers in the global chemical industry as he was presented The Chemists’ Club 2020 Kavaler Award, sponsored by ICIS. Speaking at the virtual event, Nasser commented on the challenges of 2020, his belief in a bright future for the chemical and petroleum industries, and his expectation that petrochemicals will represent over half of the growth in global oil demand over the next decade. Dean Curtis, President and CEO of ICIS, said that Aramco’s “global ambitions and investments in the chemical industry will create waves in the years to come. Being commended by your peers is one of the highest accolades and ICIS is proud to be involved in recognising success in the chemical industry. It is this community participation that makes our industry and the Kavaler Award so unique.” With the $69bn acquisition of SABIC in June and investments in oil-to-chemicals technology, Aramco has positioned itself for downstream growth. “Although we are seeing a number of companies announcing global refinery rationalisations or shutdowns – in Europe, the US and at some scale in Asia – we still see opportunities in certain geographies,” said the Saudi Aramco President and CEO Amin Nasser. “We expect more than half the world’s new refining capacity that will come on stream in the next 8-10 years will be in Asia, and 70-80% of that will be focused mainly on plastics,” he added. Nasser called Aramco’s acquisition of SABIC earlier this year “transformational”, enabling Aramco to deliver on its chemical strategy. “If you combine our upstream strength and refining capacity of more than 5m bbl/day with SABIC’s chemicals asset base and global presence, it has made us one of the top global chemical players,” said Nasser. As for further mergers and acquisitions, Aramco remains focused on the integration of SABIC while keeping an eye out for future deals. “We are not ruling out any good opportunities that come our way in the future, and we continue to evaluate a number of opportunities in major growth markets like China and India as part of our long-term strategy,” said Nasser. On the transition towards renewable energy, Nasser recognises that new energy sources will play an important role in creating a sustainable energy future. “However, we also believe that the global energy transition will be gradual. Covid-19 has prompted a lot of debate and discussion that the sun has set on the oil and gas industry – that oil demand has peaked or that this is close to happening. But in my view, the reality is that conventional and new energy sources will run in parallel for many decades to come,” said Nasser. Seeing a strong future for Aramco, Nasser said: “We remain firm on our long-term forecasts on creating value through growth and investment.” Although the drop in oil demand in April 2020 created the worst month for the oil industry, Nasser sees “light at the end of the tunnel” and predicts good recovery of markets in the second half of 2021. “The oil and gas industry has a key role to play in the road to lower emissions. In the future, oil will be produced with much lower emissions and I see a bright future for the petroleum industry. This award is not just for me, but a recognition of the innovation and resilience of all Aramco employees,” concluded Nasser. The Chemists’ Club Kavaler Award, sponsored by ICIS and in association with The Valence Group of Piper Sandler is awarded each year to a senior executive recognised for outstanding achievement, as voted on by his/her peers in the ICIS Top 40 Power Players: a global ranking of the leaders making the greatest positive impact on their companies and the chemical industry. Related Links ICIS Top 40 Power Players The Chemists’ Club Kavaler Awards About ICIS ICIS is a trusted source of global commodity intelligence for the energy, chemical and fertilizer industry. We are a division of RELX, a FTSE 15 company with a market cap of £39.3 billion and an employee base of over 30,000 experts across 40 countries. At ICIS, we help businesses make strategic decisions, mitigate risk, improve productivity, and capitalise on new opportunities. We make some of the world’s most important markets more trusted and predictable by providing data services, thought leadership and decision tools. 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1010	dbpedia	2	59	https://www.bolnews.com/sports/2024/01/fifa-best-awards-2024-nominees-announced/	en	FIFA Best Awards 2024: Nominees Announced	https://www.bolnews.com/…FotoJet-25-1.jpg	https://www.bolnews.com/…FotoJet-25-1.jpg	[ "https://www.bolnews.com/wp-content/themes/bolnews/assets/images/brand/logo-black.svg", "https://www.bolnews.com/wp-content/themes/bolnews/assets/images/logo.svg", "https://www.bolnews.com/wp-content/themes/bolnews/assets/images/brand/logo-black.svg", "https://www.bolnews.com/wp-content/themes/bolnews/assets/...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[ "Hamza Ali" ]	2024-01-12T15:25:04+00:00	FIFA has revealed the nominees for the 2024 Best Awards, set to take place in London on Monday night.	en	https://www.bolnews.com/…2019/01/logo.png	BOL News	https://www.bolnews.com/sports/2024/01/fifa-best-awards-2024-nominees-announced/	FIFA Best Awards 2024 nominees revealed. London ceremony on Jan 15, 2024, at 7:30 pm GMT. Notable finalists: Messi, Haaland, Bonmati, coaches, and goalkeepers. FIFA has revealed the nominees for the 2024 Best Awards, set to take place in London on Monday night. The event, now in its third occurrence in the vibrant city, promises to be a celebration of football excellence, as the best men’s and women’s players, coaches, and goalkeepers from the last season will be recognized. The nominations, announced in September 2023, were determined through a meticulous process involving an international jury consisting of national team coaches, captains, specialist journalists, and passionate fans who cast over a million votes worldwide on FIFA’s official website. The Best Awards, often likened to the prestigious Ballon d’Or, saw Lionel Messi clinch the Best Men’s Player accolade last year after leading Argentina to victory in the World Cup held in Qatar. This year, Messi finds himself among the finalists once again, competing against prolific Manchester City striker Erling Haaland and the dynamic PSG and France forward Kylian Mbappe. For the Best Women’s Player category, Spain’s Women’s World Cup winner Aitana Bonmati emerges as the favorite. The Barcelona midfielder faces competition from her teammate Jenni Hermoso and Real Madrid’s Linda Caicedo. The awards ceremony, scheduled for Monday, January 15, 2024, at 7:30 pm GMT in London, will be accessible for free streaming on the FIFA website and through FIFA+. Fans worldwide can eagerly anticipate the live coverage of this prestigious event, highlighting the global interest in the sport. Apart from the player awards, the ceremony will also recognize outstanding coaches and goalkeepers in both the men’s and women’s categories. The finalists for these categories include renowned figures such as Pep Guardiola, Simone Inzaghi, Luciano Spalletti, Jonatan Giraldez, Emma Hayes, Sarina Wiegman, Yassine Bounou, Thibaut Courtois, Ederson, Mackenzie Arnold, Cata Coll, and Mary Earps. Additionally, the much-coveted Puskas Award for the best goal of the year will be contested between Julio Enciso’s strike for Brighton against Manchester City and Guilherme Madruga’s exceptional goal for Botafogo-SP against Novorizontino. Football enthusiasts around the globe eagerly await the FIFA Best Awards 2024, anticipating an evening filled with excitement, recognition, and celebration of the beautiful game.
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1010	dbpedia	2	18	https://bleacherreport.com/articles/73826-ballon-dor-club-or-country	en	Ballon D'Or: Club or Country?	https://cdn.bleacherrepo…5_crop_north.jpg	https://cdn.bleacherrepo…5_crop_north.jpg	[ "https://static-assets.bleacherreport.net/img//atoms/svg/icons/x-icon.svg", "https://img.bleacherreport.com/img/image_pictures/0112/4141/24905_crop_north.jpg&w=630&h=420", "https://static-assets.bleacherreport.net/img//atoms/svg/icons/x-icon.svg", "https://static-assets.bleacherreport.net/img//atoms/svg/icons...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[ "Alex Stamp" ]	2008-10-27T06:49:49-04:00	The Ballon d’Or, or the European Footballer of the Year award, is considered one of the most prestigious individual awards in football...	en	https://static-assets.bleacherreport.net/favicon.ico	Bleacher Report	https://bleacherreport.com/articles/73826-ballon-dor-club-or-country	The Ballon d’Or, or the European Footballer of the Year award, is considered one of the most prestigious individual awards in football. It’s the only award to be decided by journalists, with 96 journalists deciding the award from a selection of fifty contenders. This year’s selections were made last week, and unofficially, the award is seen as being awarded to the best player in the world, though it is not the official title, which is FIFA’s select World Player of the Year. While I won’t go through all the names on the list, the obvious candidates are there, Ronaldo, Messi, Kaka, Casillas, Xavi. However the debate of this article is not to examine the individual cases of each individual player, but rather to examine what is perhaps more likely to sway the minds of the judges/journalists involved. This year has witnessed a packed footballing schedule, with the obvious domestic and European commitments, joined by the international tournaments, the European Football Championships and also the Olympic Games. When deciding who to vote for, the judges will have to decide which is more important—domestic dominance or international victory? While this might sound like a bizarre argument, think for a second, what defines greatness in a player? What is it that attracts the most attention? Perhaps like me you will come to a similar conclusion—international football. International tournaments are normally the tournaments where the great players make their mark. Look throughout football history: Pele, Cruyff, Beckenbauer, Maradona and Zidane all made their mark on the highest possible stage, and as such are accorded the tag of “great” and held in high esteem because of it. Domestic success, while obviously important, plays a less significant role. If a player dominates on a domestic level, then he is seen as a very good player, but domestic success seems to lack the cache of international dominance. Players who dominate domestically are not held in that upper echelon of opinion which the great players are held. Obviously, the great players dominate domestically more often than not, but they aren’t remembered because of that, it merely adds to their legend. A look at the previous winners of the Ballon d’Or seems to bear out this feeling; the awarding of the prize throughout its history seems to be linked intrinsically to how players perform at these tournaments. For example, Fabio Cannavaro won the award in 2006 on the back of Italy’s win at the World Cup. Ronaldo won the award in 2002, in spite of playing little to no football throughout the year, bar the World Cup in which he finished top scorer. Matthias Sammer won it in 1996, when the Germans triumphed in Euro 96. The awarding of this award is linked to how the player’s play on the biggest stage. Is it little coincidence for instance that Zinedine Zidane, a player believed to be the best ever, was only given the award for the first time after the French triumphed at the World Cup in 1998? So we can see that, for the most part, winning the award is very much the preserve of those that dominate the international tournaments over the years. With regard to this year’s awards, I feel that this is an important point to remember. Cristiano Ronaldo, a player for whom every superlative has been awarded, enjoyed a phenomenal season last season for Manchester United, scoring a massive 42 goals, taking the breath away of almost every football fan around the world, and truly setting alight the Premiership in a way which few players have done. Yet Ronaldo, in a sense, failed at the highest stage internationally for Portugal where he played poorly as they went out with a whimper against the Germans. Bear in mind that a nagging criticism of Ronaldo is his failure to shine in the big matches. For instance, there is that match for Portugal, the penalty miss in the shootout against Chelsea, and also remember that many felt Ronaldo missed out on the award the year before because he was anonymous in the Champions League semifinal, whereas Kaka, the winner, outshone him utterly. Now, while for many he has far and away the standout player on the domestic scene in Europe, these failures could perhaps cost him, bearing in mind that international success has in the past been a determining factor for the judges deciding who gets the award. As a result, the cases of a number of other contenders, who on the basis of domestic form would struggle to compete with Ronaldo, actually become a lot more promising. For instance, Lionel Messi, a player who perhaps is coming closest to fulfilling the "new Maradona" tag and who has started the season very well for Barcelona fresh from winning gold with Argentina at the Olympics, could come into consideration. The cases of Spanish stars Iker Casillas, Fernando Torres, and Xavi Hernandez is also strengthened further. Casillas, who also enjoyed domestic success with Real Madrid, captained Spain to triumph and also broke an international record for time without conceding. His is a very strong case, while Torres scored the winner in the final, and enjoyed a fine season with Liverpool—albeit a trophy-less one—while Xavi was named player of the tournament at Euro 2008—a tag which instantly strengthens his case. So, as we can see, who wins this award could very much come down to the journalists deciding what they perhaps consider the overriding factor behind their decision. If they follow the historical precedent and base their choice on international matches, then there are a few contenders to choose from.
1010	dbpedia	2	63	https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/23423823.cheshire-phoenix-club-supports-bbls-community-coach-year/	en	Cheshire Phoenix: Club supports BBL's 'Community Coach of the Year'	https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/resources/images/16615226/?type=og-image	https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/resources/images/16615226/?type=og-image	[ "https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/resources/images/small_site_logo/", "https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/resources/images/small_site_logo/", "https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/resources/images/16615226.jpg?type=mds-article-575 575w, /resources/images/16615226.jpg?type=mds-article-962 962w, ...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[ "Matthew Dougherty" ]	2023-03-30T14:54:37+00:00	CHESHIRE Phoenix are asking budding basketball players across the borough to nominate their coaches as the British Basketball League and Basketball…	en	/resources/images/17394578/	Chester and District Standard	https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/23423823.cheshire-phoenix-club-supports-bbls-community-coach-year/	The campaign, which officially began on Sunday, March 26, at the BBL Trophy Finals in Glasgow, invites individuals to select their coach for the 'Community Coach of the Year' award, recognising those that have gone above and beyond for their club, school or community. The winning coach will be announced on the 1st of May, taking with them 20 tickets for their club to attend the BBL Play-Off Finals at the O2 Arena in London on Sunday 14th May. The winner will also receive new club equipment provided by the BBL, as well as new club branding assets. Commenting on the campaign, British Basketball League Head of Marketing and Communications, Joe Edwards said: "We are delighted to be teaming up with Basketball England to celebrate basketball coaches across the UK. Coaches play such a pivotal role in inspiring the future generation of basketball players and their development, and I know many of our BBL players are continually inspired by both current and former coaches." Anthony Jepson, Marketing and Communications Director at Basketball England said: "This is a really exciting campaign which gives coaches the recognition they so deserve and we want as many people to be involved as possible. We’re looking for those coaches who go above and beyond for their team, who help their players both on and off the court, and who make playing basketball at any level a great experience. Your post can be anything from a picture of your team, a selfie, or a video of your coach in action. Don’t forget to use the hashtags #KnowOurName and #YourCoach." To enter, individuals or clubs can upload images/videos onto either Instagram or Twitter with a caption explaining why their coach deserves to be the ‘Community Coach Of The Year’ alongside the hashtags #YourCoach and #KnowOurName.
1010	dbpedia	3	97	https://www.linkedin.com/posts/virginie-barthel_clinicaloperations-clinicaltrials-biotech-activity-7196751284077555712-s7Ox	en	Virginie Barthel on LinkedIn: #clinicaloperations #clinicaltrials #biotech #community	https://media.licdn.com/dms/image/D4E22AQF4eZ-TOmyDrA/feedshare-shrink_800/0/1715795506565?e=2147483647&v=beta&t=rw7O5Yk9P_fjzV8YnZv3tgwTwkHeuudFfhdPcwRpREs	https://media.licdn.com/dms/image/D4E22AQF4eZ-TOmyDrA/feedshare-shrink_800/0/1715795506565?e=2147483647&v=beta&t=rw7O5Yk9P_fjzV8YnZv3tgwTwkHeuudFfhdPcwRpREs	[ "https://media.licdn.com/dms/image/D4E16AQFwPsaAaunH3A/profile-displaybackgroundimage-shrink_200_800/0/1715541442019?e=2147483647&v=beta&t=-PyQlOyKFRyS3fE0G04YTGCncfktGlwcjDvK3wQH1Sw" ]	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[ "Virginie Barthel" ]	2024-05-16T06:00:15.276000+00:00	Do you wonder why I've been more active on LinkedIn lately? 🤔 I used to be a bit of a lurker on LinkedIn. You know, the type who scrolls through feeds but… \| 16 comments on LinkedIn	en	https://static.licdn.com/aero-v1/sc/h/al2o9zrvru7aqj8e1x2rzsrca		https://www.linkedin.com/posts/virginie-barthel_clinicaloperations-clinicaltrials-biotech-activity-7196751284077555712-s7Ox	Ever make a really dumb mistake on your job application and hit send before it's too late? What about an embarrassing mistake at work? You're not alone. Last week, in the Trulitica Community, a member shared how embarrassed they were about a mistake they had made on their job application. In our Slack channel, other members responded by sharing their own embarrassing stories too. 22 replies later, we had some stories that were keepers. I'll list out our top 3 below: 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝟭 First week on the job and you reply all to a group of 100+ people assuring them you're "detail orientated" 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝟮 You're excited for a virtual meetup with a contact high up in the organization. A last minute scheduling change means you're getting out of a surgery 2 hours before the call. You get out of surgery and while still on pain meds dial the number. You overestimate your ability to be professional, and effectively drunk dial your lead. 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝟯 You're on a Zoom call during the pandemic. Your colleague and science buddy is presenting something and sharing his screen during a meeting. You're in the meeting too. You forget he's screen sharing and send a DM trash talking someone else in the meeting. Your soul leaves your body, but somehow you don't die. ---------- Ok cool, so we're all embarrassing at some point or another. Why are you telling us this Ali? Because being on the job search in 2024 is an isolating, anxiety-inducing roller coaster ride. The job market is saturated, at least 50% of recruiters you talk to are ding dongs, and most startups have no idea what they actually want. The least you can do is have fun with it, build a community, share your burdens, and walk away feeling like less of an awkward turtle 🐢. At Trulitica Community, we do exactly that. We help each other, celebrate wins, are there for the losses, and occasionally laugh at ourselves. Best part? It's free for all coaching clients. Forever. No subscription charges. ---------- What's your most embarrassing work or job search story? Comment below👇 #biotech, #biotechjobs, #scientist 🌿 Ready to take your cannabis career, or consulting, to the next level? Join me LIVE for weekly Recruiter Office hours this Thursday, May 2nd, at 17.00 WEST//12pm EST //9am PST After our hiccup last week with the tech/streaming tool, I've made sure everything's running smoothly for this session. It was a learning lesson, and I appreciate your patience and understanding. Conversations I'm having with people in the EU/Global markets have fueled my excitement to share the latest industry updates and insider insights with you. During our session, we'll dive into: 🌿 Insights on the evolving EU #cannabis markets and how they impact your career opportunities. 🌿Proven strategies to expand your #cannabiscareer or consultancy services globally. 🌿 Navigating unexpected career changes with confidence and mastering effective job search tactics. 🌿 Crafting standout profiles to attract recruiters and build lasting professional relationships. 🌿 Essential steps for making a successful career pivot into the thriving cannabis industry. Your questions shape our discussion, and I'm here to provide answers & advice tailored to your needs. Whether you're considering entering the industry or aiming to solidify your position as a cannabis industry leader, this session is designed for you. Join me this Thursday, May 2nd, at 17:00 WEST //18:00 CEST time //12:00pm EST time //9:00am PST for an engaging discussion on LinkedIn Live Stream. Simply click the link in the comments below to join the stream. This event is open to everyone, and participation is free of charge. Looking forward to connecting with you all! S. ************************* PS: Exciting news! The May cohort of my 'Cannabis Career Bootcamp' program starts this week, and there are only 2 spots left. Launching your cannabis consulting services/making career moves? DM me for details and secure your spot today. And don't forget to join me on Thursday to get a sneak peak on how working with me 1-1 will be. 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐂𝐑𝐀𝐙𝐘?👀 📌You have no job or volunteering experience and you want to join LinkedIn? Are you crazy? 📌 You have no awards and you want to join LinkedIn? Are you crazy? 📌 You have no certificates and you want to join LinkedIn? Are you crazy? 📌 You're not a people person and you want to join LinkedIn? Are you crazy? 📌 You're afraid of writing and posting in public spaces and you want to join LinkedIn? Are you crazy? 📌 "..." Are you crazy? 👨⚖️Guilty as charged! I may be a little crazy for joining LinkedIn despite one or more of these perceived limitations. But this week, I'm proud to embark on 𝐚 𝟕-𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 alongside a vibrant community of like-minded medics, led by Dr(Med) Bernice Agyeman Prempeh 🎯𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏: 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧, 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞. Hello, I am Francis Okyere, a dedicated medical student driven by: ✨ a strong commitment to integrity, compassion, and service in my professional journey; ✨ a passion for patient-centered care and evidence-based healthcare; and ✨ a particular focus on neurosurgery and global health My aspirations for this challenge: ✨ Optimizing my LinkedIn presence ✨ Harnessing opportunities ✨ Building meaningful networks 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 from joining LinkedIn earlier? 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 "𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐳𝐲?" 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 in the comments below. I look forward to connecting and growing with you! Have a beautiful week! ✨🎊 #MedStudentLinkedInTribe #ContentCreationChallenge" 🎊 CONGRATULATIONS TO ME🎊 Thank you 24,000 humans who have been to me a family in the past 3 years and counting on LinkedIn . It's beautiful how I gained 1000+ connections in just 3 months. I remember like yesterday, my first post with just 1 like which was mine, and how I've grown to several hundreds of thousands of impressions and several hundreds of thousands of money. From jobs, to opportunities, to mentorship, to recommendations, to volunteerism, to public speaking engagements, to patronage of my businesses, to harnessing my skills, to becoming an award winning Pharmacist and best selling author of "And Pharmacy School Happened", you all have been here. I've been nothing but a Pharmacist of value and I've gotten value from you all too. Value I don't take for granted. Value from people I haven't even met or known and those I net here that have become best friends. Thank you for believing in me and trusting my process. For consistently looking out for me. If you can see this,then know you're the one I'm celebrating so kindly leave a comment about who you are and what you do. My #linkedIn family member may need your services. In celebration of this, I'll be giving; 🌸 A free clarity call to 24 Pharmacy students who comment the word "Pharmacist" 🌸 A free clarity call to 24 people who want to learn LinkedIn optimization and monetisation. Comment "LinkedIn" 🌸A free clarity call to 24 people who want to learn public speaking. Just comment "Speaker" 🌸A free clarity call to 24 people who want health counseling. Just comment "Healthcare" If you're in need of a Pharmacist, Public Speaker, Author, Health Content Creator or Business woman, you're in need of Marvelene Ekott . If you're just seeing me, follow me for valuable content, go through my about and featured section and ring the notification bells 🔔 stay abreast of my post. Happy New Week 🌸 LIKES ARE FREE COMMENTS ARE FREE REPOSTS ARE FREE CONNECTIONS ARE FREE #celebratingconsistency #congratulations #20dayslinkedinchallengewithhaoma #pharmacist #publicspeaking Milestone Achieved - 5,000 followers here on LinkedIn! 🎉 It's not just a number; it signifies a community of healthcare professionals who've supported us every step of the way. To each of you THANK YOU. 🚀 Your likes, comments, and shares breathe life into our posts. Every interaction contributes to the rich tapestry of our growing platform. 🌟 This isn't just our success - it's yours too. Every follower, every conversation, every shared piece of content knits us closer together. You're our motivation to keep delivering meaningful, impactful content that resonates with the healthcare community as a whole. And we're not hitting the brakes. As we continue to grow, we promise to keep the insights coming and the discussions flowing. Stick around for more career tips, industry updates, and hiring strategies tailored just for you. 🚀 Remember, your engagement is our driving force. So let's keep this community buzzing - comment on the content you love and the topics you want us to cover! #Community 🎈 Big News! We've just welcomed our 3,000th follower Cristina Falbo! 🎈 🗣️ Let's hear from Cristina Falbo about why following SheSkillz Global is exciting: 1️⃣ Why follow SheSkillz Global on LinkedIn? "I'm excited to keep up with SheSkillz Global right here. Guro Askheim Johnsen, the founder, helped me get my job in #Sweden and always puts her heart into her work. It's great to see all her knowledge coming together on this platform. I'm telling all my friends to follow too!" 2️⃣ What's great about being a #pharmacist? "As a pharmacist, I get to talk to lots of people every day and there's always something new to learn. It's a job where you can always grow and find different kinds of work." 3️⃣ Tips for moving abroad for a job "Thinking of working in a new country? Make sure you and your family are ready for the change, or if you're going alone, learn about where you're going. SheSkillz Global has loads of tips and help - I'd sign up if I were you!" 4️⃣ Will you recommend SheSkillz Global for those looking for a new job? Yes, knowing that Guro Askheim Johnsen is behind I would do so. #SheSkillzGlobal #womeninbusiness #careerdevelopment #community #signup
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1010	dbpedia	3	81	https://aclanthology.org/events/acl-2017/	en	Annual Meeting of the Association for Computational Linguistics (2017)			[ "https://aclanthology.org/images/acl-logo.svg", "https://i.creativecommons.org/l/by/4.0/88x31.png" ]	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[]	null		en	/aclicon.ico		null	ACL materials are Copyright © 1963–2024 ACL; other materials are copyrighted by their respective copyright holders. Materials prior to 2016 here are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International License. Permission is granted to make copies for the purposes of teaching and research. Materials published in or after 2016 are licensed on a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. The ACL Anthology is managed and built by the ACL Anthology team of volunteers.
1010	dbpedia	1	77	https://www.academia.edu/534186/How_Ethically_We_Practice_Online_An_Exploration_of_Potential_Online_Provider_Liability	en	How Ethically We Practice Online: An Exploration of Potential Online Provider Liability	http://a.academia-assets.com/images/open-graph-icons/fb-paper.gif	http://a.academia-assets.com/images/open-graph-icons/fb-paper.gif	[ "https://a.academia-assets.com/images/academia-logo-redesign-2015-A.svg", "https://a.academia-assets.com/images/academia-logo-redesign-2015.svg", "https://a.academia-assets.com/images/single_work_splash/adobe.icon.svg", "https://0.academia-photos.com/attachment_thumbnails/3461206/mini_magick20190427-574-wnw6b...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[ "Kristie Holmes", "united-nations.academia.edu" ]	2011-04-17T00:00:00	How Ethically We Practice Online: An Exploration of Potential Online Provider Liability				https://www.academia.edu/534186/How_Ethically_We_Practice_Online_An_Exploration_of_Potential_Online_Provider_Liability	Cyberbehavior, as the object of study of cyberpsychology, refers to the set of human behaviors that require an electronic device with Internet access to interact with other persons in both synchronous and asynchronous ways. Although the first studies of cyberbehavior took place with the popularization of the so-called aper aims to provide a bibliometric review of the scientific publication on cyberbehavior by analyzing all the documents published by four of the most representative international journals on the topic. The results show that in spite of the growth of the scientific community, the research has focused on the use of Facebook and other social media, while relevant subject matters for psychologists (e.g., motivation, personality, Internet addiction, cyberbullying or self-expression) remain little explored. E-therapy is a new form of counselling that is arising the last years. E-therapy, cyber therapy, webcounseling, and Internet counselling are often used interchangeably. The question that arises on the ethical dilemmas since the licensing laws have not yet caught up with the rapid pace of technology. The salient ethical dimensions of e-therapy include competence, credentialing, informed consent, exceptions to confidentiality, as well as privacy and security limits (Corey, Corey, & Callanan, 2007). The informed consent (written and verbal) including the potential risks, consequences and benefits of telemedicine, or competence to practice, confidentiality, doing no harm, and on how terminations, interruption of service and payment arrangements need to be discussed. In addition, when using these technologies, it's important to conduct an initial assessment of each client to determine his or her appropriateness for telepsychology. Other factors to consider include making sure you have provided adequate emergency contact information in case your distance client faces a crisis, and ensuring that your patient's privacy and confidentiality are adequately protected by encrypting electronic transmissions and records. Furthermore the APA “Ethics Code applies to these activities across a variety of contexts, such as in person, postal, telephone, internet, and other electronic transmissions” (p. 1061). In other words, the ethical standards contain language designed for psychologists who provide services in person, via electronic media, or by other forms of communication. Abstract: Rapid and far-reaching technological advances are changing the ways in which people relate, communicate, and live. Technologies that were hardly used ten years ago, such as the Internet, e-mail, and video teleconferencing are becoming familiar methods for diagnosis, therapy, education and training. This is producing an emerging field–cybertherapy–whose focus is the use of communication and information technologies to improve the health care processes.
1010	dbpedia	2	75	https://www.sportingnews.com/au/cricket/news/australian-cricket-awards-2024-results-allan-border-medal/de0c5ad916dd2d6e80982011	en	Australian Cricket Awards 2024: Mitch Marsh wins Allan Border Medal for the first time	https://library.sporting…b8&itok=VfMY7cOY	https://library.sporting…b8&itok=VfMY7cOY	[ "https://library.sportingnews.com/styles/author_image/s3/2022-04/Mark%20Molyneux.jpg", "https://library.sportingnews.com/styles/crop_style_16_9_desktop/s3/2024-01/Mitch%20Marsh%20Allan%20Border%20Medal%2031.01.24.jpg?h=45946bb8&itok=VfMY7cOY", "https://library.sportingnews.com/styles/author_image/s3/2022-04/Mar...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[ "Mark Molyneux" ]	2024-01-31T10:13:00+00:00	Mitch Marsh has been awarded the Allan Border Medal in front of an all-star cast during cricket's most glamorous night of the year at the Australian Cricket Awards in Melbourne.	en	https://static-nw-production.sportingnews.com/7a1ffa9a7c8bc7d881df34471f7f899c75817114-static/assets/images/favicon.ico		https://www.sportingnews.com/au/cricket/news/australian-cricket-awards-2024-results-allan-border-medal/de0c5ad916dd2d6e80982011	Mitch Marsh has been awarded the Allan Border Medal in front of an all-star cast during cricket's most glamorous night of the year at the Australian Cricket Awards in Melbourne. In the women's game, Ashleigh Gardner scooped the Belinda Clark Award for the second time in her career after another stellar year. Mitch Marsh wins Allan Border Medal at Australian Cricket Awards 2024 "I thought I was done and dusted," an emotional Marsh said at the podium. MORE: Race to World Test Championship Final 2025 - Latest updated WTC points table Marsh returned to the Test side after a four-year absence to play a starring role for the Aussies in the third Ashes Test in England. He blasted a century in that match and hasn't looked back since, as he's gone on to average 66 with the bat while also claiming five wickets during a brilliant year for the national side in red-ball cricket. His confidence at an all-time high, Marsh also made some stunning ODI contributions as Australia went on to claim the World Cup with the all-rounder belting two centuries in the tournament. "I often spoke to my wife and told her that I just wanted to get one more crack at it, and it's been amazing," Marsh said. "I hope me winning this isn't like Covid and we look back in three years time and think, 'that was a weird time'." Prior to the ceremony, Marsh was touted by many as the favourite to claim the prestigious medal after impressing throughout the year. " I'd love to see Mitchy get it," Pat Cummins - who was also in the frame for the award - said before the winner was announced. "He's banged down the door and demanded a spot in all three formats." The skipper was named as one of three finalists alongside Marsh and four-time recipient of the Allan Border Medal, Steve Smith. Australia's new Test opener had a shot at history with a win as he could have become the first man to pick up five Allan Border Medals to take him above fellow former captains Michael Clarke and Ricky Ponting, who also sit on four medals. However, Marsh topped the count with 223 votes, with Cummins polling 144 and Smith 141. Ash Gardner wins her second Belinda Clark Award Meanwhile, Gardner beat out competition from Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland to win the Belinda Clark Award. The all-rounder, who previously won the award in 2022, was named Player of the Tournament in the women’s T20 World Cup as she claimed ten wickets at 12.50 and scored 110 runs. Her crowning achievement for the year coming during the Ashes Test at Trent Bridge when she made history with 12 wickets for the match. Gardner won 147 votes to take home the award with Perry not far behind on 134 and Sutherland rounding out the top three with 106 votes. Australian Cricket Awards 2024 results Earlier in the night, Cameron Bancroft put the disappointment of missing out on Test selection behind him by claiming the Men's Domestic Cricketer of the Year award. The opener was rewarded for his fine form in Sheffield Shield, as he notched 299 runs at 49.83. "I'm really proud to receive this prestigious award," the 31-year-old said. "To be recognised by other players around the country is very special and I feel honoured. "There have been a lot of great players win this award and in years gone by, they were the players I've looked up to and aspired to. "The award is a recognition of a lot of hard work, and a nice checkpoint to keep working towards what I want to achieve in cricket." Elsewhere, Sophie Day and Elyse Villani were unable to be split as the duo were jointly awarded the Women's Domestic Cricketer of the Year award. "It's something a little bit unexpected - to be voted by my peers means a lot to me," Day said after starring for Victoria and the Melbourne Stars. "Cricket is a roller coaster and having unwavering support throughout my career has allowed me to continue to love this wonderful game and for that, I will be forever grateful," Villani said as she thanked her family and friends for their support. In the Big Bash League, it was another night to remember for opener Matthew Short as he bagged the Player of the Tournament award for the second consecutive year after starring for the Adelaide Strikers with 541 runs. It completed a successful night for the Victorian, who was also named captain of the BBL Team of the Tournament. " Getting the opportunity a few years ago at the top of the order is something I'm really grateful for and something that really took off and suits my game," the 28-year-old said. "A lot of hard work has been put in for this moment and I'm really looking forward to the opportunities I'm getting in the next couple of weeks in the Australian team." Chamari Athapaththu won the WBBL\|09 award, which was revealed last year, after the Sri Lankan starred for Sydney Thunder. Australian Cricket Awards 2024 results: Full list of winners Allan Border Medalist - Mitch Marsh Belinda Clark Award - Ashleigh Gardner Shane Warne's Men's Test Player of the Year - Nathan Lyon Men's ODI Player of the Year - Mitch Marsh Women's ODI Player of the Year - Ellyse Perry Men's T20I Player of the Year - Jason Behrendorff Women's T20I Player of the Year - Ellyse Perry Men's Domestic Cricketer of the Year - Cameron Bancroft Women's Domestic Cricketer of the Year - Sophie Day & Elyse Villani BBL Player of the Tournament - Matt Short Bradman Young Cricketer of the Year - Fergus O'Neill Betty Wilson Young Cricketer of the Year - Emma de Broughe Community Impact Award - Ashleigh Gardner When was the voting period for the Australian Cricket Awards 2024 and how does it work? The period of matches from 2 January 2023 to 9 January 2024 determined the winners in each category. Votes are weighted in the count for the Allan Border Medal with votes from Test matches drawing twice as much worth as ODI games and three times as much as T20I votes. Teammates, match referees or umpires and members of the media all contribute to the count with a 3-2-1 voting system cast after every match. Who won last year's Allan Border Medal? Steve Smith was named the Allan Border Medalist in 2023. He became just the third Australian cricketer to receive the honour four times. He scored three Test centuries at 71.92, while also scoring over 500 runs at 67.37 in the ODI arena to claim the award. Who won last year's Belinda Clark Award? Beth Mooney received the Belinda Clark Award at least year's ceremony. It marked the second time she had won the gong. She was Australia's leading run scorer during the voting period and helped guide Australia to triumphs in the Ashes, World Cup and Commonwealth Games.
2695	dbpedia	3	41	https://www.providenceri.gov/planning/providence-historic-district-commission-phdc/	en	City of Providence Providence Historic District Commission (PHDC)			[ "https://www.providenceri.gov/wp-content/plugins/danny-accessibility/images/greyscale-regular.png", "https://www.providenceri.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Providence-cityseal.png", "https://www.providenceri.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/group-4.svg", "https://www.providenceri.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/09...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[]	2016-05-25T16:01:32+00:00	The Providence Historic District Commission was created by in 1960 to protect the unique physical character, historic fabric and visual identity of the city. Providence’s local historic districts are established […]	en	https://www.providenceri…cityseal-ico.png	City of Providence	https://www.providenceri.gov/planning/providence-historic-district-commission-phdc/	The Providence Historic District Commission was created by in 1960 to protect the unique physical character, historic fabric and visual identity of the city. Providence’s local historic districts are established as overlay zoning districts after extensive neighborhood consultation and education, and a public hearing and adoption by the City Council. There are eight Local Historic Districts in Providence, containing a total of approximately 2,600 properties. Learn more about the districts. The PHDC regulates development in designated Local Historic Districts by acting as a design review body. Chapter 27 of the City’s zoning ordinance established the authority of the PHDC to approve or deny proposed exterior work to any property located within the local historic districts. Confirmation of a property being in a local historic district can be done by using the City’s GIS mapper. Membership The PHDC is a citizen volunteer board consisting of no more than 12 members, 10 appointed by the Mayor and two City Council members. Current Members: Ryan Haggerty, Chair Edward Sanderson, Vice-Chair Rachael Dotson Glen Fontecchio Neal Kaplan Catherine Lund Tina Regan James Verity Victoria Wilson-Barnes Pabel Fernandez, Auxiliary Meetings & Agendas The PHDC typically meets on the fourth Monday of every month at 4:45 pm at 444 Westminster Street, 1st floor conference room. 2024 Meeting Schedule. Agendas and minutes of the Providence Historic District Commission. Meetings Previous meeting’s materials Current meeting agenda. The Historic District Commission’s will convene a meeting on Monday, August 26, 2024 at 4:45 P.M. at 444 Westminster Street, 1st Floor Conference Room. The public and applicants may also participate and remotely view the meeting on the Zoom platform using the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84116008514 For participation using audio and video, a device with webcam and microphone is required. The public may participate by telephone by dialing one of the following toll-free numbers: 833 548 0276, 833 548 0282, 877 853 5247, or 888 788 0099. The Webinar ID is: 841 1600 8514, press # to join. All documents for the agenda items can be found below no later than Friday, July 19th. Meeting Materials: Case 24.079, 118-126 Benevolent Street Case 24.101, 2 Keene Street Case 24.102, 80 Brown Street Case 24.103, 17 Thayer Street Case 24.104, 62 Moore Street Case 24.105, 200 Lexington Avenue Please contact Jason Martin at jmartin@providenceri.gov or 401.680.8517 if you encounter difficulty accessing the files. Applications and Forms Application package for all districts. Standards & Guidelines for the Armory, Broadway, College Hill, North Elmwood, Providence Landmarks District-Residential, Power-Cooke, South Elmwood and Stimson Avenue Districts. Solar Panel Guidelines for the Armory, Broadway, College Hill, North Elmwood, Providence Landmarks District-Residential, Power-Cooke, South Elmwood and Stimson Avenue Districts. Standards & Guidelines for the Providence Landmarks District-Industrial & Commercial Buildings. PHDC’s Rules & Regulation. Annual Report Providence Historic District Commission’s 2022-2023 Certified Local Government Annual Report. The Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission administers a Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant Program for municipal historical preservation activities. Providence is one of eighteen Rhode Island communities that are Certified Local Governments. To qualify for CLG status, a community must have a historic district zoning ordinance and a historic district commission. CLG communities may participate in the nomination of properties to the National Register of Historic Places, and are eligible to apply for federal 50% matching grants for survey and planning projects. Eligible projects for grant funding would include identification and evaluation of significant historic and archaeological properties, the nomination of eligible properties to the National Register, historic preservation plans and certain education-related activities. Maps Maps of the City’s local historic districts. Information on the City’s local historic districts. Frequently Asked Questions. Do all changes require review? The PHDC reviews changes which affect the exterior of a property or its setting. Since ordinary repairs and replacement of features can affect exterior appearance, these actions are also subject to review. Interior alterations are not reviewed; nonetheless, be aware of interior changes which have exterior impacts, such as room renovations which require closing up an existing window or cutting a new door. How long does the review take? By law, the PHDC has 45 days from the receipt of a complete application to make a decision whether to approve or deny the project. Most applications are reviewed within 30 days; staff reviews, where no public meeting is required, are usually completed in less than a week. All PHDC decisions are given in writing; no approvals are made verbally. Are PHDC decisions binding? Yes. If the PHDC does not approve a project, it cannot go forward. The law does provide an appeal period of 20 days from the date of a written decision. Appeals go to the Zoning Board of Appeal, then to the Superior Court and Supreme Court if necessary. Are there any items exempt from review? The following items are exempt from PHDC review: light fixtures, security grilles, portable window air conditioners, buzzers/ intercom systems, alarm devices, door hardware, utility meters, window boxes, ornamental statuary, garden furnishings, plant materials, temporary signs, lawn irrigation systems, and paint colors. Will I be told what color to paint my house? NO! Paint color, which does not change the inherent integrity of a structure, is exempt from review. However, paint removal methods (other than hand scraping and sanding), the painting of previously unpainted surfaces, and any repairs needed before repainting are all subject to review. Advice on appropriate paint colors and surface preparation is available on request from the PHDC staff. The PHDC does review sign colors and colors integral to a material, such as the color of roof shingles. What about exterior siding? Installation of vinyl, aluminum or other modern composition sidings can substantially alter the appearance of wood clapboards and shingles and can obliterate details such as window and door surrounds, brackets, moldings, and other elements. Artificial sidings are not appropriate on historic buildings. In addition, sandblasting is extremely damaging to wood and brick surfaces and will not be approved. Can windows be replaced? Usually, original window sash can be repaired and retained. If not, the replacement should match the historic sash in size, operation, materials, configuration, number of lights (panes), minute detail, and profile. Window manufacturers today offer a wide variety of factory-made windows appropriate for installation in historic buildings. Generally, aluminum and vinyl windows sash-within-a frame units are not appropriate replacements for historic wood sash. Typical replacement units are “sash-pack” kits or new-construction units. I have a “plaque” on my house. Does that make it historic? Most houses with plaques on them have been granted their marker by the Providence Preservation Society as part of its Historic Property Marker Program. This marker does NOT designate whether or not a structure is within the jurisdiction of the Providence Historic District Commission. To find out if your building is within a city-designated historic overlay zone contact the PHDC staff, Jason Martin, at 401.680.8517 or jmartin@providenceri.gov. What happens if a property owner does not get PHDC approval for a locally designated property before doing exterior work? All buildings within the PHDC’s jurisdiction will be flagged by the Department of Inspection & Standards (DIS) during the building permit application process for exterior work. A Certificate of Appropriateness or letter of exempt issued by the PHDC or its staff for is needed for all locally designated historic properties to be issued a building permit. Failure to gain approval from the PHDC before work begins may result in a violation being issued by the DIS, a lien being placed on the property and the issue being referred to the City’s Housing Court for adjudication. Contact Us Jason Martin, Preservation Planner 401.680.8517 jmartin@providenceri.gov Providence Historic District Commission Joseph A. Doorley, Jr. Municipal Building Department of Planning & Development 444 Westminster Street, Suite 3A Providence, RI 02903-3215 Office Hours January-June and September-December 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
2695	dbpedia	3	16	https://greatwarlondon.wordpress.com/2014/08/12/westminsters-air-raid-plaques-a-war-memorial-that-never-was/	en	Westminster’s air raid plaques – a war memorial that never was	https://greatwarlondon.w…don-bomb-map.jpg	https://greatwarlondon.w…don-bomb-map.jpg	[ "https://greatwarlondon.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/central-london-bomb-map.jpg?w=645", "https://greatwarlondon.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/london-bomb-map.jpg?w=645&h=432", "https://greatwarlondon.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/wellington-street-bomb.jpg?w=645&h=492", "htt...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[ "Westminster CA apple" ]	2014-08-12T00:00:00	After the Great War a vast number of war memorials were erected across London, the UK and other combatant nations across the world. Most commemorated those who had died (also commonly, but less frequently, those who fought and returned were remembered), others marked sites of important events in local war experiences. In the City of…	en	https://s1.wp.com/i/favicon.ico	Great War London	https://greatwarlondon.wordpress.com/2014/08/12/westminsters-air-raid-plaques-a-war-memorial-that-never-was/	After the Great War a vast number of war memorials were erected across London, the UK and other combatant nations across the world. Most commemorated those who had died (also commonly, but less frequently, those who fought and returned were remembered), others marked sites of important events in local war experiences. In the City of Westminster, an abortive scheme was launched in 1919 to commemorate the air raids on London. The Zeppelin air raids on England killed 1,400 and injured 3,400 people between January 1915 and May 1918. Hundreds of the victims were Londoners in the thirty raids that hit the city. The City of Westminster Council established that in their area (a much smaller area then than now, mainly the area around Parliament and Whitehall and between Kingsway and Green Park) there had been 78 fatalities and 167 injuries due to raid raids. The bomb map produced by the City Engineer shows 54 bombs dropped (22 on 18 December 1917 alone) and 60 other sites where damage was caused by dud bombs or anti-aircraft shells. In February 1919, a councillor called Philip Conway put forward a motion to the council stating “That it be an instruction to the Works Committee through the City Engineer or as the Committee may think best to prepare a list and map of places and properties within the City which were struck by bombs during Air Raids with a view to obtaining the consent of the owners or occupiers thereof to the placing of suitable memorial or identification tablets for the purpose of reminding in perpetuity the Citizens of Westminster and of the Empire of the brutal, horrible and cowardly character of our principal and present enemy Germany and to submit a scheme and report forthwith.” The council adopted the resolution and, apparently intending the scheme to be London-wide decided to send it on to all other Metropolitan borough councils. (n.b Germany was still the enemy because technically the war was still ongoing; after the Armistice of 11 November 1918, the war continued in law until 1921) The Council’s Works committee reported back in July with a design for a plaque, which was to state: City of Westminster Near this spot bombs were dropped by German Air Raiders (Date) Total Casualties …Killed and …Injured. “Lest We Forget” They also reported that five quotes had been received for making them, ranging “from £10 10s 0d each to £16 10s 0d each for tablets of varying degrees of artistic merit in various kinds of metal.” The £14 version was picked, to be erected at 19 sites, a total of £266, plus £7 12s to put them up. The Council approved the scheme and the spending. The scheme was up and running in Westminster, then, but it was less popular elsewhere. “Replies have been received from the Borough Councils of Chelsea and Hammersmith supporting the proposal, though the latter did not propose to take any action, no place in the Borough having been struck by enemy bombs.” Meanwhile, nine boroughs had “replied, not supporting, viz: – Bermondsey, Camberwell, Deptford, Lambeth, St Pancras, Shoreditch, Southwark, Wandsworth and Woolwich. The remaining 17 Borough Councils and the Corporation of [the City of] London have not so far expressed any opinion for or against the proposal.” The scheme was not popular in those boroughs where there had been air raid damage. We might also wonder whether the cost of the scheme did not appeal to the less well-off southern and eastern boroughs, compared with Westminster which (then as now) contained a lot of businesses. In January 1920, the works committee felt that “Upon further consideration of the matter we thought that the desired purpose might possibly be served by putting up a tablet on the spot where the first enemy bomb fell in Westminster and another at the spot where the last fell. The Commissioner of Police states that the first enemy bomb in Westminster fell on the Lyceum Theatre at 9.26 p.m. on the 13th October, 1915, and the last on No. 26A, King Street, St James, at 12.30 a.m. on 20th May 1918.” The Lyceum bomb was, of course, part of the raid that cause Mr Petre, the local pub landlord, such strain that he later committed suicide; the King Street bomb was the only one to fall in Westminster in that raid, although 49 were killed nationwide that night. The City Engineer was sent off to inquire about erecting plaques at these two locations, but had little success. The works committee reported to the Council on 20 May 1920 (exactly two years after that last bomb): “We instructed the City Engineer to report the exact positions where the tablets should be fixed, and whether all necessary consents of parties concerned had been obtained, and he informs us that he has received a letter from the Lyceum Theatre stating that the Directors do no approve of a tablet being fixed at the Theatre. “With regard to 26A, King Street, the occupiers, Messrs. Robinson, Fisher & Co., have suggested a position which the City Engineer thinks too high to be suitable. The point as to what would be a satisfactory position has not yet been settled with them. “It will be seen that the Council’s intention cannot be carried out as the proprietors of the Lyceum Theatre are opposed to the fixing of a tablet, and having regard to the circumstances we think the proposal had been be left in abeyance. Moreover, the price of the tablets now quoted is £30 as against £14 each some months ago.” The Council agreed to put the scheme permanently on hold. Although there are sporadic memorials of the Great War air raids, Westminster Council’s attempt to have a London-wide commemoration failed in the years after the war. Sources:
2695	dbpedia	1	19	https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/inspire-me/travel-guides/weekend-in-london/	en	A Long weekend in London	https://www.english-heri…Version=20200219		[ "https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/siteassets/home/visit/inspire-me/travel-guides/a-weekend-in-london/london-header-img734.jpg?w=1440&h=612&mode=crop&scale=both&quality=100&anchor=NoFocus&WebsiteVersion=20200219", "https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/siteassets/home/visit/inspire-me/travel-guides/a-weekend-in-l...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[]	null	A Long Weekend in London			English Heritage	https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/inspire-me/travel-guides/weekend-in-london/	Why Visit London London is one of the world’s most famous cities. It’s a centre for everything from fashion to finance, politics to pop music, and monarchy to media – and it’s been at the heart of English history for thousands of years. It’s a fast-paced, high-tech city that’s always looking to the future, but it’s the mix of old and new that gives London much of its charm. Skyscrapers soar above medieval churches, black cabs pass by castles and mounted soldiers trot down major roads. We look after 14 places and over 900 blue plaques in London, and each one is part of the fabric of the city’s past. In this guide, we’ll focus on our favourites and give you plenty of tips and pointers to help make the most of your trip, whether you’re visiting on holiday or you’ve lived here all your life. If you’re planning on visiting a few of our places, you can save money if you join us as a Member, or, if you’re not from the UK, by buying an Overseas Visitors’ Pass. Day 1: Central London APSLEY HOUSE, WELLINGTON ARCH AND JEWEL TOWER At the corner of Hyde Park stands a collection of monuments to a remarkable man. The Duke of Wellington (who defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815) moved into Apsley House in 1817, filling it with his collection of art, silverware and memorabilia. Today it's one of the few remaining great houses in central London, and the last in which its aristocratic family still lives. Across the road is Wellington Arch, It's one of London's best-known landmarks, and there are fantastic views of Hyde Park and Constitution Hill from the balconies. The mounted soldiers of the Household Cavalry pass under the arch on their way to Horseguard's Parade for the Changing The Queen's Life Guard ceremony at around 10.30 Monday-Saturday and 9.30 on Sundays. Inside the arch there's an exhibition telling the story of the Battle of Waterloo. Near to the Houses of Parliament, the Jewel Tower is a rare survival of medieval London. Originally built to house the royal treasure of Edward III, it later became the official test centre for weights and measures across the British Empire - making it the birthplace of the pint. There are also three free places to visit that are looked after by English Heritage in the centre of London - Chapter House and Pyx Chamber in Westminster Abbey, the remains of Winchester Palace, and the best preserved remains of the Roman London Wall. Day 2: North London KENWOOD AND HAMPSTEAD HEATH White-painted and peaceful, Kenwood sits at the top of Hampstead Heath in 112 acres of parkland and gardens. The house is free to enter and is home to another treasure trove, the Iveagh Bequest art collection - which includes a famous self-portrait by Rembrandt. The artworks are on display in rooms designed by Robert Adam, which have recently been restored to their original designs. Friendly volunteers are on hand to tell the story of the house and the people who lived here. Its most famous former resident was Dido Belle - the subject of the 2013 film, Belle. Outside, the grounds are perfect for walks and picnics with views of the London skyline. Alternatively, there are two cafes in Kenwood's Service Wing: the Brewhouse and the Steward's Room. Hampstead has been fashionable for centuries, and retains a village feel with cobbled streets, narrow lanes, and some spectacular private mansions. The Freud Museum is located here, and two contrasting houses looked after by the National Trust. The Heath is well worth exploring, too - walk through the romantic Hampstead Pergola and Hill Gardens, or in warmer weather, cool off in one of the three swimming ponds. Across the Heath, Highgate's Victorian cemetery offers a remarkable insight into how 19th century Brits coped with and commemorated death. Day 3: Greenwich and South East London RANGERS' HOUSE AND ELTHAM PALACE Historic Greenwich is home to Rangers' House, a real treasure trove of art and jewellery. Just a short walk away from the famous Observatory and the Greenwich Meridian, this Georgian villa is renowned for its extraordinary collection of medieval and Renaissance art, put together by one man, 19th century diamond magnate Julius Werner. You can see it on a guided tour, at 11:00 or 14:00, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays. A few miles east of Greenwich is Eltham Palace, a decadent monument to art deco design and interwar high-society. Millionaires Stephen and Virginia Courtauld built a lavish, cutting-edge home around the remains of the medieval palace in the 1930s. There's a multimedia guide, costumes and volunteers on hand to take you back to the glamour and glitz of a thirties country house party. Highlights include the breathtaking golden bathroom, the basement that became a wartime bunker and the delightful gardens in and around the moat. There's a new playground inspired by the Courtaulds' adventures around the world, and a café in the greenhouse. Just inside the M25 (and therefore just scraping into this guide) is Down House, the home of Charles Darwin. Recreated rooms and an award-winning exhibition tell the story of the man and his work, and you can stroll through the gardens that helped him to come up with his theories. Sir David Attenborough narrates the interactive multimedia tour. Day 4: West London CHISWICK HOUSE AND MARBLE HILL English Heritage looks after two 18th century houses in leafy west London. The first, Chiswick House, is somewhat misleadingly named - it was designed to be more of a Roman-style temple to the arts than an actual house. Its architect and owner, Lord Burlington, filled the house with his collections and used it to host intimate salons for the cultural elite of the day. The house is surrounded by beautiful gardens littered with sculptures, water features, and neo-classical buildings. An audio tour is available from the website of the Chiswick House Garden Trust. The CHGT also run a café in the grounds of the house, and host events throughout the year. The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew are nearby, as are the National Archives. Marble Hill is the final stop on our whirlwind tour. It was built for Henrietta Howard, Countess of Suffolk, a remarkable woman of letters, friend of some of England’s greatest writers, and the mistress of King George III. Georgian paintings and painstakingly recreated hand-drawn Chinese wallpaper adorn the rooms of the house, and Henrietta's remarkable story can be heard when the house opens from Saturday 21 May 2022. The Palladian villa is set in 66 acres of parkland, and there is a café within the grounds. The park runs down to the Thames, and Ham House (National Trust) is just across the river. A ferry service runs between the two from March to October, and if you fancy making a splash yourself, the ferry company also rents rowing boats. Where to eat and drink London is one of the best places to eat in the world, and there's something to suit every budget, from Michelin starred restaurants to street food. Apsley House and Wellington Arch are a short walk or tube ride away from the epicentre of trend-setting cooking that is Soho, and there are many high-end options in Mayfair. If you're visiting Kenwood, there are two options in the mansion's service wing. The Brew House Café serves up breakfast, lunch and tea, and the menu changes daily. The Steward's Room offers a takeaway soups, salads, sandwiches and drinks. Hampstead and Highgate also have plenty of options. In the south east, Eltham Palace's café is great for lunch and afternoon tea. If you're visiting Rangers' House, there are many places to eat and drink nearby in the centre of Greenwich. In the west, there are cafés at Chiswick and Marble Hill, and both are open all year round. Richmond, Hammersmith or Putney are all nearby. Getting Around Once you get your head around the tube map, London is incredibly easy to navigate using public transport, although stations do get a little more spread out as you leave Zone 1. For the best value on public transport, we'd suggest buying a visitor's Oyster card, which can be ordered in advance of your trip from the Transport For London (TfL) website. Note that cash is not accepted on London buses. There are also plenty of cabs and minicabs in the city. Here are the nearest stations to each of the English Heritage places mentioned in this guide - although it's always a good idea to plan your journey on the TfL website and check for disruptions to services. Apsley House & Wellington Arch - Hyde Park Corner on the Piccadilly Line is a two minute walk away Jewel Tower - Westminster station is a five minute walk from the tower. It is served by the Central, District and Jubilee Lines. Kenwood - Hampstead Station is 30 minutes away by foot, or 15 minutes on the 603 bus. Highgate is a 25 minute walk, and Archway is about 30 minutes on foot or 20 on the 210 bus. All are on the Northern Line. Rangers' House - Greenwich Station is about 20 minutes' walk from the house. It is on the National Rail network and on the DLR. Eltham Palace - Mottingham Station is a 15 minute walk away. It's on the National Rail network. Chiswick House - Chiswick Station is about 10 minutes from the house and gardens on foot. It's on the National Rail network. Marble Hill - St Margarets Station is just over a 10 minute walk away. It's on the National Rail network.
2695	dbpedia	2	37	https://www.westminster.gov.uk/licensing/city-promotions-events-and-filming/green-plaques	en	Westminster City Council	https://www.westminster.…/images/logo.png	https://www.westminster.…/images/logo.png	[ "https://www.westminster.gov.uk/themes/custom/wcc/images/logo.png", "https://www.westminster.gov.uk/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/pdfpreview/44453-green_plaque_full_list.png?itok=Zb95sgd5" ]	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[]	2024-07-25T00:00:00	Nominate a green plaque to commemorate the cultural heritage of Westminster.	en	/themes/custom/wcc/favicon.ico		https://www.westminster.gov.uk/licensing/city-promotions-events-and-filming/green-plaques	Our Westminster green plaque scheme launched in 1991 to commemorate the diverse cultural heritage of Westminster and the people who have lived or worked here. It highlights buildings associated with people of renown who have made lasting contributions to society. Nominations for new green plaques are reviewed by an independent advisory panel ahead of formal approval. Criteria Our green plaques commemorate people who: are regarded as eminent by most members of their profession deserve recognition for their genuine contribution to society or for improving lives are reasonably well known and where sufficient time has elapsed since their life to show their lasting contribution to society. The scheme also marks buildings of historical interest, that form a significant part of the heritage of the city. Please bear in mind that: a historical or cultural event of great significance must have taken place in any building that is nominated nominations will not be considered on the basis of anniversaries or short stays from public figures alone shops, restaurants and organisations must have existed for at least 100 years to be considered for a green plaque. Submit a green plaque nomination Fill in a nomination form Process Please ensure that sponsorship of £3,500 plus VAT is in place before you submit your nomination. This fee helps to cover the cost of administering the scheme. Please submit your nomination using the nomination form above. We will contact you to clarify any additional information that is required. Your nomination will be shared with an advisory panel for consideration against the criteria. Meetings to decide which nominations are taken forward will take place in July and January. Please keep these timings in mind when applying. We will contact the building owner to seek permission to install the green plaque and prepare an application for listed building consent, if it is required. If you have a specific timeframe in mind, it helps if you have already secured building owner permission. Please note that Green Plaques cannot be placed on buildings owned by Grosvenor. The plaque wording is agreed. There is a maximum word count of 25 words for the plaque to be legible, or lower if the plaque is installed at height. There is a layout template for all plaques to ensure a legible and consistent style for plaques across the city. Logos are not usually possible if the plaque is to remain legible but there is space for a sponsor name at the bottom of the plaque. Your nomination is shared with ward councillors and a full report is prepared for formal approval by Cabinet Members. Following approval, your plaque is manufactured and installed. If you would like to organise an unveiling ceremony, we can provide an unveiling stand and curtain and help you with any logistics. It is your responsibility to organise and cover the cost of the ceremony and reception including microphones and speakers if required. Westminster Green Plaques are 18" diameter and weigh approximately 4kg. Recent green plaques Stanley Kwai-Tsun Tse SeeWoo, 18-20 Lisle Street, WC2H 7BA A community leader in London's Chinatown and founder of the SeeWoo Asian supermarket in 1975. A pioneer in bringing Chinese ingredients to London's restaurants and dinner tables, he was instrumental in shaping the area into the cultural hub it is today. The plaque was unveiled on Friday 24 May 2024. Find out more. Sir Hugh Casson Hereford Mansions, Hereford Road, W2 5BA The plaque was launched on Friday 1 September 2023 to commemorate the renowned architect with close links to the City of Westminster. He is credited with bridging the gap in art and architecture between traditionalists and modernists, most notably as Director of Architecture of the Festival Britain in 1951. Find out more. Royal Dental Hospital Edwardian Hampshire Hotel, Leicester Square, WC2H 7LH Unveiled on Wednesday 29 March 2023 to commemorate the oldest dental school in the UK, 1858 - 1985. Established as a teaching hospital to regulate and improve standards of dental care, it was first located at 32 Soho Square and achieved the backing of the Royal College of Surgeons. Under the patronage of King Edward VII, it became the Royal Dental Hospital in October 1901. Find out more. Rev Dr John Clifford Westbourne Park Baptist Church, Westbourne Park Villas, W2 5DX Unveiled on Sunday 11 September 2022 to commemorate Rev Dr John Clifford (1836-1923), a world-renowned social reformer and leader of the Baptist Church. He became a Minister at Praed Street Baptist Church in Paddington in 1858 where he remained until 1876 when the growth of his congregation led to the opening of a new chapel in Westbourne Park. He became a national political figure in 1899 and helped to establish Westbourne Park Institute in Paddington to provide free adult education amongst many other achievements of national and international significance. Windrush Generation Paddington Station, Clocktower Arch (platform 1), Praed Street, Paddington, W2 1HB Unveiled on Windrush Day, 22 June 2021 by Peter Straker. The plaque marks the arrival of Caribbean Citizens into Westminster and beyond who came to help rebuild war-torn Britain from 1948. Find out more. Middlesex Hospital Medical School 33 Cleveland Street, Fitzrovia, W1T 4JG Installed on Tuesday 20 October 2020 to commemorate the discovery of the hormone Aldosterone by James F Tait, Sylvia A Simpson and Hilary M Grundy in 1952. Westminster Hospital Dean Ryle Street (off Horseferry Road), SW1P 4DA Unveiled on Monday 10 February 2020 by Rennie and Audrey Hoare, descendants of Henry Hoare who was one of the founding donors in 1719. Westminster Hospital was the first hospital in the world funded by charitable giving and became Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in 1993. Sir Alan Dawtry Pimlico tube station underpass, 2 Bessborough Street, SW1V 2PU Unveiled by Lord Mayor of Westminster, Cllr Ruth Bush, Lady Dawtry and Sir Rodney Brooke on 8 February 2020 Maiden Lane recording studios 31 Maiden Lane, Covent Garden, WC2E 7JS Unveiled by Roger Taylor from Queen on Wednesday 4 December 2019 Lady Jane boutique 29 Carnaby Street, London, W1F 7DH Unveiled by former owners Henry Moss and the family of Harry Fox on Thursday 10 October 2019 Centenary of GCHQ Watergate House, 13-15 York Buildings, London, WC2N 6JU Unveiled by Her Majesty The Queen on Thursday 14 February 2019 The Old Paddington Town Hall Paddington Exchange, 8 Hermitage Street, London, W2 1PW Unveiled on Tuesday 30 October 2018 Darbourne and Darke architects Morgan House, Lillington Gardens Estate, SW1V 2LF Unveiled on Saturday 29 September 2018 Captain Thomas Riversdale Colyer-Fergusson Orchard Court, corner of Fitzhardinge Street and Seymour Mews, Marylebone, W1H Unveiled on Tuesday 19 December 2017 Lord John Store 43 Carnaby Street, W1F 7EA Unveiled on Wednesday 22 November 2017 William Henry Hudson 11 Leinster Square, W2 4PL Unveiled on 16 May 2017 The Ivy Restaurant 1-5 West Street, WC2H 9NQ Unveiled on 17 January 2017 Vince Man’s Shop 5 Newburgh Street, W1F 7RG Unveiled on 9 November 2016 The Austrian Centre 124 Westbourne Terrace, W2 6QJ Unveiled on 13 October 2016 Professor Cecilia Vajda 105 Hallam Street, W1W Unveiled on 28 April 2016 See all green plaques in Westminster Blue plaques To learn more about the blue plaques in London, please contact English Heritage. This is a separate scheme with different criteria. Advisory panel Rachel Anthony, The City of Westminster Guide Lecturers Association Helen Glew, Senior Lecturer in History, University of Westminster Gillian Staples, Archives, Collections & Resources Lead, Westminster City Council Colin Thom, Senior Research Associate, Survey of London, UCL Faculty of the Built Environment
2695	dbpedia	3	82	https://greatwarlondon.wordpress.com/tag/westminster/	en	Great War London	https://s0.wp.com/i/blank.jpg	https://s0.wp.com/i/blank.jpg	[ "https://greatwarlondon.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/central-london-bomb-map.jpg?w=645", "https://greatwarlondon.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/london-bomb-map.jpg?w=645&h=432", "https://greatwarlondon.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/wellington-street-bomb.jpg?w=645&h=492", "htt...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[]	null	Posts about Westminster written by Stuart	en	https://s1.wp.com/i/favicon.ico	Great War London	https://greatwarlondon.wordpress.com/tag/westminster/	After the Great War a vast number of war memorials were erected across London, the UK and other combatant nations across the world. Most commemorated those who had died (also commonly, but less frequently, those who fought and returned were remembered), others marked sites of important events in local war experiences. In the City of Westminster, an abortive scheme was launched in 1919 to commemorate the air raids on London. The Zeppelin air raids on England killed 1,400 and injured 3,400 people between January 1915 and May 1918. Hundreds of the victims were Londoners in the thirty raids that hit the city. The City of Westminster Council established that in their area (a much smaller area then than now, mainly the area around Parliament and Whitehall and between Kingsway and Green Park) there had been 78 fatalities and 167 injuries due to raid raids. The bomb map produced by the City Engineer shows 54 bombs dropped (22 on 18 December 1917 alone) and 60 other sites where damage was caused by dud bombs or anti-aircraft shells. In February 1919, a councillor called Philip Conway put forward a motion to the council stating “That it be an instruction to the Works Committee through the City Engineer or as the Committee may think best to prepare a list and map of places and properties within the City which were struck by bombs during Air Raids with a view to obtaining the consent of the owners or occupiers thereof to the placing of suitable memorial or identification tablets for the purpose of reminding in perpetuity the Citizens of Westminster and of the Empire of the brutal, horrible and cowardly character of our principal and present enemy Germany and to submit a scheme and report forthwith.” The council adopted the resolution and, apparently intending the scheme to be London-wide decided to send it on to all other Metropolitan borough councils. (n.b Germany was still the enemy because technically the war was still ongoing; after the Armistice of 11 November 1918, the war continued in law until 1921) The Council’s Works committee reported back in July with a design for a plaque, which was to state: City of Westminster Near this spot bombs were dropped by German Air Raiders (Date) Total Casualties …Killed and …Injured. “Lest We Forget” They also reported that five quotes had been received for making them, ranging “from £10 10s 0d each to £16 10s 0d each for tablets of varying degrees of artistic merit in various kinds of metal.” The £14 version was picked, to be erected at 19 sites, a total of £266, plus £7 12s to put them up. The Council approved the scheme and the spending. The scheme was up and running in Westminster, then, but it was less popular elsewhere. “Replies have been received from the Borough Councils of Chelsea and Hammersmith supporting the proposal, though the latter did not propose to take any action, no place in the Borough having been struck by enemy bombs.” Meanwhile, nine boroughs had “replied, not supporting, viz: – Bermondsey, Camberwell, Deptford, Lambeth, St Pancras, Shoreditch, Southwark, Wandsworth and Woolwich. The remaining 17 Borough Councils and the Corporation of [the City of] London have not so far expressed any opinion for or against the proposal.” The scheme was not popular in those boroughs where there had been air raid damage. We might also wonder whether the cost of the scheme did not appeal to the less well-off southern and eastern boroughs, compared with Westminster which (then as now) contained a lot of businesses. In January 1920, the works committee felt that “Upon further consideration of the matter we thought that the desired purpose might possibly be served by putting up a tablet on the spot where the first enemy bomb fell in Westminster and another at the spot where the last fell. The Commissioner of Police states that the first enemy bomb in Westminster fell on the Lyceum Theatre at 9.26 p.m. on the 13th October, 1915, and the last on No. 26A, King Street, St James, at 12.30 a.m. on 20th May 1918.” The Lyceum bomb was, of course, part of the raid that cause Mr Petre, the local pub landlord, such strain that he later committed suicide; the King Street bomb was the only one to fall in Westminster in that raid, although 49 were killed nationwide that night. The City Engineer was sent off to inquire about erecting plaques at these two locations, but had little success. The works committee reported to the Council on 20 May 1920 (exactly two years after that last bomb): “We instructed the City Engineer to report the exact positions where the tablets should be fixed, and whether all necessary consents of parties concerned had been obtained, and he informs us that he has received a letter from the Lyceum Theatre stating that the Directors do no approve of a tablet being fixed at the Theatre. “With regard to 26A, King Street, the occupiers, Messrs. Robinson, Fisher & Co., have suggested a position which the City Engineer thinks too high to be suitable. The point as to what would be a satisfactory position has not yet been settled with them. “It will be seen that the Council’s intention cannot be carried out as the proprietors of the Lyceum Theatre are opposed to the fixing of a tablet, and having regard to the circumstances we think the proposal had been be left in abeyance. Moreover, the price of the tablets now quoted is £30 as against £14 each some months ago.” The Council agreed to put the scheme permanently on hold. Although there are sporadic memorials of the Great War air raids, Westminster Council’s attempt to have a London-wide commemoration failed in the years after the war. Sources: City of Westminster Council minutes 1919-21 Map of bomb damage sites, Westminster Archives. In the corner of Horse Guards Parade, partly hidden behind the Admiralty Citadel is a memorial to an unusual Great War fighting force: the Royal Naval Division. These naval men served as infantry at Gallipoli and on the Western Front. The Royal Naval Division (RND) was an odd hybrid unit, seamen serving as and alongside footsoldiers. It was both a category of naval personnel and a fighting unit of the British Army, although the two were not for long the same thing. The history and the make-up of the Division told well elsewhere, but a brief summary is that Winston Churchill, as First Lord of the Admiralty, formed the Division from surplus naval troops (mainly reservists) as the Germans rapidly invaded Belgium in 1914. The Division first saw action in the (unsuccessful) defence of Antwerp in October – many of the RND escaped over the border to the neutral Netherlands and were interned there. Reconstituted, and following further training, the Division was sent to Egypt in 1915 and landed on the Gallipoli peninsula on 25 April in the first landing of British troops there. They served throughout the campaign there before being sent back to the Western Front in 1916, where the Division served out the rest of the war, fighting in most of the major battles. During this time, though, the battalions that made up the Division were – as in other Divisions of the British Expeditionary Force – moved around and the RND as a fighting unit became less naval in its make-up (the memorial remembers those from the army units that served in the RND as well as the naval personnel). Its original battalions bore names evocative of British naval history: Nelson, Hawke, Drake, Collingwood, Benbow, Hood, Howe and Anson. In 1925, a decade after the landing at Gallipoli, Winston Churchill unveiled a memorial to the officers and men of the Division who died during the war, alongside him was Sir Ian Hamilton – the commander of the Gallipoli campaign. The memorial was constructed at the corner of Horse Guards Parade, at the back of the Admiralty building. Its inscription lists the places that the RND served and bears the words of a sonnet by Rupert Brooke – the Division’s most famous casualty. BLOW OUT YOU BUGLES, OVER THE RICH DEAD / THERE’S NONE OF THESE SO LONELY AND POOR OF OLD / BUT, DYING HAS MADE US RARER GIFTS THAN GOLD / THESE LAID THE WORLD AWAY: POURED OUT THE RED / SWEET WINE OF YOUTH; GAVE UP THE YEARS TO BE. / OF WORK AND JOY, AND THAT UNHOPED SERENE / THAT MEN CALL AGE: AND THOSE WHO WOULD HAVE BEEN / THEIR SONS, THEY GAVE THEIR IMMORTALITY Two South Londoners served as naval soldiers with the RND and had very different war stories: Able Seaman H. Hardcastle, from Vauxhall, was a serving naval rating in 1914, but was drafted into the RND for the fighting on the Western Front. He later rejoined his ship and saw action at the Battle of Heligoland Bight, where (according the National Roll of the Great War) the ship was sunk and Hardcastle was taken prisoner. After a second attempt to escape, he was recaptured and moved to a punishment camp. Eventually he was sent to Holland and repatriated in England in November 1918. Unlike Hardcastle, virtually all of Able Seaman Alexander Frederick Smith‘s war service was in the RND. He was a surveyor from Catford and enlisted in the Public Schools Battalion of the Middlesex Regiment. After Antwerp, most of the original Hawke Battalion, RND, had been killed, captured or interned, and the battalion was reformed incorporating men from the Public Schools Battalion in its D Company. Hardcastle served in Gallipoli throughout the fighting there and then as an anti-aircraft gunner on the Island of Imbros. After a few months in the UK from July 1916, he was sent out to France and Flanders in December and was killed in action on 18 February 1917, at Miraumont during the battle of the Ancre. He is commemorated on the Theipval memorial to the missing in France, and on the war memorial in St George’s Church, Catford. The Royal Naval Division memorial has had an odd history since 1925. It was removed from Horse Guards Parade in 1939, when the Admiralty Citadel was built between Horse Guards Parade and the Mall, and only re-erected in Greenwich in 1951. Forty years later it was moved back to Westminster and restored to its original location – albeit dwarfed by the citadel. Sources: UK National Inventory of War Memorials Page on the RND on a site about Jack Clegg, one of its number And (as ever) the Long Long Trail webpage on the RND The central public site for national commemoration of the Great War is the Cenotaph in Whitehall. It represents the war dead of Britain and the Empire (irrespective of race, colour and creed). As such it meant a lot to those who served and those whose friends, comrades and relatives were killed in the war. In 1933, it was the site of protest against Herr Hitler, the new Chancellor of Germany. Adolf Hitler became chancellor of Germany in January 1933 (he only became “Führer of Germany” after also becoming President in 1934). On 10 May 1933, his emissary Dr Alfred Rosenberg laid a wreath from the Chancellor at the Cenotaph on behalf of Hitler. It was not welcomed. On the 11th, it was snatched and thrown in the river. Newspaper accounts differ, but it appears that early that morning a man stepped from a car and slashed off the swastika that was displayed in the centre of the wreath. Later that morning, another man (or possibly the same one) got out of a car and snatched the wreath – taking it off with him in the car and throwing it into the Thames. The man who did this (or at least certainly took the wreath away) was James Edmonds Sears, a 57-year-old British Legion member and owner of a Norfolk building firm, who was also the prospective Labour candidate for the St Pancras South West constituency in the next election. Sears had served in the Great War as an officer in the Royal Army Service Corps, arriving in France in November 1915. Appearing in Bow Street magistrate’s court on 11 May, Sears stated that: I removed the wreath from the Cenotaph as a deliberate national protest against the desecration of our national war memorial by the placing on it of a wreath by Hitler’s emissary, especially in view of the fact that Hitler’s Government at the present moment are contriving to do those things and foster the feeling that occurred in Germany before the war in which so many of our fellows suffered and lost their lives. Sears was cleared of a charge of theft but ordered to pay 40 shillings for willful damage, being told that whatever his personal views it was an ill-mannered thing to do. The general public feeling, though, seems to have been supportive of Sears. In Germany, the regime was furious. One German newspaper stated that England’s reputation for treating its guests well had been dealt a severe blow. An American ex-serviceman also added his voice to the protests, laying a single lily beside the cenotaph with a card reading: If the Unknown Soldier could speak to this unknown American, he might voice his preference for this single flower to the wreath of a murderous dictator which now desecrates this memorial. A policeman removed the card, but left the flower. The eventual fate of Hitler’s wreath, is neatly summed up by the Yorkshire Post: It appears that when a wreath has been placed on the Cenotaph, it becomes, ipso facto, the property of the Office of Works. When this one had been rescued from the river, Scotland Yard inquired what the First Commissioner of Works wished to have done with it. A representative inspected the wreath and reported that it had suffered so severely from immersion as to be of no further value. So Hitler’s tribute has now been consigned to the rubbish heap with the approval and blessing of Whitehall. This was not the only time that the Cenotaph has been at the centre of protest. The event also has resonance with unease people feel today about the British National Party laying wreaths at war memorials – including one group removing a wreath in Lancashire in 2010. It was also not the last time that a swastika-bearing wreath was laid at the Cenotaph in 1936, as Nazi ex-servicemen laid a similar wreath there as guests of the British Legion. Postcript: James Edmonds Sears did stand as Labour candidate in St Pancras SW in the 1935 General Election, but he was defeated by the Conservative incumbent Mr G G Matheson. Further reading: Interesting blog post from Nickelinthemachine.com about the Hitler wreath, the other anti-Nazi protests and the Cenotaph.
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2695	dbpedia	1	0	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_English_Heritage_blue_plaques_in_the_City_of_Westminster	en	List of English Heritage blue plaques in the City of Westminster	https://en.wikipedia.org/static/favicon/wikipedia.ico	https://en.wikipedia.org/static/favicon/wikipedia.ico	[ "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/images/icons/wikipedia.png", "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/images/mobile/copyright/wikipedia-wordmark-en.svg", "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/images/mobile/copyright/wikipedia-tagline-en.svg", "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/ad/Adam%2C_Hood%2C_Gals...	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(1836–1912) "Painter lived here 1886–1912" 44 Grove End Road St John's Wood NW8 9NE 1975 ( ) 569 Bert Ambrose (c.1896–1971) "Dance Band Leader lived and played here 1927–1940" May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street Mayfair W1J 8LT 2005 ( ) 597 Edward Ardizzone (1900–1979) "Artist and Illustrator lived here 1920–1972" 130 Elgin Avenue Maida Vale W9 2NS 2007 ( ) 104 Sir Richard Arkwright (1732–1792) "Industrialist and Inventor lived here" 8 Adam Street Charing Cross WC2N 6AA 1984 ( ) 241 Thomas Arne (1710–1778) "Composer lived here" 31 King Street Covent Garden WC2E 8JD 1988 ( ) 233 The left and right sides of the circular plaque have been removed to fit into a narrow space.[1] Matthew Arnold (1822–1888) "POET and CRITIC lived here" 2 Chester Square Belgravia SW1W 9HH 1954 ( ) 38 Herbert Henry Asquith, 1st Earl of Oxford and Asquith (1852–1928) "STATESMAN lived here" 20 Cavendish Square Marylebone W1G 0RN 1951 ( ) 601 Hertha Ayrton (1854–1923) "Physicist lived here 1903–1923" 41 Norfolk Square Paddington W2 IRX 2007 ( ) 712 Walter Bagehot (1826–1877) "Writer, Banker and Economist lived here" 12 Upper Belgrave Street Belgravia SW1X 8BA 1967 ( ) 215 John Logie Baird (1888–1946) "IN 1926 IN THIS HOUSE JOHN LOGIE BAIRD 1888–1946 FIRST DEMONSTRATED TELEVISION" 22 Frith Street Soho W1D 4RP ( ) 444 Baird's home at 3 Crescent Wood Road in Sydenham in the London Borough of Southwark also has a blue plaque.[2] Bruce Bairnsfather (1888–1959) "Cartoonist lived here" 1 Sterling Street, off Montpelier Square Knightsbridge SW7 1HN 1981 ( ) 584 Stanley Baldwin, 1st Earl Baldwin of Bewdley (1867–1947) "PRIME MINISTER lived here" 93 Eaton Square Belgravia SW1W 9AQ 1969 ( ) 40 Michael William Balfe (1808–1870) "Musical Composer Lived here" 12 Seymour Street Marylebone W1H 7HT 1912 ( ) 11 Evelyn Baring, 1st Earl of Cromer (1841–1917) "Colonial administrator lived and died here" 36 Wimpole Street Marylebone W1G 8GZ ( ) 440 Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806–1861) "ELIZABETH BARRETT BARRETT POETESS, AFTERWARDS WIFE OF ROBERT BROWNING, LIVED HERE 1838–1846" 50 Wimpole Street Marylebone W1G 8SQ 1899 ( ) 368 The London County Council re-erected the plaque in 1936.[3] Sir James Barrie (1860–1937) "NOVELIST AND DRAMATIST lived here" 100 Bayswater Road Bayswater W2 3HJ 1961 ( ) 416 George Basevi (1794–1845) "ARCHITECT lived here" 17 Savile Row Mayfair W1S 3PN 1949 ( ) 291 Gilbert Bayes (1872–1953) Sculptor lived here 1931–1953 4 Greville Place St John's Wood NW6 5JN 2007 ( ) 10 Sir Joseph Bazalgette (1819–1891) "Civil Engineer lived here" 17 Hamilton Terrace St John's Wood NW8 9RE 1974 ( ) 385 Aubrey Beardsley (1872–1898) "ARTIST lived here" 114 Cambridge Street Pimlico SW1V 4QF 1948 ( ) 456 Sir Francis Beaufort (1774–1857) "Admiral and Hydrographer lived here" 52 Manchester Street Marylebone W1U 7LU 1959 ( ) 686 Sir Thomas Beecham C. H. (1879–1961) "Conductor and Impresario lived here" 31 Grove End Road St John's Wood NW8 9NG 1985 ( ) 443 Sir Julius Benedict (1804–1885) "MUSICAL COMPOSER Lived and died here" 2 Manchester Square Marylebone W1U 3PA 1934 ( ) 561 Sir William Sterndale Bennett (1816–1875) "Composer lived here" 38 Queensborough Terrace Bayswater W2 3SH 1996 ( ) 499 George Bentham (1800–1884) "Botanist lived here 1864–1884" 25 Wilton Place Belgravia SW1X 8RL 1978 ( ) 67 Hector Berlioz (1803–1869) "COMPOSER stayed here in 1851" 58 Queen Anne Street Marylebone W1M 9LA 1969 ( ) 542 George Frederick Bodley (1827–1907) "Architect lived here 1862–1873" 109 Harley Street Marylebone W1T 6AN 2003 ( ) 696 Elizabeth Bowen (1899–1973) "Writer lived here 1935–1952" 1–7 Clarence Terrace Regent's Park NW1 4RD 2012 ( ) 10672 Al Bowlly (1899–1941) "Singer lived here 1933–1934" Charing Cross Mansions, 26 Charing Cross Road Charing Cross WC2H 0DG 2013 ( ) 30419 Charles Bridgeman "Landscape Gardener lived here 1723–1738" 54 Broadwick Street Soho W1F 7AH 1984 ( ) 586 Richard Bright (1789–1858) "Physician lived here" 11 Savile Row Mayfair W1S 3PS 1979 ( ) 85 Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806–1861) POET LIVED HERE 99 Gloucester Place Marylebone W1U 6JQ 1924 ( ) 45 Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806–1861) Poet lived in a house on this site 1838–1846 50 Wimpole Street Marylebone W1G 8SQ 1936 ( ) 368 Street level supplementary stone inscription added by the LCC to the facade of 50 Wimpole Street when the brown RSA plaque of 1899 was re-erected in 1936 Beau Brummell (1778–1840) "Leader of Fashion lived here" 4 Chesterfield Street Mayfair W1J 6JF 1984 ( ) 22 General John Burgoyne (1723–1792) "lived and died here" 10 Hertford Street Mayfair W1J 7RL 1954 ( ) 678 A second blue plaque on the building commemorates Richard Brinsley Sheridan.[4] Edmund Burke (1729–1797) AUTHOR AND STATESMAN LIVED HERE 37 Gerrard Street Leicester Square W1D 5QB 1876 ( ) 424 Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849–1924) "WRITER lived here" 63 Portland Place Marylebone W1B 1QP 1979 ( ) 242 Fanny Burney (1752–1840) "MADAME D'ARBLAY (FANNY BURNEY) AUTHORESS. LIVED HERE. BORN 1752. DIED 1840." 11 Bolton Street Mayfair W1J 8BB 1885 ( ) 74 Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman (1836–1908) "Prime Minister lived here" 6 Grosvenor Place Belgravia SW1X 7SH 1959 ( ) 481 Giovanni Antonio Canal (1697–1768) "Antonio Canal called Canaletto (1697–1768) Venetian Painter Lived here" 41 Beak Street Soho W1F 9SB 1925 ( ) 378 George Canning (1770–1827) "Statesman lived here" 50 Berkeley Square Mayfair W1J 5BA 1979 ( ) 477 Cato Street conspiracy "discovered here 23 February 1820" 1a Cato Street Marylebone W1H 5HG 1977 ( ) 84 Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, Viscount Cecil of Chelwood (1864–1958) "Creator of the League of Nations lived here" 16 South Eaton Place Belgravia SW1W 9JA 1976 ( ) 304 A second blue plaque on the building commemorates Philip Noel-Baker.[5] Neville Chamberlain (1869–1940) "Prime Minister lived here" 37 Eaton Square Belgravia SW1W 9DH 1962 ( ) 413 Lord Randolph Churchill (1849–1895) "STATESMAN lived here 1883–1892" 2 Connaught Place Marble Arch W2 2ET 1962 ( ) 269 In 1985 the plaque was resituated by the Greater London Council following alterations to the building.[6] Sir Kenneth Clark (1903–1983) "Art historian and broadcaster" 30 Portland Place Marylebone W1B 1LZ 2021 ( ) 55642 Willy Clarkson (1861–1934) "THEATRICAL WIGMAKER lived and died here" 41–43 Wardour Street Soho W1D 6PY 1966 ( ) 154 Lord Robert Clive (1725–1744) "SOLDIER AND ADMINISTRATOR lived here" 45 Berkeley Square Mayfair W1J 5AS 1953 ( ) 50 Eric Coates (1886–1957) "Composer lived here in Flat 176 1930–1939" Chiltern Court, Baker Street Marylebone NW1 5SG 2013 ( ) 33147 Richard Cobden (1804–1865) "Died Here" 23 Suffolk Street Leicester Square SW1Y 4HG 1905 ( ) 122 Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772–1834) "POET AND PHILOSOPHER lived in a house on this site 1812–1813" 71 Berners Street Soho W1T 3NL 1966 ( ) 272 The present plaque replaces a brown London County Council plaque erected in 1905.[7] William Wilkie Collins (1824–1889) "NOVELIST lived here" 65 Gloucester Place Marylebone W1U 8JL 1951 ( ) 107 Joseph Conrad (1857–1924) "Novelist lived here" 17 Gillingham Street Victoria SW1V 1HN 1984 ( ) 209 Sir Michael Costa (1808–1883) "Conductor and Orchestra Reformer lived here 1857–1883" Wilton Court, 59 Eccleston Square Pimlico SW1V 1PH 2007 ( ) 9175 Tom Cribb (1781–1848) "Bare Knuckle Boxing Champion lived here" 36 Panton Street Leicester Square SW1Y 4EA 2005 ( ) 6326 Thomas Cubitt (1788–1855) "Master Builder lived here" 3 Lyall Street Belgravia SW1X 8DW 1959 ( ) 5028 Richard Dadd (1817–1866) "Painter lived here" 15 Suffolk Street Leicester Square SW1Y 4HG 1977 ( ) 331 The plaque was originally incorrectly placed next door, at 15 Suffolk Street, in 1977. The address was found to be incorrect, and it was moved to its present location in 1980.[8] Emily Davies (1830–1921) "Founder of Girton College, Cambridge lived here" 17 Cunningham Place Lisson Grove NW8 8JT 1978 ( ) 53 Thomas de Quincey (1785–1859) "wrote Confessions of an English Opium Eater in this house" 36 Tavistock Street Covent Garden WC2E 7PB 1981 ( ) 9 De Quincey's surname is spelt incorrectly by the plaque.[9] Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield (1804–1881) "BENJAMIN DISRAELI Earl of Beaconsfield Statesman 1804–1881 Died Here" 19 Curzon Street Mayfair W1J 7TB 1908 ( ) 453 John Dryden (1631–1700) "POET. LIVED HERE" 43 Gerrard Street Soho W1D 5QG 1870 ( ) 526 Sir Stewart Duke-Elder (1898–1978) "Ophthalmologist lived and worked here 1934–1976" 63 Harley Street Marylebone W1G 9PW 2002 ( ) 322 Essex Street "ESSEX STREET was laid out in the grounds of Essex House by NICHOLAS BARBON in 1675 Among many famous lawyers who lived here were Sir ORLANDO BRIDGEMAN c.1606–1674 Lord Keeper HENRY FIELDING 1707–1754 Novelist and BRASS CROSBY 1725–1793 Lord Mayor of London JAMES SAVAGE 1779–1852 Architect had his office here. PRINCE CHARLES EDWARD STUART stayed at a house in the street in 1750. Rev. THEOPHILUS LINDSEY 1723–1808 Unitarian Minister founded Essex Street Chapel here in 1774. Dr. SAMUEL JOHNSON established an evening club at the Essex Head in 1783" Essex Hall, Essex Street Strand WC2R 3HU 1962 ( ) 625 The stone plaque was re-erected in 1964.[10] Dame Edith Evans (1888–1976) "Actress lived here" 109 Ebury Street Belgravia SW1W 9QU 1997 ( ) 220 William Ewart (1798–1869) "REFORMER lived here" 16 Eaton Place Belgravia SW1X 8LT 1963 ( ) 298 The plaque was originally located at 6 Cambridge Square and placed here in 1963 when that building was demolished.[11] Michael Faraday (1791–1867) "MAN OF SCIENCE. APPRENTICE HERE." 48 Blandford Street Marylebone W1U 7HU 1876 ( ) 19 Ethel Gordon Fenwick (1857–1947) "Nursing Reformer lived here 1887–1924" 20 Upper Wimpole Street Marylebone W1G 6LZ 1999 ( ) 73 Ronald Firbank (1886–1926) "Novelist lived here" 33 Curzon Street Mayfair W1J 7TR 2023 ( ) 73 Admiral of the Fleet Lord Fisher (1841–1920) "Admiral of the Fleet LORD FISHER 1841–1920 lived here as First Sea Lord 1904–1910" 16 Queen Anne's Gate Westminster SW1H 9AA 1975 ( ) 130 A second blue plaque on the building commemorates William Smith.[12] Ian Fleming (1908–1964) "Creator of James Bond lived here" 22 Ebury Street Belgravia SW1W 8LW 1996 ( ) 395 Sir Ambrose Fleming 1849–1945 "Scientist and Electrical Engineer lived here" 9 Clifton Gardens Maida Vale W9 1AL 1971 ( ) 506 Charles James Fox 1749–1806 Statesman Lived Here 46 Clarges Street Mayfair W1J 7ER 1912 ( ) 402 The plaque was placed here in the 1940s after its original location, 9 Arlington Street, was demolished.[13] George Frampton 1860–1928 "Sculptor lived and worked here 1894–1908" 32 Queen's Grove St John's Wood NW8 6HJ 1977 ( ) 647 Sir Edward Frankland 1825–1899 "Chemical Scientist lived here 1870–1880" 14 Lancaster Gate Bayswater W2 3LH 2019 ( ) 51829 Benjamin Franklin 1706–1790 "LIVED HERE" 36 Craven Street Charing Cross WC2N 5NF 1914 ( ) 348 W. P. Frith 1819–1909 "Painter lived and died here" 114 Clifton Hill St John's Wood NW8 0JS 1973 ( ) 46 Henry Fuseli (1741–1825) "Artist lived here 1788–1803" 37 Foley Street Fitzrovia W1W 7TN 1961 ( ) 308 Thomas Gainsborough (1727–1788) "ARTIST lived here" Schomberg House, 82 Pall Mall St James's SW1Y 5ES 1951 ( ) 2 This plaque replaces a Royal Society of Arts plaque from 1881.[14] Sir Francis Galton (1822–1911) "EXPLORER STATISTICIAN FOUNDER OF EUGENICS LIVED HERE FOR FIFTY YEARS" 42 Rutland Gate Knightsbridge SW7 1PD c.1931 ( ) 356 This plaque was privately erected, and became part of London County Council's blue plaque scheme in 1959.[15] Ava Gardner (1922–1990) "Film Star lived and died here" 34 Ennismore Gardens Knightsbridge SW7 1AE 2016 ( ) 41595 Edward Gibbon (1737–1792) "HISTORIAN lived in a house on this site 1773–1783" 7 Bentinck Street Marylebone W1U 2EH 1964 ( ) 107 The plaque replaces a Royal Society of Arts plaque from 1896.[16] Sir John Gielgud (1904–2000) "Actor and Director lived here 1945–1976" 16 Cowley Street Westminster SW1P 3LZ 2017 ( ) 42718 William Ewart Gladstone (1809–1898) "Statesman Lived here" 11 Carlton House Terrace St James's SW1Y 5AJ 1925 ( ) 118 Henry Gray (1827–1861) "ANATOMIST lived here" 8 Wilton Street Belgravia SW1X 7AF 1947 ( ) 4320 John Richard Green (1837–1883) "HISTORIAN lived in a house on this site 1869–1876" 4 Beaumont Street Marylebone W1G 6AA 1964 ( ) 3104 Though originally placed in 1909, the plaque was re-erected in 1924 and 1964; after the houses demolition and damage to the plaque respectively.[17] Viscount Grey of Fallodon Sir Edward Grey (1862–1933) "Foreign Secretary lived here" 3 Queen Anne's Gate Westminster SW1H 9BT 1981 ( ) 1291 George Grossmith (1847–1912) "ACTOR and AUTHOR lived here" 28 Dorset Square Marylebone NW1 6QG 1963 ( ) 2246 George Grossmith, Jr. (1874–1935) "ACTOR-MANAGER lived here" 3 Spanish Place Marylebone W1U 3HX 1963 ( ) 2128 A second blue plaque on the building commemorates Frederick Marryat.[18] George Grote (1794–1871) "Historian Died Here" 12 Savile Row Mayfair W1S 3PS 1905 ( ) 4270 Lord Haldane (1856–1928) "STATESMAN LAWYER AND PHILOSOPHER LIVED HERE" 28 Queen Anne's Gate Westminster SW1H 9AB 1954 ( ) 87 Henry Hallam (1777–1859) "Historian Lived Here" 67 Wimpole Street Marylebone W1G 8AP 1904 ( ) 388 George Frideric Handel (1685–1759) "Composer lived in this house from 1723 and died here" 25 Brook Street Mayfair W1K 4HB 2001 ( ) More images 337 This is the third plaque on this house, after a Society of Arts plaque from 1870 and a London County Council plaque from 1952.[19] Tommy Handley (1892–1949) "Radio Comedian lived here" 34 Craven Road Paddington W2 3QA 1980 ( ) 374 Francis Bret Harte (1836–1902) "American Writer lived and died here" 74 Lancaster Gate Paddington W2 3NH 1977 ( ) 263 Sir Norman Hartnell (1901–1979) "Court Dressmaker lived and worked here 1935–1979" 26 Bruton Street Mayfair W1J 6QL 2005 ( ) 694 Benjamin Haydon (1786–1846) and Charles Rossi (1762–1839) "BENJAMIN HAYDON 1786–1846 Painter and CHARLES ROSSI 1762–1839 Sculptor lived here" 116 Lisson Grove Lisson Grove NW1 6UL 1959 ( ) 299 William Hazlitt (1778–1830) "Essayist Died Here" 6 Frith Street Soho W1D 3JA 1905 ( ) 665 The plaque was originally coloured green, but has faded to blue. It was re-erected in 1909 after the front portion of the building was rebuilt.[20] Heinrich Heine (1799–1856) "German Poet and Essayist (1799–1856) Lived Here 1827" 32 Craven Street Charing Cross, WC2N 5NP 1912 ( ) 101 Jimi Hendrix (1942–1970) "Guitarist and Songwriter lived here 1968–1969" 23 Brook Street Mayfair W1K 4HA 1997 ( ) 595 Alexander Herzen (1812–1870) "RUSSIAN POLITICAL THINKER lived here 1860–1863" 1 Orsett Terrace Bayswater W2 6AH 1970 ( ) 405 Sir Rowland Hill KCB (1795–1879) "Postal Reformer Lived Here" 1 Orme Square Bayswater W2 4RS 1907 ( ) 80 Thomas Hood (1799–1845) "Poet lived and died here" 28 Finchley Road St John's Wood NW8 6ES 2001 ( ) 468 The original plaque had become illegible by 1960 and was replaced by the present one.[21] Lord Hore-Belisha (1893–1957) "Statesman lived here" 16 Stafford Place Victoria SW1E 6NE 1980 ( ) 293 John Hunter (1728–1793) "Surgeon Lived Here" 30 Golden Square Soho W1F 9LD 1907 ( ) 281 The plaque has been re-erected in 1931, and 2000 after successive buildings were rebuilt.[22] William Huskisson (1770–1830) "STATESMAN lived here" 28 St James's Place St James's SW1A 1NR 1962 ( ) 234 Sir Jonathan Hutchinson (1828–1913) "Surgeon, Scientist, and Teacher lived here" 15 Cavendish Square Marylebone W1G 9DB 1981 ( ) 562 Thomas Henry Huxley (1825–1895) "Biologist Lived Here" 38 Marlborough Place St John's Wood NW8 0PJ 1910 ( ) 560 Sir Henry Irving (1838–1905) "ACTOR lived here 1872–1899" 15a Grafton Street Mayfair W1S 4ET 1950 ( ) 261 Washington Irving (1783–1859) "American Writer lived here" 8 Argyll Street Soho W1F 7TF 1983 ( ) 425 John Hughlings Jackson (1835–1911) "PHYSICIAN lived here" 3 Manchester Square Marylebone W1U 3PB 1932 ( ) 201 Ernest Jones (1879–1958) "Pioneer Psychoanalyst lived here" 19 York Terrace East Regent's Park NW1 4PT 1985 ( ) 2509 Andreas Kalvos (1792–1869) "Greek Poet and Patriot lived here" 182 Sutherland Avenue Maida Vale W9 1HR 1998 ( ) 289 Sir Gerald Kelly (1879–1972) "Portrait Painter lived here 1916–1972" 117 Gloucester Place Marylebone W1H 3PJ 1993 ( ) 436 Charles Eamer Kempe (1837–1907) "Stained glass artist lived and worked here" 37 Nottingham Place Marylebone W1U 5LT 1994 ( ) 512 Ada, Countess of Lovelace (1815–1852) "Pioneer of Computing lived here" 12 St James's Square St James's SW1Y 4RB 1992 ( ) 599 Rudyard Kipling (1865–1936) "poet and story writer lived here 1889–1891" 43 Villiers Street Charing Cross WC2N 6NE 1957 ( ) 286 The plaque replaces a London County Council plaque from 1940.[23] Field-Marshal Earl Kitchener of Khartoum, K.G. (1850–1916) "Lived here 1914–15" 2 Carlton Gardens St James's SW1Y 5AA 1924 ( ) 590 Dame Laura Knight and Harold Knight (1877–1970) and (1874–1961) "Painters lived here" 16 Langford Place St John's Wood NW8 1983 ( ) 567 Oskar Kokoschka (1886–1980) "Painter lived here" Eyre Court, Finchley Road St John's Wood NW8 9TX 1986 ( ) 697 Sir Alexander Korda (1832–1906) "Film Producer worked here 1932–1936" 21/22 Grosvenor Street Mayfair W1K 4QJ 2002 ( ) 248 Susan Lawrence (1871–1947) "Social Reformer lived here" 44 Westbourne Terrace Paddington W2 3UH 1987 ( ) 404 T. E. Lawrence (1888–1935) "Lawrence of Arabia" lived here 14 Barton Street Westminster SW1P 3NE 1966 ( ) 543 Vivien Leigh (1913–1967) "Actress lived here" 54 Eaton Square Belgravia SW1W 9BE 1996 ( ) 412 Lord Lister (1827–1912) "SURGEON LIVED HERE" 12 Park Crescent Regent's Park W1B 1PH 1915 ( ) 2501 The plaque was removed following serious damage to Park Crescent during the Second World War. The plaque was illicitly sold for scrap, but was located thanks to an article in The Lancet and re-erected in 1966 following the rebuilding of the crescent.[24][25] As of 2019 the plaque is again missing. John Lubbock, 1st Baron Avebury (1834–1913) "Born here" 29 Eaton Place Belgravia SW1X 8BP 1935 ( ) 535 Lord Lugard (1858–1945) "Colonial Administrator lived here 1912–1919" 51 Rutland Gate Knightsbridge SW7 1PL 1972 ( ) 151 Rose Macaulay (1881–1958) "Writer lived and died here" Hinde House, 11–14 Hinde Street Marylebone W1U 3BG 1996 ( ) 661 Douglas Macmillan (1884–1969) "Founder of Macmillan Cancer Relief lived here" 15 Ranelagh Road Pimlico SW1V 3EX 1997 ( ) 102 Edmond Malone (1741–1812) "SHAKESPEARIAN SCHOLAR lived here 1779–1812" 40 Langham Street Fitzrovia W1W 7AS 1962 ( ) 128 Charles Manby (1804–1884) "CIVIL ENGINEER lived here" 60 Westbourne Terrace Paddington W2 3UJ 1961 ( ) 34 Cardinal Manning (1808–1892) "Lived here" 22 Carlisle Place Victoria SW1P 1JA 1914 ( ) 150 Sir Patrick Manson (1844–1922) "Father of Modern Tropical Medicine lived here" 50 Welbeck Street Marylebone W1G 9XW 1985 ( ) 197 Guglielmo Marconi (1874–1937) "THE PIONEER OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATION lived here in 1896–1897" 71 Hereford Road Bayswater W2 5BB 1952 ( ) 7 The original plaque turned out to be defective and was replaced in 1954.[26] Captain Frederick Marryat (1792–1848) "NOVELIST lived here" 3 Spanish Place Marylebone W1U 3HX 1953 ( ) 252 A second blue plaque on the building commemorates George Grossmith, Jr.[18] Karl Marx (1818–1883) "lived here 1851–56" 28 Dean Street Soho W1D 3RY 1967 ( ) 1105 John Masefield O. M. (1878–1967) "Poet Laureate lived here 1907–1912" 30 Maida Avenue Maida Vale W2 5BB 2002 ( ) 6502 William Somerset Maugham (1874–1965) "Novelist and playwright lived here 1911–1919" 6 Chesterfield Street Mayfair W1J 5JQ 1975 ( ) 1320 Frederick Denison Maurice (1805–1872) "Christian Philosopher and Educationalist lived here 1862–1866" 2 Brunswick Place Marylebone NW1 4PN 1977 ( ) 2505 Felix Mendelssohn (1809–1847) "Composer stayed here" 4 Hobart Place Belgravia SW1W 0HU 2013 ( ) 12090 Yehudi Menuhin (1916–1999) "Violinist, conductor and teacher lived here" 65 Chester Square Westminster SW1W 9DU 2023 ( ) 58910 Prince Metternich (1773–1859) "Austrian Statesman lived here in 1848" 44 Eaton Square Belgravia SW1W 9BD 1970 ( ) 1127 Alice Meynell (1847–1922) "POET and ESSAYIST lived here" 47 Palace Court Bayswater W2 4LS 1948 ( ) 9149 James Mill (1773–1836) and John Stuart Mill (1806–1873) "Philosophers lived here 1814–1831" 40 Queen Anne's Gate Westminster SW1H 9AP ( ) 39390 Alfred, Lord Milner (1854–1925) "STATESMAN lived here" 14 Manchester Square Marylebone W1U 3PP 1967 ( ) 9150 Nancy Mitford (1904–1973) "Writer worked here 1942–1945" 10 Curzon Street Mayfair W1J 5HH 1999 ( ) 1241 George Moore (1852–1933) "AUTHOR Lived and died here" 121 Ebury Street Belgravia SW1W 9QU 1937 ( ) 1128 The original plaque from 1936 gave an incorrect year of birth and was replaced by the present one.[27] Tom Moore (1779–1852) "POET lived here" 85 George Street Marylebone W1U 8NH 1953 ( ) 9151 Blue plaque originally erected in 1953 at 28 Bury Street, St James's, demolished in 1962. Plaque re-erected at 85 (formerly 44) George Street, Marylebone, London, W1U 8NH, City of Westminster in 1963.[28] Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791) "composed his first symphony here in 1764" 180 Ebury Street Belgravia SW1W 8UP 1939 ( ) 4316 Following damage in the Second World War the plaque was re-erected in 1951.[29] Jean Muir (1928–1995) "Dressmaker and Fashion Designer worked here 1966-1995" 22 Bruton Street Mayfair W1J 6QE 55456 ( ) 2893 Hector Hugh Munro alias Saki (1870–1916) "Short Story Writer lived here" 97 Mortimer Street Fitzrovia W1W 7SU 2003 ( ) 2893 Napoleon III (1808–1873) "LIVED HERE 1848" 1c King Street St James's SW1Y 6QG 1867 ( ) 489 This was the second plaque placed by the scheme started by the Royal Society of the Arts and is the oldest survivor.[30] Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758–1805) "lived here in 1798" 103 New Bond Street Mayfair W1S 1ST 1958 ( ) 519 Sir Isaac Newton (1642–1727) "Lived here" 87 Jermyn Street St James's SW1Y 6JP 1908 ( ) 651 The plaque was re-erected in 1915 after the building was rebuilt.[31] Harold Nicolson and Vita Sackville-West (1886–1968) and (1892–1962) "Writers and Gardeners lived here" 182 Ebury Street Belgravia SW1W 8UP 1993 ( ) 648 Florence Nightingale (1820–1910) "in a house on this site FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE 1820–1910 lived and died" 10 South Street Mayfair W1K 1DE 1955 ( ) 6 This plaque replaces a plaque erected by the Duke of Westminster in 1912 that was lost when the original house was demolished in 1929.[32] Philip Noel-Baker (1889–1982) "Olympic Sportsman Campaigner for Peace and Disarmament lived here" 16 South Eaton Place Belgravia SW1W 9JA 1992 ( ) 557 A second blue plaque on the building commemorates Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, Viscount Cecil of Chelwood.[5] Caroline Norton (1808–1877) "Champion of women's legal rights lived here 1845–1877" 3 Chesterfield Street Mayfair W1J 5JF 2021 ( ) 55017 Francis Turner Palgrave (1824–1897) "Compiler of the "Golden Treasury" lived here 1862–1875" 5 York Gate Regent's Park NW1 4QG 1976 ( ) 650 Lord Palmerston (1784–1865) "Statesman lived here" 4 Carlton Gardens St James's SW1Y 5AB 1907 ( ) 706 The plaque was placed in 1907, and reattached in 1936 after the buildings 1933 demolition.[34] Lord Palmerston (1784–1865) "PRIME MINISTER born here" 20 Queen Anne's Gate Westminster SW1H 9AA 1927 ( ) 575 Lord Palmerston (1784–1865) "IN THIS HOUSE FORMERLY A ROYAL RESIDENCE LIVED LORD PALMERSTON (1784–1865) Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary" Cambridge House, 94 Piccadilly Mayfair, W1J 7BP 1961 ( ) 278 Sardar Vallabhbhai Javerbhai Patel (1875–1950) "Indian Statesman lived here" 23 Aldridge Road Villas Ladbroke Grove W11 1BN 1991 ( ) 28 The plaque is a replica placed by English Heritage to replace the original Greater London Council plaque of 1986 that was damaged in building work.[35] George Peabody (1795–1869) "Philanthropist died here" 80 Eaton Square Belgravia SW1W 9AP 1976 ( ) 646 Sir Arthur Pearson (1866–1921) "Founder of St Dunstan’s (Blind Veterans UK) lived and worked here" 21 Portland Place Marylebone W1B 1PY 2019 ( ) 51838 John Loughborough Pearson and Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens (1817–1897) and (1869–1944) "Here lived and died JOHN LOUGHBOROUGH PEARSON 1817–1897 and later SIR EDWIN LANDSEER LUTYENS 1869–1944 Architects" 13 Mansfield Street Marylebone W1G 9NZ 1962 ( ) 357 Sir Robert Peel, 1st Baronet and Robert Peel (1750–1830) and (1788–1850) "SIR ROBERT PEEL 1750–1830 Manufacturer and reformer and his son SIR ROBERT PEEL 1788–1850 Prime Minister Founder of the Metropolitan Police lived here" 16 Upper Grosvenor Street Mayfair W1K 7EH 1988 ( ) 434 Henry Pelham (c.1695–1754) "Prime Minister lived here" Wimbourne House 22 Arlington Street St James's SW1A 1RW 1995 ( ) 251 The plaque is on the rear of the house, facing into Green Park Samuel Pepys (1633–1703) "DIARIST AND SECRETARY OF THE ADMIRALTY lived here 1679–1688" 12 Buckingham Street Covent Garden WC2N 6DF 1947 ( ) 606 William Petty, 2nd Earl of Shelburne and 1st Marquess of Lansdowne (1737–1805) "Prime Minister Supporter of American Independence lived here" Lansdowne Club, 9 Fitzmaurice Place Mayfair W1J 5JD 2003 ( ) 367 A second blue plaque on the building commemorates Harry Gordon Selfridge.[36] Sir Arthur Pinero (1855–1934) "PLAYWRIGHT lived here 1909–1934" 115a Harley Street Marylebone W1G 6AP 1970 ( ) 175 William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby, and William Gladstone (1809–1898), (1809–1898) and (1809–1898) "Here lived Three Prime Ministers WILLIAM PITT Earl of Chatham 1708–1778 Edward Geoffrey Stanley EARL OF DERBY 1799–1869 William Ewart GLADSTONE 1809–1898" 10 St James's Square St James's SW1Y 4LE 1910 ( ) 258 William Pitt the Younger (1759–1806) "lived here 1803 to 1804" 120 Baker Street Marylebone W1U 6TU 1949 ( ) 465 The plaque dates from 1949, replacing a London County Council plaque from 1904.[37] Augustus Pitt Rivers (1827–1900) "Lieutenant General Augustus Henry Lane Fox Pitt-Rivers 1827–1900 Anthropologist and Archaeologist lived here" 4 Grosvenor Gardens Belgravia SW1W 0DH 1983 ( ) 149 Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo, 1st Marquis of Pombal "THESE TWO HOUSES WERE THE PORTUGUESE EMBASSY 1724–1747 THE MARQUESS OF POMBAL Portuguese Statesman Ambassador 1739–1744 lived here" 23–24 Golden Square Soho W1F 9JP 1980 ( ) 537 Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger (1905–1990) & (1902–1988) "Film-Makers worked here in Flat 120" Dorset House, Gloucester Place Marylebone NW1 5AG 2014 ( ) 30544 Archibald Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery (1847–1929) "PRIME MINISTER and first Chairman of the London County Council was born here" 20 Charles Street Mayfair W1J 5DT 1962 ( ) 148 J. Arthur Rank (1888–1972) "Industrialist and Film Producer worked here" 38 South Street Mayfair W1K 1DJ 2012 ( ) 32950 Eleanor Rathbone (1872–1946) "Pioneer of Family Allowances lived here" Tufton Court, Tufton Street Westminster SW1P 3QH 1986 ( ) 351 Sir William Reid Dick (1878–1961) "Sculptor worked here in Studio 3 1910–1914" Clifton Hill Studios, 95a Clifton Hill St John's Wood NW8 0JP 2001 ( ) 581 John Reith, 1st Baron Reith (1889–1971) "First Director-General of the BBC lived here 1924–1930" 6 Barton Street Westminster SW1P 3NG 1995 ( ) 277 This plaque replaces that of 1994 and is situated on the building's Cowley Street elevation.[38] Mustapha Reschid Pasha (1800–1858) "Turkish Statesman and Reformer lived here as Ambassador in 1839" 1 Bryanston Square Marylebone W1H 8DH 1972 ( ) 170 Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723–1792) "PORTRAIT PAINTER lived and died in a house on this site" Fanum House (site of 47), Leicester Square, WC2H 7FG 1960 ( ) 703 The plaque was placed in 1960 having originally been erected in 1947, that plaque replacing a Royal Society of Arts plaque from 1869, placed on a building now demolished.[39] George Richmond (1809–1896) "Painter lived here 1843–1896" 20 York Street Marylebone W1U 6PU 1961 ( ) 553 Dame Lucie Rie (1902–1995) "Potter lived and worked here from 1939 until her death" 18 Albion Mews Paddington W2 2BA 2008 ( ) 328 Dr J.S. Risien Russell (1863–1939) "Neurologist lived and worked here from 1902" 44 Wimpole Street Marylebone W1G 8SA 2021 ( ) 328 Frederick Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts (1832–1914) "LIVED HERE" 47 Portland Place Marylebone W1B 1JH 1922 ( ) 37 Dr. Joseph Rogers (1821–1889) "Health Care Reformer lived here" 33 Dean Street Soho W1D 4PW 1996 ( ) 174 Charles Rolls (1877–1910) "Pioneer of Motoring and Aviation worked here 1905–1910" 14/15 Conduit Street Mayfair W1S 2XJ 2010 ( ) 4866 Sir Ronald Ross (1857–1932) "Nobel Laureate Discoverer of the mosquito transmission of malaria lived here" 18 Cavendish Square Marylebone W1G 0PJ 1985 ( ) 222 Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828–1882) "Poet & Painter Born Here" 110 Hallam Street Fitzrovia W1W 5HD 1906 ( ) 27 A plaque marks the buildings demolition in 1928 and the plaques re-erection.[40] Thomas Rowlandson (1757–1828) "ARTIST AND CARICATURIST lived in a house on this site" 16 John Adam Street Charing Cross WC2N 6HE 1950 ( ) 504 Major-General William Roy (1726–1790) "Founder of the Ordnance Survey lived here" 10 Argyll Street Soho W1F 7TQ 1979 ( ) 173 John Russell, 1st Earl Russell (1792–1878) "Twice Prime Minister Lived Here" 37 Chesham Place Belgravia SW1X 6HB 1911 ( ) 60 Anthony Salvin (1799–1881) "Architect lived here" 11 Hanover Terrace Regent's Park NW1 4RJ 1990 ( ) 624 José de San Martín (1778–1850) "ARGENTINE SOLDIER AND STATESMAN stayed here" 23 Park Road Marylebone NW1 6XN 1953 ( ) 681 Sir Charles Santley (1834–1922) "SINGER Lived and died here" 13 Blenheim Road St John's Wood NW8 0LU 1935 ( ) 645 Olive Schreiner (1855–1920) "Author lived here" 16 Portsea Place Paddington W2 2BL 1959 ( ) 534 Scotland Yard (1829–1890) "SITE OF SCOTLAND YARD FIRST HEADQUARTERS OF THE METROPOLITAN POLICE 1829–1890" 4 Whitehall Place, Whitehall Lane Westminster SW1A 2HH 1979 ( ) 172 Giles Gilbert Scott (1880–1960) "Architect designed this house and lived here 1926–1960" Chester House, Clarendon Place Paddington W2 2NP 1990 ( ) 240 Ronnie Scott (1927–1996) "Jazz musician and raconteur ran his club in the basement 1959–1965" 39 Gerrard Street Soho W1D 5QD 2019 ( ) 23694 [41] Mary Seacole (1805–1881) "Jamaican Nurse HEROINE OF THE CRIMEAN WAR lived here" 14 Soho Square Soho W1D 3QG 2007 ( ) 604 George Seferis (1900–1971) "Greek Ambassador Poet and Nobel laureate lived here 1957–1962" 51 Upper Brook Street Mayfair W1K 2BT 2000 ( ) 1 Sir Henry Segrave (1896–1930) "World Speed Record Holder lived here in flat No.6 1917–1920" St Andrew's Mansions, Dorset Street Marylebone W1U 4EQ 2009 ( ) 4756 Harry Gordon Selfridge (1858–1974) "Department Store Magnate lived here 1921–1929" Lansdowne Club, 9 Fitzmaurice Place Mayfair W1J 5JD 2003 ( ) 181 A second blue plaque on the building commemorates William Petty, 2nd Earl of Shelburne.[36] Mary Shelley (1797–1851) "Author of Frankenstein lived here 1846–1851" 24 Chester Square Belgravia SW1W 9HS 2003 ( ) 431 Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792–1822) "Poet lived here in 1811" 15 Poland Street Soho W1F 8QE 2000 ( ) 580 The plaque was erected by English Heritage in 2000 to replace a Greater London Council plaque originally erected in 1979 that was lost during refurbishment work in 1996.[42] E. H. Shepard (1879–1976) "Painter and Illustrator lived here" 10 Kent Terrace Regent's Park NW1 4RP 1993 ( ) 264 Thomas Sheraton (1751–1806) "furniture designer lived here" 163 Wardour Street Soho W1F 8WL 1954 ( ) 391 Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751–1816) "DRAMATIST. LIVED HERE." 14 Savile Row Mayfair W1S 3JN 1881 ( ) 644 Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751–1816) "dramatist and statesman lived here 1795–1802" 10 Hertford Street Mayfair W1J 7RL 1955 ( ) 300 A second blue plaque on the building commemorates General John Burgoyne.[4] F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead (1872–1930) "Lawyer and Statesman lived here" 32 Grosvenor Gardens Belgravia SW1W 0DH 1959 ( ) 26 William Henry Smith (1825–1891) "BOOKSELLER and STATESMAN lived here" 12 Hyde Park Street Paddington W2 2JN 1961 ( ) 315 This plaque had first been sited at 3 Grosvenor Place, and was moved here in 1964 after that buildings redevelopment.[43] William Smith M.P. (1756–1835) "Pioneer of religious liberty lived here" 16 Queen Anne's Gate Westminster SW1H 9AA 1975 ( ) 610 A second blue plaque on the building commemorates John Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher.[12] Mansfield Smith-Cumming (1859–1923) "First Chief of the Secret Service lived and worked here 1911–1922" 2 Whitehall Court Westminster SW1A 2EJ 2014 ( ) 39301 Unveiled 30 March 2015[44] James Smithson (1764–1829) "Scientist Founder of the Smithsonian Institution lived here" 9 Bentinck Street Marylebone W1U 2EJ 2008 ( ) 109 Lord FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan (1788–1855) "Commander during the Crimean War Lived Here" 5 Stanhope Gate Mayfair W1K 1LQ 1911 ( ) 162 Sir Thomas Sopwith (1888–1989) "Aviator and aircraft manufacturer lived here 1934–1940" 46 Green Street Mayfair W1K 7FY 1998 ( ) 366 Sir Bernard Spilsbury (1877–1947) "Forensic Pathologist lived here 1912–1940" 31 Marlborough Hill St John's Wood NW8 0NG 2004 ( ) 667 Constance Spry (1886–1960) "Designer in Flowers worked here 1934–1960" 64 South Audley Street Mayfair W1K 3JP 2012 ( ) 31295 Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope (1753–1816) "REFORMER AND INVENTOR lived here" 20 Mansfield Street Marylebone W1G 6NP 1951 ( ) 525 Albert Stanley, 1st Baron Ashfield (1874–1948) "First Chairman of London Transport lived here" 43 South Street Mayfair W1K 2XQ 1984 ( ) 360 Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841–1904) "Explorer and Writer lived and died here" 2 Richmond Terrace Whitehall SW1A 2NJ 1987 ( ) 546 Though made by the Greater London Council, the plaque was erected by English Heritage.[45] George Stephenson (1803–1859) "Engineer Died Here" 35 Gloucester Square Paddington W2 2DT 1905 ( ) 643 The plaque had originally been located next door, at 34 Gloucester Square, and was moved to its present location after the original building was demolished in 1937.[46] Sir George Frederic Still (1868–1941) "Pædiatrician lived here" 28 Queen Anne Street Marylebone W1G 8HY 1993 ( ) 82 Thomas Stothard (1755–1834) "Painter and Illustrator Lived Here" 28 Newman Street Fitzrovia W1T 1PR 1911 ( ) 88 The plaque was re-sited on the building when it was given a new facade in 1924.[47] William Strang (1859–1921) "Painter and etcher lived here 1900–1921" 20 Hamilton Terrace St John's Wood NW8 9UG 1962 ( ) 52 George Edmund Street (1824–1881) "Architect lived here" 14 Cavendish Place Marylebone W1G 9DJ 1980 ( ) 455 Marie Taglioni (1809–1884) "Ballet Dancer lived here in 1875–1876" 14 Connaught Square Paddington W2 2HG 1960 ( ) 642 Prince Talleyrand (1754–1838) "French Statesman and Diplomatist lived here" 21 Hanover Square Mayfair W1S 1JW 1978 ( ) 15 Richard Tauber (1891–1948) "Lyric Tenor lived here in flat 297 1947–1948" Park West, Edgware Road Paddington W2 1QN 1998 ( ) 98 Dame Marie Tempest (1864–1942) "Actress lived here 1899–1902" 24 Park Crescent Regent's Park W1B 1AL 1972 ( ) 691 Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809–1882) "Poet lived here in 1880 and 1881" 9 Upper Belgrave Street Belgravia SW1X 8BD 1994 ( ) 97 Lord Kelvin (1824–1907) "Physicist and Inventor lived here" 15 Eaton Place Belgravia SW1X 8BN 1996 ( ) 411 Lokamanya Tilak (1856–1920) "Indian Patriot and Philosopher lived here 1918–1919" 10 Howley Place Paddington W2 1XA 1988 ( ) 314 A plaque bearing the name of the London County Council commemorating Giovanni Antonio Canal is at the same house. It was not authorized by the LCC.[48][49] Charles Townley (1737–1805) "Antiquary and Collector lived here" 14 Queen Anne's Gate Westminster SW1H 9AA 1985 ( ) 76 Sir Frederick Treves (1853–1923) "Surgeon lived here 1886–1907" 6 Wimpole Street Marylebone W1G 8AL 2000 ( ) 245 Anthony Trollope (1815–1882) "Novelist lived here" 39 Montagu Square Marylebone W1H 2LL 1914 ( ) 573 This plaque was moved after its unveiling to its present prominent position.[50] Alan Turing (1912–1954) "Code-breaker and Pioneer of Computer Science was born here" 2 Warrington Crescent Maida Vale W9 1ER 1998 ( ) 381 Unveiled on 23 June 1998 by Turing biographer and mathematician Andrew Hodges.[51] Marie Tussaud (1761–1850) "Artist in Wax lived here 1838–1839" 24 Wellington Road St John's Wood NW8 9SP 2001 ( ) 408 Tyburn Tree "THE SITE OF TYBURN TREE" A traffic island at the junction of Edgware Road and Bayswater Road Marble Arch W2 1964 ( ) 1644 A triangular shaped London County Council plaque from 1909 originally marked the location of the tree.[52] United States Embassy and Henry Brooks Adams (1838–1918) "UNITED STATES EMBASSY 1863–1866 HENRY BROOKS ADAMS 1838–1918 U.S. Historian lived here" 98 Portland Place Marylebone W1B 1ET 1978 ( ) 448 Martin van Buren (1782–1862) "Eighth U.S. President lived here" 7 Stratford Place Marylebone W1C 1AY 1977 ( ) 544 Ralph Vaughan Williams O. M. (1872–1958) "Composer lived here from 1953 until his death" 10 Hanover Terrace Regent's Park NW1 4RJ 1972 ( ) 618 Field Marshal Viscount Gort V.C. (1886–1946) "Commander-in-Chief at Dunkirk lived here 1920–1926" 34 Belgrave Square Belgravia SW1X 8QB 2005 ( ) 4358 Swami Vivekananda (1863–1902) "Hindu philosopher lived here in 1896" 63 St George's Drive Pimlico SW1V 4DD 2004 ( ) 615 C.F.A. Voysey (1857–1941) "Architect and Designer lived here" 6 Carlton Hill St John's Wood NW8 0JY 1995 ( ) 179 Sir Robert Walpole (1676–1745) and Horace Walpole (1717–1797) "SIR ROBERT WALPOLE 1676–1745 Prime Minister and his son HORACE WALPOLE 1717–1797 Connoisseur and Man of Letters lived here" 5 Arlington Street St James's SW1A 1RA 1976 ( ) 204 The joint GLC plaque replaced the single Royal Society of Arts plaque from 1881 placed to honour Robert Walpole which had become badly weathered.[53] Sir William Walton (1902–1983) "Composer lived here" Lowndes Cottage, 8 Lowndes Place Belgravia SW1X 8DD 2009 ( ) 39651 Sir Fabian Ware (1869–1919) "Founder of the Imperial War Graves Commission lived here 1911-1919" 14 Wyndham Place Marylebone W1H 2PZ 2014 ( ) 33148 Alfred Waterhouse (1830–1905) "Architect lived here" 61 New Cavendish Street Marylebone W1G 7AR 1988 ( ) 160 John William Waterhouse (1849–1917) "Painter lived here 1900–1917" 10 Hall Road St John's Wood NW8 9PD 2002 ( ) 221 Victor 'Vicky' Weisz (1913–1966) "Cartoonist lived and died in a flat in this building" Welbeck Mansions, 35 Welbeck Street Marylebone W1 1996 ( ) 659 H. G. Wells (1866–1946) "WRITER lived and died here" 13 Hanover Terrace Regent's Park NW1 4JR 1966 ( ) 25 Charles Wesley (1707–1788), Charles Wesley (1757–1834), and Samuel Wesley (1766–1837) "CHARLES WESLEY 1707–1788 DIVINE AND HYMN WRITER LIVED AND DIED IN A HOUSE ON THIS SITE AND HIS SONS CHARLES 1757–1834 & SAMUEL 1766–1837 MUSICIANS ALSO LIVED HERE" 1 Wheatley Street Marylebone W1G 8PS 1953 ( ) 690 Sir Richard Westmacott (1775–1856) "Sculptor lived and died here" 14 South Audley Street Mayfair W1K 1HN 1955 ( ) 656 Sir Charles Wheatstone (1802–1875) "Scientist and Inventor lived here" 19 Park Crescent Regent's Park W1B 1AL 1981 ( ) 591 Sir Mortimer Wheeler (1890–1976) "Archæologist lived here" 27 Whitcomb Street Leicester Square WC2H 7EP 1993 ( ) 159 Kenneth Williams (1926–1988) "Comic Actor lived here in Flat 62 1963–1970" Farley Court, Allsop Place Marylebone NW1 5LG 2014 ( ) 30556 John Gilbert Winant (1889–1947) "United States Ambassador 1941–1946 lived here" 7 Aldford Street Mayfair W1K 2AQ 1982 ( ) 687 Major Walter Clopton Wingfield (1833–1912) "Father of Lawn Tennis lived here" 33 St George's Square Pimlico SW1V 2HX 1987 ( ) 244 Though made by the Greater London Council, the plaque was erected by English Heritage.[54] The Women’s Freedom League "campaigned for women’s equality from here 1908–1915" 1 Robert Street Adelphi WC2N 6RL 2023 ( ) 59353 This plaque marked the first occasion that the London scheme reached 1000 plaques. P. G. Wodehouse (1881–1975) "Writer lived here" 17 Dunraven Street Mayfair W1K 7EG 1988 ( ) 603 E. F. L. Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax (1881–1959) "Statesman, Viceroy of India, and Foreign Secretary lived here" 86 Eaton Square Belgravia SW1W 9AG 1994 ( ) 202 Sir Jeffry Wyatville (1766–1840) "Architect lived and died here" 39 Brook Street Mayfair W1K 4JE 1984 ( ) 349 Sir Charles Wyndham (1837–1919) "Actor-Manager lived and died here" 20 York Terrace East Regent's Park NW1 4PT 1962 ( ) 447 The plaque was repositioned in 1985.[55]
2695	dbpedia	1	15	https://evanevanstours.com/blog/tour-around-londons-fascinating-blue-plaque-locations/	en	A tour around London's most fascinating Blue Plaque locations	https://evanevanstours.c…/07/newimage.jpg	https://evanevanstours.c…/07/newimage.jpg	[ "https://evanevansblog.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/ee-logo-amp.jpg", "https://evanevansblog.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/ee-logo-amp.jpg", "https://evanevansblog.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/telephone-london-red-england-163090-e1499958192246-150x150.jpeg 15...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[ "Evan Evans" ]	2017-07-21T17:14:24+01:00	We've taken a good long look through English Heritage's list of blue plaque locations to find the most fascinating and iconic names from London's history.	en	https://evanevansblog.wp…avicon-32x32.png	Evan Evans Tours	https://evanevanstours.com/blog/tour-around-londons-fascinating-blue-plaque-locations/	London is a city bursting with heritage and culture. At times, it feels like every other street contains a landmark location that changed the course of history. The city’s blue plaques commemorate this rich cultural tapestry by marking the homes of iconic figures throughout history. From contemporary cultural icons like Jimi Hendrix and John Lennon through to legendary historical figures like Horatio Nelson and Napoleon III, the plaques are a constant reminder that London is a cut above the rest. We’ve taken a good long look through English Heritage’s list of blue plaque locations to find the most fascinating and iconic names from London’s history. Many of these are within walking distance from each other, so we recommend throwing in a pair of walking shoes and seeing how many you can find in your London tour. Karl Marx – 28 Dean St. Soho W1D 3RY Few thinkers could possibly claim to have had a broader impact on the world than Karl Marx. The founder of modern socialism lived in London at this location from 1851 to 1856 and dedicated his time to the revolutionary organisation of the working classes. Mahatma Gandhi – 20 Baron’s Court Road W14 9DT Gandhi lived in this location at the age of 18 whilst studying to become a lawyer. The hours he spent studying here from 1888 would help to prepare him for the long struggle for Indian independence he would face much later in life. Frederic Chopin – 4 St James’ Place SW1A 1NP One of the greatest Romantic composers of all time, Frederic Chopin left from this address in 1848 to the City of London’s Guildhall where he gave his final public performance before his death. Sir Isaac Newton – 87 Jermyn Street SW1Y 6JP The great mathematician and genius physicist lived here whilst serving as the president of the Royal Society from 1703. Newton’s contributions to the world of science are astronomical. From inventing calculus to discovering the laws of gravity and motion, his achievements make this a stop not to be missed. Florence Nightingale – 10 South Street, Mayfair W1K 1DE Florence Nightingale lived at this address and died here in 1910, leaving a legacy that changed the world of medicine and nursing. She established the world’s first school of professional nursing and was a champion for women’s working rights. Alan Turing – 2 Warrington Crescent W9 1ER Without the work of Alan Turing and his colleagues, the world today would look unfathomably different. Turing not only invented the machine that deciphered the German Enigma code during World War II but is also recognised as the father of modern computer science. He was born at this Warrington Crescent address in 1912. Sir Christopher Wren – The Old Court House, Hampton Court Green KT8 9BS Speaking of looking different, without Sir Christopher Wren London itself would be almost unrecognisable. This visionary architect designed some of the most beautiful buildings in the capital, including St Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, 10 Downing Street, and the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich. Virginia Woolf – Hogarth House, 34 Paradise Road, Richmond KT8 9BS Woolf was a literary giant of unparalleled talent. As the author of modernist masterpieces such as To the Lighthouse and Mrs. Dalloway she was one of a handful of pioneers that reformed last century’s approach to culture. She lived at this address from 1915 to 1924 and also founded the Hogarth Press here.
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[]	[ "" ]	null	[]	2024-08-08T11:36:41+00:00	Posts about Blue Plaques written by exploringlondon	en	https://s1.wp.com/i/favicon.ico	Exploring London	https://exploring-london.com/category/blue-plaques-2/	Blue Plaques This Week in London – Photographers honoured with Blue Plaques; David Hockney meets Piero dell Francesca; and ‘Taylor on Strings’ at Wembley Park… • Two pioneering photographers are being commemorated with English Heritage Blue Plaques today. Christina Broom (1862-1939) is believed to have been Britain’s first female press photographer while John Thomson (1837-1921) was a ground-breaking photo-journalist working at the advent of the medium. Broom’s plaque – the first to be located in Fulham – is being placed on 92 Munster Road, a terraced house of 1896, where she lived and worked for 26 years. Thomson’s plaque, meanwhile, will be located at what is now 15 Effra Road in Brixton where he and his family were living when one of his best-known and influential works, Street Life in London (1877-8), was published. For more, see www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/. • Two of David Hockney’s key works – My Parents (1977) and Looking at Pictures on a Screen (1977) – which feature reproductions of 15th-century Italian painter Piero della Francesca’s The Baptism of Christ (probably about 1437–45) have gone on display alongside the Renaissance work at The National Gallery. Hockney and Piero: A Longer Look explores Hockney’s “lifelong association” with the National Gallery and its collections, particularly in the works of Piero della Francesca (1415/20–1492). Hockney once confessed that he would love to have The Baptism of Christ so he could look at it for an hour each day. My Parents features a reproduction of Piero’s work shown reflected in a mirror on a trolley behind the sitters while Looking at Pictures on a Screen depicts Hockney’s friend Henry Geldzahler, the Belgian-born American curator of 20th-century art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, peering at a folding screen in the artist’s studio on which are stuck four posters of National Gallery pictures including The Baptism of Christ. The display in Room 46 is free. Runs until 27th October. For more, see www.nationalgallery.org.uk. • Experience a prelude of Taylor Swift at Wembley Park with with City String Ensemble playing more than a dozen interpretations of Taylor Swift songs. The free open air concert comes ahead of Swift’s return to Wembley Stadium later this month. ‘Taylor on Strings’ will be held at the Sound Shell from 6:30pm on 13th August. Tickets are free but must be booked with 30 released at 10am each day in the lead-up to the concert. For more, head to wembleypark.com/taylor-on-strings. Send all items for inclusion to exploringlondon@gmail.com This Week in London – Celebrating Tower Bridge’s 130th; Dame Peggy Ashcroft and Iris Murdoch honoured; modern art in Ukraine; and, Michael Rosen’ illustrators… • Tower Bridge marks its 130th birthday this year and to mark the event, the London Metropolitan Archives are hosting a free exhibition charting its history at the City of London’s Heritage Gallery. Designed by Horace Jones, the bridge opened on 30th June, 1894, and the display reflects on the splendour of that royal event as well as examining how and why the bridge was built, the engineering involved and how the bridge played a role in defending London during World War I. The exhibition runs until 19th September at the gallery, located in the Guildhall Art Gallery. Booking tickets is recommended. For more, see https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/events/tower-bridge-at-the-heritage-gallery. • Actor Dame Peggy Ashcroft and Dublin-born novelist Iris Murdoch have been honoured with English Heritage Blue Plaques. A leading figure in 20th century theatre, Dame Peggy has been remembered with a plaque on her childhood home in South Croydon. It was in what was then a “leafy market town” that at the age of 13 Peggy first dreamt of performing on the stage while standing outside the local grocers on George Street and to which she returned in 1962 to open a theatre named after her. The plaque honouring Murdoch, meanwhile, has been placed on 29 Cornwall Gardens, part of a Italianate stucco-fronted mid-Victorian terrace in Kensington where she occupied a top floor flat. Murdoch lived in London for more than 25 years and during that time would spend three days a week in the flat. For more, see www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/ • The most comprehensive UK exhibition to date of modern art in Ukraine opens at the Royal Academy on Saturday. In the Eye of the Storm: Modernism in Ukraine, 1900–1930s, features some 65 works, many on loan from the National Art Museum of Ukraine and the Museum of Theatre, Music and Cinema of Ukraine. Artists represented in the display, which is divided into six sections, include such renowned names as Alexander Archipenko, Sonia Delaunay, Alexandra Exter and Kazymyr Malevych as well as lesser-known artists such as Mykhailo Boichuk, Oleksandr Bohomazov and Vasyl Yermilov. Runs in the The Gabrielle Jungels-Winkler Galleries until 13th October. Admission charge applies. For more, see www.royalacademy.org.uk. • The work of artists who have illustrated Michael Rosen’s many books for children are the subject of a new exhibition at the Heath Robinson Museum. Michael Rosen: The Illustrators explores Rosen’s books and the many artists who illustrated them over his 50 year career including the likes of Quentin Blake, Helen Oxenbury, Chris Riddell and Korky Paul. Among the works on show are original drawings for titles including We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, Michael Rosen’s Sad Book and Michael Rosen’s Book of Nonsense! Runs until 22nd September. Admission charge applies. For more, see https://www.heathrobinsonmuseum.org/. Send all items for inclusion to exploringlondon@gmail.com. This Week in London – Impressionists on paper; Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant honoured with a Blue Plaque; new Burnham Beeches history app; and, young artists celebrated on London billboards… • A new exhibition exploring how Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artists in late 19th-century France radically transformed the status of works on paper opens at the Royal Academy on Friday. Impressionists on Paper: Degas to Toulouse-Lautrec features around 80 works on paper by artists including Mary Cassatt, Paul Cézanne, Edgar Degas, Paul Gauguin, Eva Gonzalès, Claude Monet, Berthe Morisot, Odilon Redon, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Georges Seurat, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Vincent van Gogh. Among the highlights are Degas’ Woman at a Window (1870-71), van Gogh’s The Fortifications of Paris with Houses (1887), Monet’s Cliffs at Etretat: The Needle Rock and Porte d’Aval (c1885) and Toulouse-Lautrec’s images of the urban underworld of Montmartre. The display can be seen in The Gabrielle Jungels-Winkler Galleries until 10th March. Admission charges apply. For more, see royalacademy.org.uk. • English Heritage have unveiled their final Blue Plaque for 2023 and it celebrates two of the most influential painters of the early-to-mid 20th century, Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant. The plaque was unveiled at number 46 Gordon Square in Bloomsbury, from where the Bloomsbury Group – of which Bell and Grant were leading members – drew its name. Bell first lived at number 46 with her siblings, including Virginia Stephen (later Woolf), and, in 1914, Grant moved in with Vanessa and her husband, Clive Bell. Paintings the pair made at number 46 include Grant’s Interior at Gordon Square (c1915) and Bell’s Apples: 46 Gordon Square (c1909-10), a still-recognisable view from the drawing-room balcony to the square. For more on the English Heritage Blue Plaques scheme, head to www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/. • The history of Burnham Beeches has been brought to life with a new augmented reality app. The app allows users to superimpose periods of Burnham Beeches’ history – from the Iron Age, Middle Ages and World War II – over what they see when visiting the site and incorporates sounds from selected era as well. It can be accessed via a QR code which is being published on signs at Burnham Beeches. Burnham Beeches, located near the village of Burnham in Buckinghamshire, was acquired by the City of London in 1880 when the area was threatened by development and is managed as a free open space. For more, head here. • The work of 30 young artists celebrating African community and culture is being showcased on billboards across the city in conjunction with Tate Modern’s current exhibition, A World in Common. The photographs have been selected following a call from the Tate Collective for 16-to-25-year-olds to submit images responding to the exhibition. More than 100 entries were submitted by young people based across the UK and beyond and Londoners will be able to view the 30 shortlisted works on billboards in Haringey, Lambeth, Southwark and Tower Hamlets over the next two weeks. Send all items to exploringlondon@gmail.com. This Week in London – How Jewish Londoners shaped global fashion; the influence of Japanese folklore on art and design; and, Claudia Jones honoured… • An iconic red coat worn by Princess Diana when she announced she was pregnant with Prince William is going on show in a new exhibition at the Museum of London Docklands at West India Quay. Fashion City: How Jewish Londoners shaped global style – the first major exhibition in two decades centred on the museum’s extensive dress and textile collection – tells the story of Jewish designers, makers and retailers responsible for some of the most recognisable looks of the 20th century. As well as the David Sassoon-designed coat, it also features a newly acquired Alexon tweed coat worn by EastEnders character Dot Cotton, hats relating to the ‘milliner millionaire’, Otto Lucas, who changed the global reputation of British fashion in the mid-20th century, and garments designed by Mr Fish, a leading figure of the Peacock Revolution whose flamboyant menswear was worn by stars including Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie, and Muhammad Ali. The fashion items are joined by personal items from some of the 200,000 Jewish people who arrived in Britain between the late 19th and mid 20th century, such as a small travelling case used by a child arriving in London as part of the Kindertransport (the rescue effort of children from Nazi-controlled territory in 1938-1939), and a leather bag owned by a woman who fled from Vienna in 1938. Opens on Friday and runs until 14th April next year. Admission charges apply. For more, see www.museumoflondon.org.uk/museum-london-docklands/whats-on/exhibitions/fashion-city • Drawing on everything from Hokusai to Pokémon and Studio Ghibli, the influence of Japanese folklore on Japan’s art and design is the subject of the first exhibition at the new Young V&A. Japan: Myths to Manga is divided into four sections – Sky, Sea, Forest, and City – and features more than 150 historic and contemporary objects along with hands-on activities for visitors of all ages ranging from manga-making to Taiko drumming and yōkai interactive. Highlights in the display include works by celebrated 19th century Japanese artists, such as Hokusai’s Great Wave (1831), Sylvanian families matched with historic netsuke (small sculptures), a stage model for the Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of My Neighbour Totoro, and a Hello Kitty rice cooker from 2014. An installation of 1,000 paper cranes, a symbol of remembrance from the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in Japan, will also be present. The display, which opens at the Bethnal Green premises on Saturday, runs until 11th August next year. Admission charges apply. A series of events linked to the exhibition are also being run. For more, see www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/japan-myths-to-manga. • Anti-racism activist and a ‘founding spirit’ of the Notting Hill Carnival, Claudia Jones, has been honoured with an English Heritage Blue Plaque in Vauxhall. The plaque marks the mid-19th century terraced house that was her home for almost four years during which she founded the West Indian Gazette and came up with the idea of bringing Caribbean carnival to London (the first carnival took place in It was during her time living in this shared dwelling that Jones founded the West Indian Gazette and came up with the idea of bringing Caribbean carnival to London (the first carnival took place in St Pancras Town Hall on 30th January, 1959; the Notting Hill Carnival, an outdoor event, came later). For more, see www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/. Send all items for inclusion to exploringlondon@gmail.com. This Week in London – English Heritage unveils 1000th Blue Plaque; Chris Ofili’s ‘Requiem’ at Tate Britain; and, Astronomy Photographer of the Year… • English Heritage has unveiled its 1000th Blue Plaque in London. The plaque – located on a three storey building at number 1, Robert Street in Westminster – marks the former London headquarters of the suffragist organisation, the Women’s Freedom League. The league, which was formed in 1907, worked out of the building between 1908 and 1915 – its most active period. The blue plaques scheme has been running for more than 150 years and honours everyone from John Keats and Charles Dickens to Ada Lovelace and Alan Turing. For more, see www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/. • A major new work by Chris Ofili commemorating fellow artist Khadija Saye and the tragedy of the Grenfell Tower fire in which Saye died, has gone on display at the Tate Britain in Millbank. Requiem, a site-specific work which is shown across three walls, is described as a “journey through an imagined landscape of giant skies with vast horizons and flowing water” which unfolds in three chapters. Ofili says that when making the work, he recalled the feelings he had when creating No Woman, No Cry in 1998 as a tribute to murdered Black teenager Stephen Lawrence and his mother Doreen. “That feeling of injustice has returned,” he said. “I wanted to make a work in tribute to Khadija Saye. Remembering the Grenfell Tower fire, I hope that the mural will continue to speak across time to our collective sadness.” For more, see tate.org.uk/visit/tate-britain. • The Astronomy Photographer of the Year display has opened at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich featuring the competition’s winning image, Andromeda. The picture, the work of Marcel Drechsler, Xavier Strottner and Yann Sainty, depicts a huge plasma arc next to the Andromeda Galaxy. Other winners include two 14-year-old boys from China – Runwei Xu and Binyu Wang – who won the Young Astronomy Photographer of the Year award for The Running Chicken Nebula as well as Argentinian Eduardo Schaberger Poupeau who won the ‘Our Sun’ category for A Sun Question which captures a huge filament in the shape of a question mark, China’s Angel An, who won the ‘Skyscapes’ category for Grand Cosmic Fireworks – a photograph of the extremely rare phenomenon of atmospheric luminescence, and the UK’s John White who won the Annie Maunder Prize for Image Innovation for Black Echo which used audio source material from NASA’s Chandra Sonification Project, to visually capture the sound of the black hole at the centre of the Perseus Galaxy. For more, see www.rmg.co.uk/astrophoto. Send all items for inclusion to exploringlondon@gmail.com This Week in London – George III pocket watch at heart of new exhibition; Tommy Flowers honoured; and, Sara Shamma at Dulwich… • A new display featuring timepieces by one of the greatest watchmakers of all time, Abraham-Louis Breguet, opens in Clockmakers’ Museum at the Science Museum on Tuesday. Marking the bicentenary of Breguet’s death on 17th September, 1823, Abraham-Louis Breguet: The English Connection features 25 items seldom seen in public before. They include an exceptionally rare gold four-minute tourbillon pocket watch made for George III in 1808, a ‘Simple à 2 aiguilles equation’ pocket watch made for politician Thomas Noel Hill, 2nd Baron Berwick of Attingham, and, a gilt bronze carriage clock ‘Pendule de voyage petite’ which originally belonged to Robert Henry Herbert, the 12th Earl Pembroke. The museum is located on level 2 of the Science Museum. Entry is free. For more, see www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/clocks. • An electrical engineer whose ground-breaking work in engineering culminated in the creation of the world’s first ever large-scale programmable digital computer has been honoured with an English Heritage Blue Plaque. The plaque is located at the former workplace of Tommy Flowers at Chartwell Court, in Dollis Hill. Now flats, the property was the former Post Office Research Station where Flowers designed, built and tested the computer known as ‘Colossus’. Flowers, who spent a brief period at Bletchley Park working the code-breakers in 1941, successfully demonstrated Colossus at the research station in 1943 after just 11 months of work. For more, see www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/. Meanwhile, news this week that the UK Government, inspired by London’s Blue Plaques, is introducing a national blue plaques scheme. Historic England will work together with English Heritage, local partners, and current plaque schemes to develop and roll out the national programme. • Artist Sara Shamma’s thought-provoking interpretations of works by artists including Rembrandt van Rijn, Peter Lely, Anthony van Dyck and Peter Paul Rubens go on display at Dulwich Picture Gallery from Saturday. With a focus on women, Bold Spirits addresses themes including identity, death, motherhood and unexpected beauty. Runs until 25th February. Admission charge applies. For more, see www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk. Send all items to exploringlondon@gmail.com This Week in London – Young V&A opens its doors; contemporary African photography; and, Yehudi Menuhin honoured… • The new Young V&A in Bethnal Green has opened its doors and a free summer festival takes place this weekend. Designed with and for children aged up to 14-year-olds, the Young V&A features more than 2,000 objects, dating from 2,300 BC to today, found across three galleries – ‘Play’, ‘Imagine’ and ‘Design’. The ‘Play’ gallery includes a ‘Mini Museum’ as well as a construction zone called Imagination Playground in which children can build dens, The Arcade in which they can explore Minecraft worlds and Adventure in which they can create stories inspired by objects on show. The ‘Imagine’ gallery features a new performance space, portraits of local children and luminaries such as Quentin Blake, Kenneth Branagh and Linda McCartney, while ‘Design’ showcases innovative objects and case studies that explore how things are designed, made and used, and the ways in which design can change the world. Among the objects on show at the museum is everything from a life-size Joey the War Horse puppet to a Microline car suspended from the ceiling, Harry Potter’s Nimbus 2000 broomstick, Christopher Reeve’s original Superman costume and a large-scale installation of doll’s houses – Place (Village) – by Rachel Whiteread. Meanwhile, the free Summer Festival, which takes place on Saturday and Sunday, invites visitors to explore the museum as well as join in free and creative activities and see performances from young talent including Britain’s Got Talent finalists IMD Legion, the east London-based Grand Union Orchestra, and hula-hoop performance group Marawa’s Majorettes. There’s also the chance help create a large-scale art installation with Leap then Look. For more see vam.ac.uk/young. • A major new exhibition celebrating contemporary African photography has opened at the Tate Modern. Featuring works by 36 artists, A World in Common: Contemporary African Photography is spread across seven thematic sections and highlights contemporary perspectives on cultural heritage, spirituality, urbanisation and climate change. As well as illuminating alternative visions of Africa’s many histories, cultures and identities, the display also explores the rise of studio photography across the continent during the 1950s and 1960s – a time when many African nations gained independence – before moving on to document the expansion and transformation of cities today as well as exploring themes of migration and climate activism. Runs until 14th January, 2024. Admission charge applies. For more, see tate.org.uk. • Celebrated 20th century violinist and conductor Yehudi Menuhin has been honoured with an English Heritage Blue Plaque at his former home in Belgravia. The six-storey house at 65 Chester Square, built by Thomas Cubitt in 1838, was where Menuhin lived and worked for the last 16 years of his life. The lower-ground floor vaults provided space for his collection of violins while an open space on the fourth floor served as his studio, a place which hosted much of his teaching and mentoring and where he also practiced yoga – including his famous headstand. Send all items to exploringlondon@gmail.com. This Week in London – London Design Biennale; canal wildlife; a suffragette princess honoured; and, the ‘Polar Silk Road’ explored… • The almost month-long London Design Biennale kicks off at Somerset House today under the theme of ‘The Global Game: Remapping Collaborations’. The fourth edition of the biennale is artistically directed by the Nieuwe Instituut – the Dutch national museum and institute for architecture, design and digital culture – and takes over the entirety of Somerset House. Among the exhibits is the India pavilion (pictured above) featuring a multi-sensory evocation of the essence of a contemporary Indian city chowk – an open market at the junction of streets – through the visual metaphor of a charpai – a traditional woven daybed, Malta’s large-scale ‘village-square’ installation that merges traditional city planning with the Phoenician-Maltese tradition of fabric production and dyeing of the multiple colours of Phoenician purple, the Ukrainian Pavilion which features am interior construction symbolising the country’s industrial, natural resource, and creative richness and a series of external projects which tell stories about new design collaborations in times of crisis for Ukraine and the vital role of design in creating new progressive connections. There’s also the chance to see the Ai-Da Robot, the world’s first humanoid robot artist, which will make history by showing her unique ability to design objects. Running alongside is the EUREKA exhibition which will share design-led innovation from leading research centres. Runs until 25th June. Admission charge applies. For more, see www.somersethouse.org.uk/whats-on/london-design-biennale-eureka-2023. • A new exhibition highlighting the flora and fauna of London’s canals has opened at the London Canal Museum in King’s Cross. Many of the canals were derelict by the end of the 20th century but have received a new lease of life in recent times as leisure destinations. These days, they provide a “highway” for fauna including birds, fish and mammals to move in and out of the capital, some of which is showcased in this new display. Entry with general admission and for an extra fee, guided narrowboat trips along The Regent’s Canal are available on selected days. For more, see www.canalmuseum.org.uk. • Princess Sophia Duleep Singh, a suffragette, daughter of the last Maharajah of the Punjab, and god-daughter to Queen Victoria, has been commemorated with an English Heritage Blue Plaque. The plaque marks Faraday House in Hampton Court, granted to the princess and her sisters as a grace and favour apartment by Queen Victoria. Also known as ‘Apartment 41’, the property – which was named after scientist Michael Faraday – was home to Princess Sophia for more than 40 years and her base when she was campaigning for women’s suffrage. For more, see www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/. • The ‘Polar Silk Road’ – a channel opened up thanks to melting Arctic Sea ice – is the subject of a new exhibition at the Natural History Museum. Gregor Sailer: The Polar Silk Road features 67 photographs taken by acclaimed Austrian artist and photographer Gregor Sailer showcasing manmade structures – from isolated research centres to Icelandic geothermal power stations – captured across four countries in the Arctic circle. There’s also a short film discussing the impacts of the climate crisis. The exhibition is free to visit. For more, see www.nhm.ac.uk/visit/exhibitions/the-polar-silk-road.html. Send all items for inclusion to exploringlondon@gmail.com. This Week in London – Three of London’s oldest charters on show and other coronation celebrations; Sir Christopher Wren’s life explored; and, a Pre-Raphaelite model and artist honoured… • Three of the City of London’s oldest charters go on display at the City of London Heritage Gallery on Saturday as part of a series of events commemorating the coronation of King Charles III. On display will be the William Charter, which, drawn up in 1067 following the coronation of King William the Conqueror, was the earliest known royal document in Europe to guarantee the collective rights of all people in a town and not just a select few. Also to be seen is the Shrievalty Charter, which, issued by King John in 1199, confirms the rights of Londoners to elect their own sheriffs, and the Mayoralty Charter, which, also issued by King John – this time in 1215, confirmed that the Mayor of London could also chosen by Londoners with the proviso that they were publicly presented. Visitors can also see the beautifully illustrated Cartae Antiquae which records charters and statutes covering laws enacted from the reign of Edward III (1327 onwards) to the accession of Henry VII in 1485 and was used as an essential reference tool by City officials, as well as prints of the 19th century coronations of Queen Victoria, King William IV and King George IV. Admission is free but booking is recommended. Runs until 5th October. For more, see www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/events/heritage-gallery-exhibition. • Other events marking the coronation kick off in the City of London in the coming week. Among the extensive list of activities is a pop-up well-being garden in Seething Lane where you can pose for pictures with a floral crown installation, a guided walking tour of the City entitled ‘1000 Years of Royalty – the Best, the Worst and the Very Horribilus’, and a “Cockney knees-up” with Pearly King and Pearly Prince at Leadenhall Market. For more details and the full list of events, head to www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/events/coronation. • A new exhibition commemorating the expansive career of Sir Christopher Wren opens today in St Paul’s Cathedral – the extraordinary building designed by Wren to replace the medieval cathedral destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666 Part of a series of events marking the 300th anniversary of the death of Sir Christopher in 1723, Sir Christopher Wren: The Quest for Knowledge explores not only his early life and career as an architect but also his lesser-known contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy and physiology. The display, located in the north aisle of the crypt, features drawings, photographs and objects from the cathedral’s collections. Entry to the exhibition is included in general admission. For more, see www.stpauls.co.uk/whats-on/exhibition-christopher-wren-quest-for-knowledge. • The Pre-Raphaelite model and artist, Marie Spartali Stillman, has been honoured with an English Heritage Blue Plaque at what was her family home in Battersea. It was while living at The Shrubbery – a 1770s Grade II-listed property now located on Lavender Gardens – that Stillman first modelled for Pre-Raphaelite artists. Tutored by Ford Madox Brown, she went on to become one of a small number of professional women artists in the late 19th century, creating more than 150 works over a period spanning 50 years. Stillman is the first female Pre-Raphaelite artist and one of only very few female artists to receive a Blue Plaque. For more, see www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/. Send all items for inclusion to exploringlondon@gmail.com This Week in London – St Patrick’s Day returns; London’s first female mayor and Welsh thinker honoured with Blue Plaques; and, ‘Seeing the Light’ at the Foundling Museum… • London’s annual St Patrick’s Day Parade will be held on Sunday with more than 50,000 people expected to take part. The festivities will kick off at noon with a spectacular parade featuring Irish marching bands, dancers and pageantry which will wind its way from Green Park through Piccadilly Circus to Trafalgar Square. From noon until 6pm, Trafalgar Square will feature performances from the likes of Sharon Shannon & Band, Celaviedmai, The Craicheads, Celtic Youth Orchestra, Biblecode Sunday’s, and AIS as well as the Maguire O’Shea School of Dance and spoken word artist Leon Dunne. There will also be family-friendly workshops run by Irish youth creative programme Junk Kouture, a selection of food and drinks stalls including demonstrations by celebrity chef Anna Haugh and stalls where you can learn about Irish culture and community staffed by representatives of the Irish Cultural Centre, London Irish Centre, Irish in Britain, Irish Film London and London Gaelic Athletic Association. For more, check out www.london.gov.uk/events/st-patricks-festival-2023. • London’s first female mayor, Ada Salter, and Welsh philosopher and preacher Dr Richard Price have both been honoured with English Heritage Blue Plaques. A social reformer and activist, Salter became mayor of Bermondsey in 1922 and so became the first female mayor of a London borough as well as the first Labour woman to be elected as a mayor in Britain. The plaque has been placed on 149 Lower Road in Rotherhithe, the Women’s House of the Bermondsey Settlement where Salter lived in the late 1890s. Price, meanwhile, is considered to be one of the greatest Welsh thinkers of all time and, as well as a preacher and philosopher, was also a pioneer of actuarial science. A plaque has been placed on a red brick house at 54 Newington Green which dates from 1658 and is believed to be the oldest surviving terrace in London. Price, who was born 300 years ago this year, lived in the house from 1758 to 1787 and while there wrote letters to the likes of Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson with whom he enjoyed close friendships. For more, see www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/. • Joseph Wright’s painting A Philosopher Giving That Lecture on the Orrery in Which a Lamp is Put in Place of the Sun has gone on show at the Foundling Museum. The painting is at the heart of Seeing the Light, an exhibition which explores the connections between Wright, who hailed from Derby, his large network of friends and acquaintances, and key people in the Foundling Hospital’s history as well as objects in the museum’s collection. This includes the story of the founding of the Lunar Society. Admission charge applies. Runs until 4th June. For more, see https://foundlingmuseum.org.uk/event/seeing-the-light/. Send all items to exploringlondon@gmail.com London Explained – English Heritage’s Blue Plaques… Walk the streets of London and chances are you’ll soon come across an English Heritage Blue Plaque commemorating someone famous. There are now more than 990 Blue Plaques in London, commemorating everyone from diarist Samuel Pepys to writer Virginia Woolf and comedian Tony Hancock. The scheme was started in 1866 by the Society of Arts (later the Royal Society of Arts) having been proposed by MP William Ewart three years before. The first two plaques were erected in 1867 – one commemorating poet Lord Byron at his birthplace, 24 Holles Street in Cavendish Square (although this property was later demolished) and the other commemorating Napoleon III in King Street, Westminster (this is now the oldest survivor of the scheme). Thirty-five years – and 35 plaques – later, the London County Council took over the scheme. It was this body that standardised the plaque’s appearance (early plaques come in various shapes and colours) and while ceramic blue plaques were standard by 1921, the modern simplified Blue Plaque didn’t appear until 1938 when an unnamed student at the Central School of Arts and Crafts, who was paid just four guineas for their troubles, came up with what is now an iconic design. In 1965, the LCC, having created almost 250 new Blue Plaques, was abolished and its successor, the Greater London Council, took over the scheme, expanding its area of coverage to includes places like Richmond, Redbridge and Croydon. In 1984, the GLC appointed artisan ceramicists Frank and Sue Ashworth of London Plaques to make the Blue Plaques (and they continue to do so). The GLC placed some 262 Blue Plaques before, in 1986, English Heritage took over management of the scheme. Since then it’s placed more than 360 plaques. The plaques, which are 495mm (19½ inches) in diameter and 50mm (two inches) thick, are slightly domed in a bid to encourage self-cleaning in the rain. Anyone can propose a subject for a new plaque – but generally only one plaque is erected per person (although there have been some exceptions to this), only a maximum of two plaques are allowed per building (there are 18 buildings with two), and proposals, if turned down, must wait 10 years before they are reconsidered. In addition, new Blue Plaques are only erected a minimum of 20 years after the subject’s death, the building on which one is placed must “survive in a form that the commemorated person would have recognised, and be visible from a public highway”, and buildings which may have many different personal associations, such as churches, schools and theatres, are not normally considered. The Blue Plaques panel meet three times a year to decide on proposals. Among those currently serving on the 12 person body are architectural historian Professor William Whyte, who chairs the panel, award-winning journalist and author Mihir Bose, Emily Gee, regional director for London and the South East at Historic England, and, Susie Thornberry, assistant director at Imperial War Museums. The plaques don’t confer any legal protection to buildings but English Heritage says they can help preserve them through raising awareness. Recently unveiled plaques have commemorated pioneering social research organisation Mass-Observation, lawyer Hersch Lauterpacht – who played a key role in prosecuting the Nazis at the Nuremberg trials, and, Dadabhai Naoroji, an Indian Nationalist and the first Indian to win a popular election to Parliament in the UK. Among those being unveiled this year are plaques commemorating anti-racist activist Claudia Jones, suffragette Emily Wilding Davison and Ada Salter, the first female mayor of a London borough. English Heritage’s Blue Plaques scheme isn’t the only one commemorating people in London. Others include the City of London’s Blue Plaques scheme (there is only one English Heritage Blue Plaque in the City of London – it commemorates Dr Samuel Johnson), Westminster City Council’s Green Plaques and Heritage Foundation plaques which commemorate figures who worked in entertainment. For more, head to www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/. 10 historic London homes that are now museums…5. The Freud Museum… The last residence of Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis, is located in Hampstead and is now a museum dedicated to his work and that of his daughter, pioneering child psychoanalyst Anna Freud. The Freuds moved into the property at 20 Maresfield Gardens (having initially briefly stayed at a flat at 39 Elsworthy Road, Primrose Hill) in September, 1938, having left their home in Vienna to escape the Nazi annexation of Austria earlier in the year. The house dates from 1920 and was built in the Queen Anne Revival Style. A small sun room was added a year after to the rear of the property. Freud finished his final works Moses and Monotheism and An Outline of Psychoanalysis while at the property and also saw patients there as well as some high profile visitors including Princess Marie Bonaparte, writer HG Wells and literary couple Leonard and Virginia Woolf. Already aged in his 80s when they moved in, he died in the home just a year after on 23rd September, 1939. But his daughter Anna remained in the property until her death in 1982. As per her wishes, it was subsequently turned into a museum and opened to the public in July, 1986, as The Freud Museum. Among the rooms which can be visited today are Freud’s study, the library, hall and dining room but some areas – such as Anna Freud’s consulting room – are used as offices and not open to the public. The star sight inside is undoubtedly Freud’s famous couch. Located in the study, it was originally the gift of a patient, Madame Benvenisti, in 1890, and is covered with a Qashqa’i carpet which Freud added. Other items which can be seen in the house include several paintings collected by Freud and a series of photographs by Edmund Engelman which depicted Freud’s apartment in Vienna just weeks before he fled. There’s also a portrait of Freud by Salvador Dali who visited him in London, his collection of antiquities and his painted Austrian furnishings as well as many mementoes related to Anna Freud. The premises also hosts temporary exhibitions and a range of other events. The garden outside – much loved by the Freuds – has been left largely as Sigmund Freud would have known it. The house is one of the rare properties in London which features two English Heritage Blue Plaques – one commemorating Sigmund and the other Anna. There’s a famous statue of Sigmund Freud by Oscar Nemon just a couple of minutes walk away at the corner of Fitzjohns Avenue and Belsize Lane. WHERE: The Freud Museum, 20 Maresfield Gardens, Hampstead (nearest Tube stations are Finchley Road, Finchley Road & Frognal and Belsize Park); WHEN: 10:30am to 5pm, Wednesday to Sunday; COST: £14 adults/£12 concessions/£9 young persons (aged 12 to 16, under 12s free); WEBSITE: www.freud.org.uk. This Week in London – Cameroon celebrated at Kew’s Orchid Festival; anti-racist activist and suffragettes among this year’s Blue Plaque honourees; and, images of Ukraine at IWM… • Kew Garden’s iconic Orchid Festival returns to the Princess of Wales Conservatory this Saturday. This year’s display takes its inspiration from the biodiversity of Cameroon – the first time it has celebrated the flora of an African nation. Highlights include giraffe sculptures and a troop of gorillas as well as arrangements featuring lions and hippos. The festival also includes ‘Orchids After Hours’ with music, food and drink. Runs until 5th March. Admission charge applies. For more, see www.kew.org. • English Heritage Blue Plaques honouring anti-racist activist Claudia Jones, suffragette Emily Wilding Davison and Ada Salter, the first female mayor of a London borough, will be among those unveiled in London this year. English Heritage announced this year’s plaques will also honour 20th century violinist Yehudi Menuhin, Princess Sophia Duleep Singh – a god-daughter of Queen Victoria and also a suffragette, and Marie Spartali Stillman, a Pre-Raphaelite model who appeared in paintings by the likes of Dante Gabriel Rossetti and Edward Burne-Jones. For more on the Blue Plaques scheme, see www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/. • Images of Ukraine during its conflict with Russia go on show at the Imperial War Museum in Lambeth on Friday. Ukraine: Photographs from the Frontline features images taken by renowned photojournalist Anastasia Taylor-Lind which were taken during her time in Ukraine between 2014 and June, 2022. The exhibition is presented in three sections – the first focusing on the 2014 protests in Kyiv, the second on the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine and the third on Russia’s invasion in February last year. Runs until 8th May. Admission is free. For more, see www.iwm.org.uk/events/iwm-london-ukraine-exhibition. Send items for inclusion to exploringlondon@gmail.com. 10 historic London homes that are now museums…4. Leighton House Museum… This extraordinary west London property is an artistic treasure trove thanks to its once being the residence and studio of Victorian artist Frederic, Lord Leighton. The red brick home at 12 Holland Park Road was purpose-built by Leighton. He acquired the land in 1864 and commissioned his architect friend George Aitchison, who had never before designed a home, to draw up plans (along with his own input). Work started on the property in 1865 and Leighton, who spent some of the year in Spain and Rome, was able to move in late in in the year. The property, which was rather plain on the outside, featured a large studio – with large window overlooking the garden – and his bedroom on the second floor. Leighton was to subsequently undertake a series of extensions – the first, to enlarge the size of the studio, after just three years. In 1877 he began construction of the domed Arab Hall which was inspired by his trips to Turkey and Syria and the interior of a 12th-century palace in Palermo, Sicily. Craftsmen were sourced from across London and the new room featured a gold mosaic frieze made in Venice and shipped in sections and wall tiles which mostly come from Damascus and which mostly date from the late 16th and early 17th century. It wasn’t fully completed until 1881. A large “winter studio” featuring a glass roof for light was added in 1889-90 and the final addition was the Silk Room which, built on the first floor, was designed as a picture gallery for the works of Leighton’s contemporaries including the likes of John Everett Millais, George Frederic Watts and John Singer Sargent. It was completed just months before Leighton’s death in 1896. After Leighton’s death, his collection of art was auctioned off. But his house was retained and in 1900 it opened as a museum run by a committee lead by Leighton’s neighbour and biographer Emilie Barrington to display art by Leighton and others. In 1927, ownership of the house was transferred to current managers, The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Further additions to the house followed including a new wing for exhibition space. Many of the home’s fittings and fixtures were lost during the 20th century but in the 1980s curator Stephen Jones began restoring the interiors, a process which continued in 2008-10 in what was known as the Closer to Home project. A further project of restoration was commenced in 2019 to refurbish the home’s 20th century additions and create new visitor facilities including a cafe. The home’s garden, meanwhile, remains largely unchanged from Leighton’s design. As well as the artistry contained in the house itself, the museum hosts a significant collection of art including paintings by Leighton himself as well as Pre-Raphaelites including Edward Burne-Jones, Millais and Watts. There’s also several of Leighton’s sculptures. The Grade II*-listed house, which features an English Heritage Blue Plaque on the facade, has been seen in numerous films, TV shows and music videos including the Poirot TV series and the 2020 film, Rebecca. WHERE: Leighton House Museum, 12 Holland Park Road (nearest Tube stations are Kensington (Olympia) and High Street Kensington; WHEN: 10am to 5:30pm Wednesday to Monday COST: £11 adults/£9 concession/£5 children (six to 18 years; five and under free); WEBSITE: www.rbkc.gov.uk/museums/leighton-house. 10 historic London homes that are now museums…1. Benjamin Franklin House… London is replete with historic homes but only a few have become museums. In this series we want to look beyond the more famous ones – think of the Dickens Museum in Bloomsbury or of the John Soane Museum in Lincoln’s Inn Fields, to name two – to some of the lesser known homes that have became museums. First up, it’s Benjamin Franklin House at 36 Craven Street. While the history of this Georgian terraced house goes back to 1730, Franklin himself is known to have lived in what was a lodging house for some 16 years from 1757 to 1775 (his wife Deborah had apparently refused to come and remained in Philadelphia). Franklin, who had first lived in London in the mid-1720s while working as a trainee printer and stayed in various lodgings including in Lincoln’s Inn Fields, initially served as an agent for the Pennsylvania Assembly in London but, after a brief time back in Philadelphia, returned to London in 1764, this time as ambassador for the colonies in America. He left the property in 1775 to return to Philadelphia where, shortly after, on 4th July, 1776, he was among the signatories to the Declaration of Independence. The four storey townhouse, which is the only surviving property lived in by Franklin left in the world, remained a lodging house up until World War II. It later served as the headquarters for the British Society for International Understanding. The Friends of Benjamin Franklin House was founded by Mary, Countess of Bessborough in 1978 and in 1989 the government gave the friends the freehold to the land. The friends then undertook a major renovation and restoration project. During the works some 1200 bones fragments – believed to be the remains of 15 people, at least six of them children – were found buried in the cellar. They were dated to about the time Franklin had been living there. But, fear not, the bodies were not of Franklin’s doing. It is believed that William Hewson, an early anatomist and friend of Franklin (as well as being married to Polly, the daughter of the property’s landlady Margaret Stevenson), was responsible for the remains. Hewson, who was among tenants at the property between 1770 and 1774, ran a small anatomy school here where he conducted secret dissections to avoid any legal complications. The bodies were thought to have been buried in the back garden which, when the property was expanded, later became part of the basement. The Grade I-listed property – which contains many original features including the floorboards, ceilings and staircases – finally opened as a museum for the public in January, 2006. These days, the history of the property – including its architecture and Franklin’s residency – can be explored through an ‘historical experience’ and ‘architectural tour’. There’s also a virtual tour available online recreating what the property may have looked like in Franklin’s time. Among the artefacts on show in the house are Franklin’s leather wallet (inscribed with the Craven Street address and his name), a bust of Franklin dating from about 1800, and what is believed to be the property’s original door-knocker. The house also features an English Heritage Blue Plaque – although the plaque, which was erected in 1914, is grey, not blue and rectangular, not circular. WHERE: Benjamin Franklin House, 36 Craven Street, Westminster (nearest Tube stations are Embankment and Charing Cross); WHEN: Various times for tours – check the website for details; COST: Historical Experience – £9.50 adults/£8 concessions/free for under 12s; Architectural Tour – £7.50 adults/£6 concessions/free for under 12s; WEBSITE: https://benjaminfranklinhouse.org. This Week in London – The Lord Mayor’s Show; Mass-Observation remembered; and, modern and contemporary art at the British Museum… • The Lord Mayor’s Show will be held this Saturday, 12th November, welcoming the 694th Lord Mayor of London, Alderman Nicholas Lyons, into office. The Show, which dates back to the early 13th century, features more than 6,500 people, 250 horses and more than 130 floats as well as the golden State Coach which has been used to carry the Lord Mayors since as far back as 1757 and is said to be the oldest ceremonial vehicle still in regular use anywhere in the world. The three mile long procession will start passing by Mansion House at 11am and make its way to St Paul’s Cathedral and then head on to the Royal Courts of Justice where the Mayor will swear an oath of allegiance to the monarch, before returning along the Embankment and Victoria Street to Mansion House. For more on the history of the Show and details about the best places to stand, head to https://lordmayorsshow.london. • The original headquarters of Mass-Observation, a pioneering social research organisation, has been marked with an English Heritage Blue Plaque. The organisation started its worked at the property 6 Grotes Buildings in Blackheath from 1937 until 1939 – by the end of its first year there were around 600 ‘mass observers’ involved in the work, one of the key aims of which was to gauge public opinion on a range of issues to help enable the writing of “a democratic people’s history from below”. During World War II, Mass-Observation worked on behalf of the government and morphed into a market research company in 1949, Mass Observation Ltd, before being incorporated into the British Market Research Bureau. The project was restarted in 1981 at the University of Sussex and continues to this day. For more on English Heritage Blue Plaques, see www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/. • A collection of about 100 modern and contemporary artworks on paper have gone on show at the British Museum, part of a larger gift of works donated by London-based art collector Hamish Parker. Art on paper since 1960: the Hamish Parker collection features works by works by the likes of British artist Lucian Freud, French-Israeli artist Avigdor Arikha, American artist Richard Serra and Pakistani artist Imran Qureshi. There are also two “artist in focus” sections which take a more in-depth look at the work of American artists Carroll Dunham and Al Taylor. Runs until 5th March in Gallery 90. For more, see www.britishmuseum.org. Send all items for inclusion to exploringlondon@gmail.com This Week in London – Cezanne at the Tate; Freud at The National Gallery; Diwali on the Square; and; a new Blue Plaque… • A “once-in-a-generation” exhibition of Paul Cezanne’s paintings, watercolours and drawings opened at the Tate Modern this week. The EY Exhibition: Cezanne features around 80 works including key examples of his iconic still life paintings, Provençale landscapes, portraits and bather scenes. There are also more than 20 works which have never been seen in the UK before including The Basket of Apples (c1893, from the The Art Institute of Chicago), Mont Sainte-Victoire (1902-06, from the Philadelphia Museum of Art) and Still Life with Milk Pot, Melon, and Sugar Bowl (1900-06, from a private collection). The display traces Cezanne’s (1839-1906) artistic development and also examines the relationships which were central to his life, particularly that with his wife Marie-Hortense Fiquet and their son Paul, immortalised in paintings such as Madame Cezanne in a Red Armchair (c1877) and Portrait of the Artist’s Son (1881-2). Admission charge applies. Runs until 12th March. For more, see www.tate.org.uk. • A landmark exhibition to make the centenary of the birth of 20th century artist Lucian Freud (1922-2011) has opened at The National Gallery. The Credit Suisse Exhibition – Lucian Freud: New Perspectives is the most significant survey of his paintings in a decade and brings together output from across his seven decade career, everything from early works such as Girl with Roses (1940s) to Two Children (Self-Portrait) (1960s) and famous late works such as The Brigadier (2003–4). The display also shows how Freud positioned himself in the tradition of court painters such as Rubens or Velázquez through works such as HM Queen Elizabeth II (2001). Can be seen in the First Floor Galleries until 22nd January. Admission charge applies but in response to the cost of living crisis, the gallery is allowing visitors on Friday nights to pay as much as or little as they like. For more, see www.nationalgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/the-credit-suisse-exhibition-lucian-freud-new-perspectives. • Diwali on the Square will take place at Trafalgar Square this Sunday. The free annual family-friendly event will open with 200 colourfully dressed dancers in the main square followed by performances from artists drawn from London’s Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities. From 1pm to 7pm, there will also be a host of activities including Neasden Temple’s Diwali Festival Experience, dance workshops, yoga and meditation, sari and turban tying, comedy, a children’s zone, and, henna and face painting. Meanwhile, an array of South Asian food stalls will be serving up delicious traditional and fusion, vegan and vegetarian cuisine. For full details, head here. • Lawyer Hersch Lauterpacht, who played a key role in prosecuting the Nazis at the Nuremberg trials and whose belief that states should be held accountable for crimes against their own people led to lasting change in international law, has been honoured with an English Heritage Blue Plaque. Born in what is now Ukraine, Lauterpacht moved to London in 1923, originally to study at the LSE and lived with his family at 103 Walm Lane in Cricklewood for 10 years (it was here that his son Elihu – who went on to be a prominent lawyer himself – was born in 1928 and where Lauterpacht was living when he was naturalised as a British citizen in 1931). For more, see www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/. • Nicholas Lyons was elected as the 694th Lord Mayor of the City of London last week. He succeeds current Lord Mayor Vincent Keaveny and will take office on 11th November for a one-year term. The annual Lord Mayor’s Show takes place on 12th November, which will be followed by the Lord Mayor’s Banquet on 28th November at Guildhall where the Prime Minister will deliver a keynote speech. Send all items for inclusion to exploringlondon@gmail.com. This Week in London – ‘The World Reimagined’ sculpture trails, and Indian Nationalist honoured with Blue Plaque… • A series of free art trails featuring globe sculptures that aim to increase understanding of the Transatlantic slave trade and its impacts have gone on show in several parts of central London. A national art project which spans seven UK cities, The World Reimagined is designed to bring to life the reality and impact of the slave trade in a bid to help make racial justice a reality. Among the artists involved in London are the project’s founding artist British-Nigerian Yinka Shonibare (who also chose the form of the sculptures), Nicola Green and Winston Branch and each has created a work responding to themes ranging from ‘Mother Africa’ and ‘The Reality of Being Enslaved’ to ‘Still We Rise’ and ‘Expanding Soul’. There are four trails in London, including in the City in London, Camden-Westminster, Hackney-Newham and Southwark-Lambeth. More than 100 artists are involved in the project overall. For more including details on where to find the trails, see www.theworldreimagined.org. • Dadabhai Naoroji, an Indian Nationalist and the first Indian to win a popular election to Parliament in the UK, has been honoured with an English Heritage Blue Plaque at his former home in Penge. Known as the “grand old man of India” and described in his Times obituary as “the father of Indian Nationalism” following his death in 1917, Naoroji made seven trips to England and spent over three decades of his life in London, including at the red-bricked semi-detached house in Penge, south London, that was his home around the turn of the twentieth century and where the plaque is located. The plaque was unveiled last week ahead of the 75th anniversary celebrations of India’s independence. For more, see www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/. Send all items for inclusion to exploringlondon@gmail.com This Week in London – Young V&A marks 150 years; West End LIVE; and, Hackney’s Ayah’s Home commemorated… • The V&A is celebrating 150 years since the opening of the Bethnal Green Museum (now known as the Young V&A) with the launch of a year long celebration on Friday. The museum, which opened in 1872 as the first ever museum in east London, is currently undergoing a major redevelopment and is scheduled to reopen in summer, 2023, as a new national museum dedicated to children to the age of 14. To mark the 150th – and a year until Young V&A’s opening – the museum has launched a year-long ‘Reinvent Festival’ with the first event – an online summit called Sparking Creative Futures headlined by children’s author, Ed Vere, and live-illustrated by Beano’s youngest ever artist, Zoom Rockman – on Friday. On Sunday, Young V&A will celebrate its birthday with families at Rich Mix’s ‘Everyone a Maker’ event with free, fun activities. Further events will be held over the year including pop ups at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park’s Great Get Together on 23rd July featuring large-scale, creative construction and making sessions for children and families using playful building materials by Hackney-based architect Emilie Quene. For more (including the full programme of events), see www.vam.ac.uk/blog/museum-life/reinvent-festival-young-va-summer-family-events. • Europe’s biggest free musical theatre festival – West End LIVE – will transform Trafalgar Square into an open-air theatre this weekend. A joint production by Westminster City Council and the Society of London Theatre, the event will feature hundreds of performers, creatives and production staff, showcasing the best the West End has to offer. No tickets are required for the free event. For more, head to www.westendlive.co.uk. • An English Heritage Blue Plaque has been unveiled on a house in Hackney, commemorating the hundreds of stranded and sometimes abandoned South and East Asian nannies, known as ayahs, who sheltered there in the early 20th century. The Ayah’s Home at 26 King Edward’s Road housed around 100 women a year between 1900 and 1921 after which the home moved to another address nearby. The ayahs were women who served the British in India and other colonies as children’s nannies, nursemaids and ladies’ maids and who were sometimes required to care for babies, children and their sea-sick mothers on the long sea voyage from the colonies to England but who were generally not expected to serve the families once they arrived, instead either contracted to wait until needed for the return journey or take a passage home. The Hackney shelter, which also welcomed ‘amahs’ – nursemaids of East Asian origin, appears to have been the only one of its kind in Britain for almost the whole of its existence. For more, see www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/. Send all items for inclusion to exploringlondon@gmail.com. This Week in London – Charles Jennens at the Foundling Museum; Dr John Conolly’s Blue Plaque; and, Kyōsai at the Royal Academy… • Charles Jennens, who is best-known as the librettist of Handel’s Messiah but was also a patron of the arts, scholar and educator, is the subject of a new exhibition opening at the Foundling Museum in Bloomsbury on Friday. Charles Jennens: Patron & Polymath features portraits, correspondence and printed documents reflecting the varied interests and achievements of this Georgian character. Jennens was a non-juror – meaning he supported the legitimacy of the deposed Catholic Stuarts – but was also a Protestant. His art collection was one of the best in Britain and his Palladian mansion, Gopsall Hall in Leicestershire, featured a music room with an organ built to Handel’s specifications. Admission charge applies. Runs until 16th October. For more, see https://foundlingmuseum.org.uk/event/charles-jennens-polymath/. • Dr John Conolly, an early advocate of human treatments for people living with mental illness and the former Hanwell Asylum have been commemorated with an English Heritage Blue Plaque to mark Mental Health Awareness Week. The plaque has been placed on what was the left wing of the asylum and is now part of St Bernard’s Hospital. It was here that Conolly, who was appointed Resident Physician at the Middlesex County Pauper Lunatic Asylum in 1839 – then one of the biggest asylums in London, advocated a system of ‘non-restraint’ which, though initially seen as controversial, drew support from reformers and which by 1846 had been embraced as ruling orthodoxy by the then-new national Lunacy Commission. For more, see www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/. • On Now: The works of Kawanabe Kyōsai, the most popular Japanese painter of the late 19th century, are on show in the Royal Academy’s Gabrielle Jungels-Winkler Galleries. Kyōsai: The Israel Goldman Collection focuses largely on the art of sekiga or ‘spontaneous paintings’ which were produced at ‘calligraphy and painting parties’ (shogakai), often fuelled by prodigious amounts of saké. The display – the first monographic exhibition of Kyōsai’s work in the UK since 1993 – includes around 80 words, many of which have never been exhibited. Admission charge applies. Runs until 19th June. For more, see www.royalacademy.org.uk. Send all items for inclusion to exploringlondon@gmail.com
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[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[ "Sarah Dalton" ]	2024-03-17T05:11:00+00:00	Several famous faces have visited Swindon over the years and gone on to make history, but very few locals know them all.	en	/resources/images/17401528/	Swindon Advertiser	https://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/24176910.swindon-heritages-famous-blue-plaques-locations-revealed/	The Swindon Heritage blue plaque was launched in 2016 with the aim to raise awareness of Swindon’s rich history over the years. The most commonly recognised English Heritage blue plaques scheme only operates in London, and other schemes are managed by localised organisations, so Swindon Heritage workers felt the town needed its own scheme. “They are not cheap to erect costing hundreds of pounds each and there are very strict rules about who can and cannot be on the list,” explained photographer and heritage lover Royston Cartwright. “But every one of them tells a story, from great heroism in a time of war to sportsmen that changed Swindon, from poets to actors and from great buildings to great businesses men who made Swindon a name to remember.” Do you think you’ve seen them all? We’ve compiled the ultimate list of all the Swindon Heritage blue plaques commemorating important people and places, so you can go and find each one. Swindon Heritage blue plaque locations Edith New – 24 North Street, Old Town Born at 24 North Street in Swindon, Edith New was an English suffragette who was one of the first two suffragettes to use vandalism as a tactic. She was imprisoned in 1908 after she broke two windows at 10 Downing Street during a major protest. The heroic woman was the daughter of music teacher Isabella and railway clerk Frederick, who died when she was one year old after being hit by a train. She lived in Swindon until age 14. Harold and John Starr – The Savoy, Regent Street Harold and John Starr were Swindon brothers who served in the RAF during World War II. The brothers attended Clarence Street School in Swindon. Harold was controversially killed after he bailed out of his plane which was being shot down, and was machine-gunned in his parachute. Diana Dors – 62 Kent Road, Old Town Diana Dors was a Swindon-born actress and singer who was known for being a 'blonde bombshell' and an English version of American actress Marilyn Monroe. Sam Allen – 33 Kent Road Former Swindon Town Football Club manager Sam Allen was given a plaque in May 2018 after being described as a 'legend'. Born in 1868, he was a long-serving member of the football club and gave 51 years of loyal service. Milton Road Baths – Faringdon Road The Milton Road Baths opened in 1892 to accommodate Swindon's population growth due to workers arriving to power the new Carriageworks. The dispensary and swimming baths were built for the GWR Medical Fund Society, and they boasted a range of health treatments and professionals, from doctors and dentists to a pharmacy and Turkish baths. The building still stands, known now as the Health Hydro, and the plaque was added in 2018 in celebration of the NHS's 70th birthday. First Masonic Meeting – Goddard Arms Swindon's first freemasons met at the High Street pub in May 1818 and the group was initially made up of just 10 members. The blue plaque was fitted to the side of the Goodard Arms to mark 200 years of freemasonry in the town. Richard Jefferies – Marlborough Road, Coate Described as one of the most influential nature writers of the 19th century, Richard Jeffries has an entire museum and statue in his honour. The prolific writer was born in Coate, Swindon, in 1848 and was the son of a farmer. After a successful career depicting English rural life in essays, books and novels, he died aged only 38. Harold Fleming – Durham Street Harold Fleming, born in 1887, was an English footballer who played as an inside forward for Swindon Town and the English national team. Born in Downton, Wiltshire, he is the only Swindon Town player to have ever played for England. His career was so successful, Fleming even had a style of football boot named after him. Norman Barbeau – Ermin Street, Stratton Norman Barbeau was posted to the UK from Canada to support the British war effort during the Second World War. While taking off from Ashton Down on a training flight, one of the wings of his spitfire clipped a fuel tank and then came off while in the air. Norman was just 20 years old when his Spitfire plane plummeted down onto Ermin Street in Swindon. William Morris – Former Swindon Advertiser office, Victoria Road Founder of the Swindon Advertiser newspaper, William Morris, is honoured with a plaque at the former Adver offices on Victoria Road. Morris started the paper in 1854 and made sure it was affordable for the public by making the cover price a penny. When it first began to be printed on a monthly basis, Morris was the reporter, editor and printer. Arthur Carron – 79 Bath Road, Old Town Swindon-born Arthur Carron was an English operatic heldentenor. He studied under Florence Easton and made his operatic debut at the Old Vic in 1929. He later moved to Saadler's Wells Theatre and is known for performing several iconic roles. His son Byron unveiled Arthur's blue plaque in 2022 at Arthur's childhood home.
2695	dbpedia	3	2	https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/	en	Blue plaques	https://www.english-heri…nuwss-plaque.jpg	https://www.english-heri…nuwss-plaque.jpg	[ "https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/siteassets/home/shared-media/zoffany-1.jpg?w=1440&h=612&mode=crop&scale=both&quality=100&anchor=NoFocus&WebsiteVersion=20200219", "https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/siteassets/home/visit/blue-plaques/about-blue-plaques.jpg?w=550&h=350&mode=crop&scale=both&cache=always&qualit...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[]	null	London’s famous blue plaques link the people of the past with the buildings of the present. Now run by English Heritage, the London blue plaques scheme was started in 1866 and is thought to be the oldest of its kind in the world. Search our database of 1,000 plaques and discover the stories behind the plaques.			English Heritage	https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/	New plaques in 2024 More plaques will be unveiled to individual women in 2024 than in any previous year of the London blue plaques scheme’s history, which dates back over 150 years. Recipients recognised in 2024 include: Christina Broom, believed to have been Britain’s first female press photographer; Diana Beck, celebrated as the UK’s first female neurosurgeon; jazz singer, Adelaide Hall, one of the first black women to secure a long-term contract at the BBC; and Irene Barclay, the first woman to qualify as a chartered surveyor. Read about Irene Barclay Plaques for women Only 15 per cent of London’s blue plaques celebrate women. We don't think that’s good enough. Since 2016, when we first launched our ‘plaques for women’ campaign, more than half of the people awarded plaques have been women, but only a third of the public nominations were for women. Nominations are the life blood of the London blue plaques scheme. If you know of a woman who deserves a blue plaque and meets the selection criteria, nominate her now. Propose a woman for a blue plaque Living with disability We commemorate people from all walks of life, some of whom lived with disability. For some, their disability was a difficulty to be navigated, often in a hostile environment. For others, it changed the course of their lives, and was in some cases central to the achievement for which they're celebrated. We explore stories of people with both visible and hidden impairments, and consider the impact disability had on their lives. Read the article
2695	dbpedia	2	95	https://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/local-history-and-heritage/the-green-plaque-scheme/about-green-plaques/	en	About Green Plaques	https://www.wandsworth.g…ands_400x400.png	https://www.wandsworth.g…ands_400x400.png	[ "https://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/css/logo.png", "https://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/Assets/email_original.png" ]	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[]	null	The Green plaque scheme marks places of general interest including buildings and sites of local historical importance as well as individuals.	en	/Assets/Wands_192x192.png	Wandsworth Borough Council	https://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/local-history-and-heritage/the-green-plaque-scheme/about-green-plaques/	We initiated the Green Plaque Scheme in 2007/08 and there are currently 16 green plaques around the borough. The aim of the scheme is to highlight people, places, and events which have made a difference to the borough of Wandsworth and shaped its history. Plaques are being steadily unveiled in parts of the borough including Balham, Battersea, Putney, Tooting and Wandsworth. How it differs from the National Blue Plaque scheme While English Heritage operates the National Blue Plaque scheme in which a blue plaque is placed on a building where an individual of national historical importance lived, we developed this concept by marking places of general interest so that it includes buildings and sites of local historical importance as well as individuals. The aim is to create a deeper pride in the Borough and local areas and widen residents' knowledge of the area in which they live by the installation of green plaques. Other plaques A variety of organisations have erected plaques within or close to the borough's boundaries and include:
2695	dbpedia	3	3	https://www.thetrainline.com/en-us/via/europe/uk/england/london/the-story-behind-the-blue-plaques-in-london	en	The story behind London’s famous blue plaques	https://www.thetrainline…=1080&quality=70	https://www.thetrainline…=1080&quality=70	[ "https://www.thetrainline.com/cms/media/8765/england-london-plaque.jpg?mode=crop&width=660&height=440&quality=70" ]	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[ "AJ Smith", "AJ Smith EU", "UK travel" ]	2023-11-29T09:22:49+00:00	English Heritage charity highlights historic sites in London with blue plaques, marking buildings where important historical figures once lived.	en	https://static.trainline…16x16.png?v=2020	Trainline	https://www.thetrainline.com/en-us/via/europe/uk/england/london/the-story-behind-the-blue-plaques-in-london	London—and England in general—proudly displays its history. England’s capital has been under Anglo-Saxon influence since around A.D. 500, a remarkable span, especially from an American point of view. And throughout this long and winding history, many people of note—including artists, politicians, scientists, musicians, and socialites (many who were famous for being famous)—have called the capital city home. As you plan your trip to and around London, you’ll naturally fill your itinerary with museums, theaters, bars, and restaurants. Luckily, as you travel, you can soak up even more history about some of the city’s most famous residents thanks to the London blue plaque scheme. Be sure to plan your routes to make the most of these historical insights. What do the blue plaques in London mean? The blue markers placed on specific buildings, usually near the front doors, indicate a site of historical importance. Maintained by English Heritage charity, the blue plaques commemorate individuals, events, or locations associated with historically significant figures. They provide a glimpse into the lives of both famous and lesser-known individuals who have contributed to the city’s culture, science, politics, or more. Are blue plaques only in London? Currently, yes. But plans are underway to expand London’s blue plaque scheme across England, offering a fresh look at important local landmarks. This expansion is ideal for locals keen to celebrate their heritage points and for visitors eager to learn more about specific locations during their trips. Where are the most blue plaques in London? Many London boroughs are brimming with important landmarks, but only one boasts the most London blue plaques: the City of Westminster, with 320 as of May 2023. In second place is the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, with 188, followed by the London Borough of Camden with 176. Bringing up the rear are Havering and Hillingdon, neither of which have a blue plaque. Sounds to us like a fun challenge for any history buffs looking for a research project. List of some notable blue plaques in London Some blue plaques are attached to homes that have since been converted into museums; others are on residential buildings still in use. You never know when one will pop up, especially in residential areas, so keep your eyes peeled as you explore the city! Charles Dickens Location: 48 Doughty Street, London Borough of Camden, WC1N 2LX The literary giant Charles Dickens lived in central London for many years. His former home, a beautifully restored Georgian townhouse where he wrote several iconic works including Oliver Twist, is now the Charles Dickens Museum. Virginia Woolf Location: 29 Fitzroy Square, Fitzrovia, W1T 5LP Just a stone’s throw away from Dickens’ residence is the blue plaque honoring renowned novelist and critic Virginia Woolf. The location of this house where Woolf lived overlaps with Bloomsbury district, once the hub for the influential Bloomsbury Group of writers, artists, and intellectuals. Sigmund Freud Location: 20 Maresfield Gardens, Hampstead, NW3 5SX The neurologist and founder of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud, has a blue plaque acknowledging his contributions to psychology at his former home in Hampstead. It’s here where he continued his work after fleeing Nazi-occupied Austria and today it’s the site of the Freud Museum. Jimi Hendrix Location: 23 Brook Street, Mayfair, W1K 4HA Music fans will appreciate the plaque at 23 Brook Street in Mayfair where iconic rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix briefly lived. His former flat is part of the Handel & Hendrix in London museum, which also celebrates the composer George Frideric Handel. Alan Turing Location: 2 Warrington Crescent, Maida Vale, W9 1ER Alan Turing, a brilliant mathematician and codebreaker, is commemorated with a blue plaque in the residential district of Maida Vale. The sign acknowledges his role in deciphering the Enigma code during World War II, as well as his contributions to computer science and artificial intelligence. Florence Nightingale Location: 10 South Street, Mayfair, W1K 1DF Nightingale’s family home in Mayfair is marked with a blue plaque recognizing her pioneering work in modern medicine and her tireless effort during the Crimean War. Keep an eye out for blue plaques around London. Download the Trainline app and start searching!
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2695	dbpedia	2	82	https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/delhi-news/delhi-heritage-buildings-to-get-blue-plaques-101717700039995.html	en	MCD’s heritage plaques to link past with present, 50 buildings to get mark first	https://www.hindustantim…717699995638.jpg	https://www.hindustantim…717699995638.jpg	[ "https://sb.scorecardresearch.com/p?c1=2&c2=6035286&cv=3.6.0&cj=1", "https://www.hindustantimes.com/static-content/1y/ht/hamburger-i.png", "https://www.hindustantimes.com/static-content/1y/ht/search-i1.png", "https://www.hindustantimes.com/static-content/1y/ht/ht-logo.png", "https://www.hindustantimes.com/s...	[]	[]	[ "MCD", "blue plaque", "London blue plaque scheme", "Delhi heritage buildings", "MCD heritage department", "Delhi" ]	null	[ "Paras Singh" ]	2024-06-07T00:23:59+05:30	The oval plates, to be made of fibre-resin mixture, will have a white circumference and golden lettering over a navy blue background \| Latest News Delhi	en	https://www.hindustantim…s/icon-57x57.png	Hindustan Times	https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/delhi-news/delhi-heritage-buildings-to-get-blue-plaques-101717700039995.html	Around 50 buildings will be plastered with these plaques in the first phase of the programme, said Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) officials aware of the plan, which will eventually cover all 775 notified heritage buildings in the city. The oval plates, to be made of fibre-resin mixture, will have a white circumference and golden lettering over a navy blue background. Each plaque will read “Municipal Corporation of Delhi – Heritage Building”, along with the civic body’s logo, the name of the site and its year of origin. “Some of the buildings that will be covered in the first phase include the Northbrook fountain, Daryaganj police station, Town Hall, Shroff Eye Hospital, Hardyal Library – which was earlier called Hardinge library – and Company Bagh,” said Sanjeev Singh, executive engineer at MCD’s heritage cell. MCD before its trifurcation in 2012, made similar attempts to install stone signs near heritage complexes, and roped in the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (Intach). But the project withered away in the absence of a dedicated heritage department, and was eventually disbanded. The municipality’s heritage cell is, concurrently, also cataloguing the city’s heritage buildings on its website, with photographs, descriptions, map locations and nearby metro stations to make the sites more accessible. “More than 108 places have been covered so far and we have also uploaded three digital volumes of heritage sites in the city covering more than 407 sites,” a second civic official said. Nod to a 150-year-old programme London’s blue plaque programme was started in 1866 to link “the people of the past with the people of the present”, according to English Heritage, the agency in charge of the legendary medallions that adorn over 1,000 spots in the England capital. The plaques were initially focused on the Greater London area, but later extended to cover the entire city. Following in London’s footsteps, similar commemorative plaques have been installed in cities across the world, including Paris, Rome, Oslo and Dublin. Some of the most famous plaques in the city include the home on Barron’s Court where Mahatma Gandhi lived while a law student, the residences of authors Charles Dickens and Agatha Christie, the building on Brixton Road where Charlie Chaplin lived between 1908 and 1910, as well as the Feltham house where rock legend Freddie Mercury started making music. The number and location of plaques have, over the years, been extended to cover more women, people of colour and queer people. In Delhi, officials hope the blue plaques will help add a crucial interface between residents and tourists and prominent heritage structures, most of which are still in use as public infrastructure. The plaque programme is a component of the civic body’s ambitious plan to rejuvenate and revive the city’s crumbling British-era heritage. An MCD official said the corporation will cover notified heritage buildings ranging from Grade 1 to 3 heritage sites. According to union ministry of urban development's classification, heritage grade-I comprises buildings and precincts of national or historic importance, embodying excellence in architectural style, design, technology and material use. Heritage grade-II comprises buildings and precincts of regional or local importance possessing special architectural features. Grade-III comprises buildings and precincts of importance for townscape; that evoke architectural aesthetic, or sociological interest. Boost for tourism? The plaques will shed light on the historic roots of several sites in the city, said officials. A third official said the Victoria Zenana Hospital, now known as Kasturba Hospital, which is the Capital’s oldest women and children’s hospital, will also get a blue plaque. “It is located near Jama Masjid. The hospital started with just 10 beds in 1905. They expanded their operations gradually and were administering 450 patients by 1975. This was also the year that the hospital was named after Kasturba Gandhi, an Indian political leader who played a major role in mobilising women protesters during the independence struggle,” said the official from MCD’s heritage cell. The Northbrook fountain in the hearth of Chandni Chowk opposite Gurudwara Sisganj was built in 1876. “This structure is so named because the viceroy of India from 1872 to 1876, Lord Northbrook, donated money for its construction. It is a living monument with a large floral motif adorned with a multi-petalled design. It has become a site of Sikh history and is now covered by the holy symbol of Sikhism as it is associated with the site of martyrdom of reverent Guru Teg Bahadur,” according to the book, Delhi The Built Heritage Company Bagh is located between the Northern end of Townhall and the Old Delhi Railway station. According to the National Mission on Monuments and Antiquities, the site was originally a garden built by Jahanara Begum, one of Mughal emperor Shahjahan’s daughters in 1650. “Princess Jahanara ordered the construction of a caravan sarai for the comfort of Persian and Uzbek merchants coming to the city for business. It is said that Mughal Emperor Shahjahan once visited the garden with his minister Saadullah Khan. The pristine gardens had overwhelmed him as he quoted renowned poet Amir Khusro Gar Firdaus Bar Ruh-e-Zameenast, Hameenasto hameenasto Hameenast,” the book says. The British redesigned the garden after the Revolt of 1857. Sohail Hashmi, chronicler of Delhi’s history, filmmaker and heritage conservationist, said the present Town Hall site used to host the caravan sarai (inn or guest house) of Jahanara Begum. When the British took over the city, they wanted to remove the symbol of powers, he said. Earlier, the city spread largely horizontally, on an east-west axis, with the Yamuna river, the Red Fort and Lahori Darwaza, with Chandni Chowk as the city’s central thoroughfare, said Hashmi. “The British wanted to shift the axis of the city and set up railways in the north, with the Old Delhi Railway station, for which huge space was vacated. The focus of the city was to be shifted to a North-South axis. The caravan sarai of Begum Jahan Ara was razed and the Begum ka Bagh became Company Bagh. They also built the Nai Sarak to cut through the heart of the city for better policing. The Sarai was replaced by this building housing a library and club for Europeans where the municipality later formed the Town Hall,” he said. AK Jain, former DDA commissioner (planning) and an urban planning expert, said Delhi has a rich history full of heritage sites and structures and lauded the plan to string them all together in the form of identity markers. “There are more than 2,000 sites that are of historical importance in Delhi and recognising non-protected sites will help conserve them and convey their importance to people,” he added. Hashmi, however, said the agencies were reinventing the wheel. “During the Sheila Dikshit regime, Intach started a project to put up signboards, covering more than 100 structures in Walled City. The heritage cell should extend that project. We should not be imitating the English who treated our heritage structures very badly till the Archaeological Survey of India was formed in the 1860s,” he added. He also said adding plaques will do little if the structures are not conserved. “The previous project had covered places like Indraprastha Hindu Kanya Vidyalaya – the first girls' school near Jama Masjid. However, two floors were later added to it. Similarly, Phatak Teliyan has seen many modifications, and even an air-conditioner was installed. After putting up signboards, we need to protect these structures,” he added.
2695	dbpedia	2	16	https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/national-blue-plaque-scheme/	en	The National Blue Plaque Scheme	https://historicengland.…3588531299500000	https://historicengland.…3588531299500000	[ "https://historicengland.org.uk/public/src/images/HE_Logo_RGB.svg", "https://historicengland.org.uk/media/qqdhsynk/blue_plaque_ilkley_23224_04_v2_web.jpg?center=0.38141361939568336,0.50624720567109793&mode=crop&quality=90&width=345&height=135&upscale=true&rnd=133534140932300000 345w, ...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[]	2024-07-31T00:00:00	The national blue plaque scheme celebrates historic individuals who have made significant contributions to human welfare or happiness.	en	/public/src/favicons/favicon.ico		https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/national-blue-plaque-scheme/	Historic England's national blue plaque scheme celebrates people from all walks of life who have made a significant contribution to human welfare or happiness; and/or have made an exceptional impact in their field, community or on society at large. It helps showcase the importance of heritage everywhere, as every place in England has a unique story to tell. The national blue plaque scheme is run by Historic England on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). It builds on the value and success of the London scheme (which continues to be led by English Heritage) and numerous local schemes across the country. Since the scheme was announced in September 2023, Historic England has installed 3 plaques as part of the development phase. They are dedicated to Daphne Steele, Clarice Cliff and George Harrison. Our call for public nominations opened on 25 May and closed on 28 July 2024. We have had a fantastic response from the public. Nominations that meet the eligibility criteria will be assessed and may move forward for further research before being presented to the national blue plaques panel. Nominations will open again in spring 2025.
2695	dbpedia	1	14	https://www.thetrainline.com/en-us/via/europe/uk/england/london/the-story-behind-the-blue-plaques-in-london	en	The story behind London’s famous blue plaques	https://www.thetrainline…=1080&quality=70	https://www.thetrainline…=1080&quality=70	[ "https://www.thetrainline.com/cms/media/8765/england-london-plaque.jpg?mode=crop&width=660&height=440&quality=70" ]	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[ "AJ Smith", "AJ Smith EU", "UK travel" ]	2023-11-29T09:22:49+00:00	English Heritage charity highlights historic sites in London with blue plaques, marking buildings where important historical figures once lived.	en	https://static.trainline…16x16.png?v=2020	Trainline	https://www.thetrainline.com/en-us/via/europe/uk/england/london/the-story-behind-the-blue-plaques-in-london	London—and England in general—proudly displays its history. England’s capital has been under Anglo-Saxon influence since around A.D. 500, a remarkable span, especially from an American point of view. And throughout this long and winding history, many people of note—including artists, politicians, scientists, musicians, and socialites (many who were famous for being famous)—have called the capital city home. As you plan your trip to and around London, you’ll naturally fill your itinerary with museums, theaters, bars, and restaurants. Luckily, as you travel, you can soak up even more history about some of the city’s most famous residents thanks to the London blue plaque scheme. Be sure to plan your routes to make the most of these historical insights. What do the blue plaques in London mean? The blue markers placed on specific buildings, usually near the front doors, indicate a site of historical importance. Maintained by English Heritage charity, the blue plaques commemorate individuals, events, or locations associated with historically significant figures. They provide a glimpse into the lives of both famous and lesser-known individuals who have contributed to the city’s culture, science, politics, or more. Are blue plaques only in London? Currently, yes. But plans are underway to expand London’s blue plaque scheme across England, offering a fresh look at important local landmarks. This expansion is ideal for locals keen to celebrate their heritage points and for visitors eager to learn more about specific locations during their trips. Where are the most blue plaques in London? Many London boroughs are brimming with important landmarks, but only one boasts the most London blue plaques: the City of Westminster, with 320 as of May 2023. In second place is the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, with 188, followed by the London Borough of Camden with 176. Bringing up the rear are Havering and Hillingdon, neither of which have a blue plaque. Sounds to us like a fun challenge for any history buffs looking for a research project. List of some notable blue plaques in London Some blue plaques are attached to homes that have since been converted into museums; others are on residential buildings still in use. You never know when one will pop up, especially in residential areas, so keep your eyes peeled as you explore the city! Charles Dickens Location: 48 Doughty Street, London Borough of Camden, WC1N 2LX The literary giant Charles Dickens lived in central London for many years. His former home, a beautifully restored Georgian townhouse where he wrote several iconic works including Oliver Twist, is now the Charles Dickens Museum. Virginia Woolf Location: 29 Fitzroy Square, Fitzrovia, W1T 5LP Just a stone’s throw away from Dickens’ residence is the blue plaque honoring renowned novelist and critic Virginia Woolf. The location of this house where Woolf lived overlaps with Bloomsbury district, once the hub for the influential Bloomsbury Group of writers, artists, and intellectuals. Sigmund Freud Location: 20 Maresfield Gardens, Hampstead, NW3 5SX The neurologist and founder of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud, has a blue plaque acknowledging his contributions to psychology at his former home in Hampstead. It’s here where he continued his work after fleeing Nazi-occupied Austria and today it’s the site of the Freud Museum. Jimi Hendrix Location: 23 Brook Street, Mayfair, W1K 4HA Music fans will appreciate the plaque at 23 Brook Street in Mayfair where iconic rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix briefly lived. His former flat is part of the Handel & Hendrix in London museum, which also celebrates the composer George Frideric Handel. Alan Turing Location: 2 Warrington Crescent, Maida Vale, W9 1ER Alan Turing, a brilliant mathematician and codebreaker, is commemorated with a blue plaque in the residential district of Maida Vale. The sign acknowledges his role in deciphering the Enigma code during World War II, as well as his contributions to computer science and artificial intelligence. Florence Nightingale Location: 10 South Street, Mayfair, W1K 1DF Nightingale’s family home in Mayfair is marked with a blue plaque recognizing her pioneering work in modern medicine and her tireless effort during the Crimean War. Keep an eye out for blue plaques around London. Download the Trainline app and start searching!
2695	dbpedia	1	1	https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/	en	Blue plaques	https://www.english-heri…nuwss-plaque.jpg	https://www.english-heri…nuwss-plaque.jpg	[ "https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/siteassets/home/shared-media/zoffany-1.jpg?w=1440&h=612&mode=crop&scale=both&quality=100&anchor=NoFocus&WebsiteVersion=20200219", "https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/siteassets/home/visit/blue-plaques/about-blue-plaques.jpg?w=550&h=350&mode=crop&scale=both&cache=always&qualit...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[]	null	London’s famous blue plaques link the people of the past with the buildings of the present. Now run by English Heritage, the London blue plaques scheme was started in 1866 and is thought to be the oldest of its kind in the world. Search our database of 1,000 plaques and discover the stories behind the plaques.			English Heritage	https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/	New plaques in 2024 More plaques will be unveiled to individual women in 2024 than in any previous year of the London blue plaques scheme’s history, which dates back over 150 years. Recipients recognised in 2024 include: Christina Broom, believed to have been Britain’s first female press photographer; Diana Beck, celebrated as the UK’s first female neurosurgeon; jazz singer, Adelaide Hall, one of the first black women to secure a long-term contract at the BBC; and Irene Barclay, the first woman to qualify as a chartered surveyor. Read about Irene Barclay Plaques for women Only 15 per cent of London’s blue plaques celebrate women. We don't think that’s good enough. Since 2016, when we first launched our ‘plaques for women’ campaign, more than half of the people awarded plaques have been women, but only a third of the public nominations were for women. Nominations are the life blood of the London blue plaques scheme. If you know of a woman who deserves a blue plaque and meets the selection criteria, nominate her now. Propose a woman for a blue plaque Living with disability We commemorate people from all walks of life, some of whom lived with disability. For some, their disability was a difficulty to be navigated, often in a hostile environment. For others, it changed the course of their lives, and was in some cases central to the achievement for which they're celebrated. We explore stories of people with both visible and hidden impairments, and consider the impact disability had on their lives. Read the article
2695	dbpedia	2	20	https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/parks/memorials/blue-plaques/	en	Adur & Worthing Councils	https://www.adur-worthin…,144225,smxx.png	https://www.adur-worthin…,144225,smxx.png	[ "https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/assets/images/logo-header-dark.png", "https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/assets/images/logo-header.svg", "https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/assets/images/logo-header-dark.png", "https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/media/Media,78243,smxx.png", "https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/med...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[]	2023-09-26T12:19:45+00:00	?There are a number of blue plaques on buildings across Adur and Worthing that commemorate people that have lived in the area or events...	en	/apple-touch-icon.png		https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/parks/memorials/blue-plaques/	Local blue plaques There are a number of blue plaques on buildings across Adur and Worthing that commemorate people that have lived in the area or events that have happened. Details of the blue plaques can be found on the following external websites: Blue plaques in Shoreham-by-Sea - on the Open Plaques website Blue plaques in Worthing - on the Open Plaques website See also: Blue plaques in Worthing - on the Time for Worthing website Blue plaques - on the Wikipedia website Blue plaque trail leaflet: Blue Plaque Trail in Worthing - written by the Worthing Society (1,419KB) If you want to suggest a new plaque locally then the following local organisations' websites may be of assistance to you: Shoreham Society website Worthing Society website See also local history: Listed buildings and conservation areas Museums, libraries and historic research resources English Heritage blue plaque scheme For more information about the English Heritage blue plaque scheme, which runs primarily in and around London, see: Blue plaque scheme - on the English Heritage website English Heritage also offers advice and guidance to individuals, groups and organisations hoping to put up commemorative plaques, or set blue plaque schemes up, that may be of use or interest: Propose a plaque - on the English Heritage website
2695	dbpedia	3	83	https://www.meet-cambridge.com/about-us/news/post/founding-sisters-commemorated-with-blue-plaque/	en	Founding Sisters Commemorated With Blue Plaque	https://assets.simplevie…1349afe57328.jpg	https://assets.simplevie…1349afe57328.jpg	[ "https://www.meet-cambridge.com/includes/public/assets/shared/logo.svg", "https://assets.simpleviewinc.com/simpleview/image/upload/c_pad,h_80,q_75,w_170/v1/clients/meetcambridge/Meet_Cambridge_Logo_Copy_f9d30b16-80e6-45b0-94ea-c4457cea9ac8.jpg 1x, https://assets.simpleviewinc.com/simpleview/image/upload/c_pad,h_1...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[]	2023-01-26T09:01:24.195000+00:00	Westminster College, Cambridge is celebrating the vision and generosity of twin sisters with a Blue Plaque. Read more Meet Cambridge news...	en			https://www.meet-cambridge.com/about-us/news/post/founding-sisters-commemorated-with-blue-plaque/	Westminster College is celebrating the vision and generosity of twin sisters who were its founding benefactors, with the dedication of a Cambridge Blue Plaque. The College held a formal unveiling of the Blue Plaque at its Open Day on Saturday 1st June, in memory of Agnes Smith Lewis and Margaret Dunlop Gibson who not only donated the strategic site on which the College is located, but were also biblical scholars, linguists and intrepid explorers at a time when this was unusual for women. The ceremony was carried out by Professor Janet Soskice, Professor of Philosophical Theology, Faculty of Divinity at Cambridge University and an Emeritus Fellow of Jesus College. The Blue Plaque, awarded by Cambridge City Council, is only the seventh to be given to women. The occasion also marked the launch of a new Association of Alumni and Friends of the College and was attended by more than 160 former students and friends. The twin sisters Agnes and Margaret were brought up as Presbyterians in Irvine, Ayrshire, inherited a fortune and taught themselves 12 languages. Following the donation of the Cambridge site, Westminster College relocated from its original base in London in 1899. They travelled widely across Europe and the Middle East at a time when such journeys by Victorian women were unheard of, making some remarkable discoveries along the way which have had profound significance for biblical scholarship. They were both awarded honorary doctorates by the major Universities of Scotland, Germany and Ireland for their work on ancient manuscripts. Today Westminster College is a theological college, resource centre and research hub for the United Reformed Church (URC). Its principal purpose is training for the ordination of ministers but is also used more widely for training within the denomination, including flexible learning in blocks of a week, which was introduced recently. Speaking at the Open Day, Rev Neil Thorogood, Principal of Westminster College said: “This is an important day for our community as we recognise the contribution made by Agnes and Margaret not only in providing the site for our College but also the incredible story of their achievements at a time when women were not considered pioneers in their field. “It is very fitting that they can now be remembered in perpetuity with the Cambridge Blue Plaque so future generations will be able to view it and learn more about Westminster’s heritage. “I am delighted that this occasion also marks the formal launch of our Alumni and Friends Association which we hope will bring our Westminster community closer together, encouraging former students and affiliates to be part of our life in College and to join us for future events.” The Cambridge City Blue Plaque scheme was launched in 2001 to honour the most famous people or events associated with the city, whose contribution has made a significant impact on the area, the UK and the world. Currently, 32 have been awarded, following stringent assessment, including for Dr John Addenbrooke, Sir Frank Whittle, Alan Turing and Sir Charles Villiers Stanford. Only six of the Plaques have been given to women who include Gwen Raverat, artist, illustrator and wood engraver and Millicent Garrett Fawcett, leading suffragist and co-founder of Newnham College. The Blue Plaque Scheme is run by the charity, Cambridge Past, Present & Future. Notes for editors Westminster College As a resource to the national and local church and a full participant in the theological training of students within the Cambridge Theological Federation, Westminster College is a place where all those in ministry can study and deepen their faith. It is a place for refreshment and learning available to all of those involved in the life of the Church from many different traditions, people from other faiths and those with no faith commitment. A long-term partner on the Westminster site is the Cambridge Centre for Christianity Worldwide and the central offices of the Cambridge Theological Federation. The Woolf Institute, a centre for dialogue between Jews, Christians and Muslims of world renown, is based in a brand new building on the College site, as is the Faraday Institute for Science and Religion. www.westminster.cam.ac.uk Caption At the Cambridge Blue Plaque unveiling, left to right: Robert Pope, Vice Principal, Westminster College; Peter Ball and Sam White, both Teaching Staff, Westminster College; Professor Janet Soskice, Professor of Philosophical Theology, Faculty of Divinity at Cambridge University and an Emeritus Fellow of Jesus College; Magalie Cooper, Bursar, Westminster College; Jane Mclarty, Teaching Staff, Westminster College; and Neil Thorogood, Principal, Westminster College.
2695	dbpedia	2	36	https://www.brixtonsociety.org.uk/local-history/plaques-blue-and-otherwise/	en	Plaques – blue and otherwise – The Brixton Society	https://www.brixtonsocie…0x1300-32x32.jpg	https://www.brixtonsocie…0x1300-32x32.jpg	[ "https://www.brixtonsociety.org.uk/test-site/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/logo.jpg", "https://www.brixtonsociety.org.uk/test-site/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/new-plaque-intro-no-caption.jpg", "https://www.brixtonsociety.org.uk/test-site/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/WinifredAtwell.jpg", "https://www.brixtonsociety....	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[]	null		en	https://www.brixtonsocie…0x1300-32x32.jpg		https://www.brixtonsociety.org.uk/local-history/plaques-blue-and-otherwise/	London’s blue plaques scheme is now run by English Heritage. It was founded in 1866 by the (Royal) Society of Arts, and subsequently taken over by the London County Council (L.C.C.) and then the Greater London council (G.L.C.). This is the “official” scheme for London but anyone can put a plaque, blue or otherwise, commemorating anyone on any building subject to any necessary permissions such as listed building consent. All the official ones are listed on English Heritage’s website but there is no central register of the unofficial plaques. We aim to list all the plaques in and around Brixton, official or not, with a few notes of our own about them. This plaque is on the side wall of 69 Chaucer Road SE24 0NY, in Railton Road, at the site of the hairdressers she opened in 1956 at no. 82d. It was installed by the Nubian Jak Community Trust and the Arhag Housing Association and was unveiled on 18 December 2020. Winifred was born in Trinidad in about 1914 (the year is uncertain). She was a child prodigy on the piano, being able to play from the age of 4; within a few years she was playing Chopin in concerts. She studied piano in New York and after coming to Britain in 1946, she studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London. By 1951 she had a contract with the Decca record company and in 1952 played at the first royal variety performance for Queen Elizabeth II. She played classical music at concerts and on television on a concert grand piano, but it was when she moved to her “other piano” (an upright honky-tonk) that the fans really cheered; that’s when she played her boogie-woogie and ragtime hits. She was a record-breaking recording artist: the first black artist to have a No.1 hit in the UK and the first instrumental No.1. She sold over 20 million records. She opened her hairdressing salon on Railton Road after hearing that Brixon, so noted for its Afro-Caribbean population, had no salon catering to their needs. In later life Winifred emigrated to Australia, where she was also a star, and she died there in 1983. Further reading: Oxford Dictionary of National Biography: https://doi.org/10.1093/ref:odnb/58882 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winifred_Atwell https://www.horniman.ac.uk/story/winifred-atwell-hair-entrepreneur https://www.npg.org.uk/collections/search/person/mp60335/winifred-atwell This plaque is on 27 Stockwell Park Road, Stockwell, SW9 0AP, the house where Lilian Baylis died following a heart attack. The plaque says she was the manager of the Old Vic and Sadler’s Wells theatres; true, but far from the whole story. Following a basic education and a period as an émigré in South Africa, ended by a bout of illness, in 1898 Lilian fetched up in London to assist her aunt who was running what is now the Old Vic theatre. With her aunt’s death in 1912, she became manager. She modernised the running of the theatre and, in the 1920s, raised the funds and managed the separation of Morley College which had originally been established as an educational arm of the theatre. She also raised funds to re-establish the derelict Sadler’s Wells theatre. By the 1930s there were three “Vic-Wells” companies (opera, theatre and ballet) working in the two venues. Subsequently, the opera company became the basis of the ENO (English National Opera), Sadler’s Wells specialised in dance, and the Old Vic in theatre. Lilian Baylis did not achieve all this by being nice to people; she was infamously brusque, had a fierce temper, and had rows with colleagues. Further reading: Oxford Dictionary of National Biography: https://doi.org/10.1093/ref:odnb/30648 www.oldvictheatre.com/about-us/200-years-of-the-old-vic www.sadlerswells.com/about-us/history www.eno.org/about/history-of-eno Being a famous, great achiever is not the only way to get your name emblazoned on a wall for all to see, as this plaque above the doors to the flats at No. 26 Hillyard Street shows. Many obscure local politicians appear on foundation stones and similar plaques. Sidney Bolsom was a member, then alderman and, finally, Mayor of the St Pancras Borough Council. He was also elected to the London County Council and was a prominent member of the Golders Green Synagogue. Perhaps such an upstanding member of the community does deserve to be better remembered. Further reading: www.london.wikia.com/wiki/Sidney_Bolsom This plaque is on Carlton Mansions, 387 Coldharbour Lane SW9 8QD. Carlton Mansions was built in 1891 next to the railway line and is owned by Lambeth Council. It (and the mural on the side wall, Nuclear Dawn (q.v.)) are locally listed by Lambeth Council. The building is described as a: “Late 19th Century mansion block in Queen Anne Style”. The plaque commemorates the 35 years that the mansions were occupied by a housing co-operative which saved the building from complete dereliction and, probably, demolition. The co-op was evicted in 2014 to allow the building to be redeveloped as part of a wider, local scheme. However there are only signs of any work actually starting on the redevelopment now, in March 2018. Further reading: http://www.brixtonbuzz.com/?s=carlton+mansions https://www.facebook.com/Carlton-Mansions-Housing-Co-operative-145529025477122 and viewing: http://www.claphamfilmunit.com/projects/for-what-we-are-about-to-lose This blue plaque is on 15 Glenshaw Mansions, Brixton Road, London SW9 0DS. It was unveiled by comedian and silent film buff Paul Merton. Chaplin lived at this address with his brother Sydney between 1908 and 1910. Chaplin in the rôle of the Tramp must be one of the most recognisable film characters in the world and vast amounts have been written about him, including an autobiography. It seems sufficient to add here that Chaplin’s other connection to the area was that he spent some time in the Lambeth Workhouse. Appropriately, the Cinema Museum is now housed in one of the remaining workhouse buildings. Further reading: http://www.charliechaplin.com/en http://www.cinemamuseum.org.uk This blue plaque is on 34 Foxley Road, Camberwell, SW9 6ES. David Cox is chiefly remembered as a landscape artist, particularly in watercolour. He began his career as a theatre scene painter before becoming a prolific artist. Although he regularly exhibited at the Royal Academy he was never able to sell his works for high prices and so made up his income by teaching drawing. Born in Birmingham (where there is another plaque to him), he lived there, in Hereford, and in London at different periods of his life. He was at the Foxley Road address 1827-1841. The building has recently (2017) been renovated. It is a pity that the opportunity was not taken to tidy up the cables away from the plaque. Further reading: http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artists/david-cox-117 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Cox_(artist) This plaque is on the wall of 14 Dover Mansions, Canterbury Crescent, Brixton, SW9 7QF and describes Ellis as a “pioneer in the scientific study of sex”. He regarded as his crowning achievement a six-volume series of books: Studies in the Psychology of Sex, the first of which was Sexual Inversion (1897) and the last Sex in Relation to Society (1910). These were not his only works by any means but the first volume of this serious must be his most famous. “Inversion” was his preferred term for homosexuality and publishing a sober and sympathetic account of the subject in the era when Oscar Wilde was imprisoned for it alone deserves a blue plaque. Needless to say, a bookseller was successfully prosecuted for selling the “lewd, wicked, bawdy, scandalous” book, which effectively banned it. To describe his life as “colourful” would be an understatement. A most unusual upbringing led to an unsettled (both geographically and in terms of attachments) adult life. Further reading: Oxford Dictionary of National Biography: https://doi.org/10.1093/ref:odnb/33009 This small plaque is on 151 Railton Road, SE24 0LT. Born in Lagos, Rotimi came to England as a refugee from the Nigerian civil war in 1966. The son of a Yoruba chief, he had a private education in England followed by graduate and postgraduate studies in the USA. Returning to England in 1983, his work as a photographer explored sexism (he was gay), racism, mortality, and his Yoruban heritage. His career was curtailed by his early death but there has been a reawakening of interest in his work recently. There was a major retrospective in the Iziko Museum in South Africa in 2014; a show at the Palitz Gallery, New York in 2016; and a Radio 4 programme about his legacy in 2018. Further reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotimi_Fani-Kayode and listening: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09v8hkf This plaque is on the wall of 22 Normandy Road, SW9 6JH, where Dorothy “Cherry” Groce was living in 1985. On the morning of 28 September 1985, police raided the house looking for her son Michael. At least one of the officers was armed and managed to shoot Mrs Groce. The bullet passed through a lung and then her spine, leaving her paralysed from the waist down. After she died in 2011 from kidney failure brought on by an infection, an inquest determined that her death “was contributed to by failures in the planning and implementation of the raid”. The police, at last, gave a proper apology for their failings. As well as the tragedy for Mrs Groce and her family, the incident sparked two days of rioting in the district. Further reading: www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-28248588 These plaques are on 165 Railton Road, Brixton, SE24 0JX, although being on the side wall of the building, they are actually in Shakespeare Road. The English Heritage blue plaque was unveiled in 2004 but the much smaller plaque, simply naming him, has been there much longer. Cyril Lionel Robert James was born in Trinidad, the son of a schoolmaster and a mother who loved English literature. By 1932 he had established enough of a reputation as a writer to be invited to England to help the great West Indian cricketer Learie Constantine (knighted 1962, life peer 1969) to write his autobiography. In the troubled 1930s, James became politically active adopting a Trotskyist position. He published his most famous book, on the Haitian revolution, The Black Jacobins, in 1938. The start of the Second World War found him in America where he was to stay for the next 15 years. His radical activism ended with his internment in 1952 and in 1953 he returned to England. He travelled extensively (including a spell in Trinidad 1958-62) and wrote prolifically about both politics and cricket until finally living in Railton Road in 1981 in a flat above the offices of Race Today magazine. Here, in his 80s, the world now came to him. Further reading: Oxford Dictionary of National Biography: https://doi.org/10.1093/ref:odnb/59637 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C._L._R._James Cricket and I by Learie Constantine, published Philip Allan 1933 This blue plaque is on 56 Akerman Road, Camberwell, SW9 6SN. George Wild Galvin (he did not adopt his stage name, Dan Leno, until1884) was born in 1860 to music hall performers. He was first taken on stage at the age of four and the pattern of his life was set. He received little education as he was always touring. One speciality he developed was clog dancing at which he became so good that he won the world championship at Leeds in 1880. As Dan Leno he began appearing in London from 1884. He quickly became famous for creating comic characters rather than telling jokes and regularly appeared in panto as dame. Sadly, heavy drinking – and worse – took its toll. He died in 1904 from tertiary syphilis. Further reading: Oxford Dictionary of National Biography: https://doi.org/10.1093/ref:odnb/34497 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Len This plaque is in, what was, the staff entrance of Olive Morris House, 18 Brixton Hill, SW2 1RL. The building is now (July 2018) closed to the public and due to be redeveloped. Oliver Morris was born in Jamaica in 1952. She moved to England with her family when 9 years old. She died of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 1979 at just 27 years of age. What she achieved in so short a life was remarkable. She was a feminist, black nationalist and squatters’ rights campaigner. She was a founder member of the Organisation of Women of African and Asian Descent and the Brixton Black Women’s Group. Although she left school with no qualifications, she also managed to fit in getting a degree in social sciences from Manchester University. Further reading: https://rememberolivemorris.wordpress.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olive_Morris https://www.fawcettsociety.org.uk/blog/black-history-month-power-olive-morris This plaque is on 413 Brixton Road, SW9 7DG (above the San Marino café). Rahasya Rudra (Rudy) Narayan was a barrister and civil rights activist who was born in British Guiana (now independent Guyana). He came to the UK in 1953, did a spell in the army, and then trained as a barrister, qualifying in 1968. He did much to expose the racism in the legal system. He co-founded the Afro-Asian and Caribbean Lawyers Association (now the Society of Black Lawyers). His agitation led to the Bar Council forming a race relations committee and to an amendment of the Race Relations Act 1976 to prohibit race discrimination in the profession. In his practice he won many high-profile cases including ones as a result of the Bristol riots of 1980. He was the first chair of the Lambeth Law Centre. Sadly, he began to drink heavily and behave erratically, giving ammunition to enemies who preferred to blame the whistle blower for bringing them into disrepute rather that addressing the underlying disreputable issues. In 1994 he was disbarred for unprofessional conduct and in 1998 he died from cirrhosis of the liver. Further reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rudy_Narayan Oxford Dictionary of National Biography: https://doi.org/10.1093/ref:odnb/70128 http://www.lambethlawcentre.org This plaque is on 8 Kimberley Road, SW9 9DG The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings is the oldest preservation society in the country, being founded by William Morris in 1877. However the, so-called, Society for the Promotion of Historic Buildings, who are named as the promotors of this plaque, are certainly not. In fact, the Londonist website calls them fictitious. It also records one of their most famous plaques to one, Carswell Prentice (non-existent) inventor of the supermarket trolley (not true). On the other hand, they have installed a plaque to Vivian Stanshall (late lead singer of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, etc.) whose many fans no doubt feel he deserves a plaque. So, you pays your money and takes your choice. We are certainly not ones to be judgemental. After all, the David Bowie “plaque” at the top of this page is a complete fake, only existing as an image created on our computer. Further reading: https://londonist.com/2015/06/it-must-be-a-sign-londons-alternative-plaque-schemes https://londonist.com/2012/06/oddplaque This “plaque” is on the shop front of 90-92 Loughborough Road, SW9 7SB. It is a poster placed on the shop front in 2019 by a residents’ group researching the history of the street (see link below). They hope to persuade English Heritage to install a proper plaque. Our photo, taken in 2020, has been re-touched to compensate for its deterioration. Nellie Roberts was the first artist engaged by the RHS Orchid Committee to paint the orchids to which they had given an award. She worked for them from the same address for 56 years and left a legacy of over 4,500 paintings in the RHS archive. Further reading: https://loughboroughroadsw9histories.wordpress.com/2020/03/24/nellie-roberts-orchid-artist/ https://twitter.com/orchidcommittee This plaque, on the front of 8 Crewsdon Road, SW9 0LJ, was installed by the Nubian Jak Community Trust on 18 July 2013. Pete Robinson was the drummer with the American, Southern Syncopated Orchestra. The orchestra started touring in Britain in 1919 and had such a great success that they performed before King George V at Buckingham palace later that year. Sadly, Robinson was not to enjoy his success for long. In 1921, the orchestra was sailing on the SS Rowan from Glasgow to Derry to continue its tour of Britain when it was stuck by two other ships in an accident and eight members of the band were drowned, including Robinson. His body was recovered after the sinking and was buried in an unmarked grave in Tooting Cemetery. Further reading: http://www.bbc.co.uk/london/content/articles/2006/10/09/orchestra_feature.shtm http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20130526/ent/ent4.html The blue plaque is on 18 Burnley Road, Stockwell, SW9 0SJ The green plaque is on the deep-level air raid shelter next to the Stockwell War Memorial opposite Stockwell Terrace, SW9 0QD Violette Reine Elizabeth Szabo (née Bushell) was born in Paris of a French dressmaker mother and a British soldier father. As a result, she spoke fluent French. The family settled in Stockwell in 1932. In 1940 she married Étienne Michel René Szabo who was French, of Hungarian descent. Michael was killed in battle in North Africa in 1942. The next year Violette joined the Special Operations Executive (SOE). In 1944 she was twice parachuted into France; on the second occasion she was caught by the Germans. Interrogated and sent to concentrations camps, in early 1945 she was executed. The French awarded her the Croix de Guerre and the British, the George Cross. Further reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violette_Szabo Oxford Dictionary of National Biography: https://doi.org/10.1093/ref:odnb/38046 and see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LR5rRFylR-4 This blue plaque is on 87 Hackford Road, South Lambeth, London SW9 0RE. Surely now one of the most famous painters in the world, when Vincent Van Gogh arrived in London in 1873 it was not as an artist but as the young representative of a French-owned firm of art dealers, Goupil & Cie who had a gallery in The Hague. Nevertheless, during his short stay, he did make a drawing of Hackford Road which was only discovered in 1973. One recorded event of his stay was his infatuation with his landlady’s daughter. Her rejection of him may have been a trigger for depression and the mental instability which was to plague the rest of his life. The rest, as they say, is history. Further reading: https://www.vangoghgallery.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vincent_van_Gogh https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/87_Hackford_Road_(Van_Gogh) This plaque is on Carlton Mansions, 387 Coldharbour Lane SW9 8QD. This plaque commemorates one of the residents of the Carlton Mansions Housing Co-operative in its early years. “Who was Julian Wall?” was a question posed on the Londonist website and answered by another former tenant: “Julian Wall was a founder member of Carlton Mansions Housing co-operative. He helped a lot of people in Brixton in the 70's and 80's with housing stuff. He knew a lot about objects from being a totter. He had a great sense of humour and was a much loved member of our community - so 25 years after his death we are finally being evicted - he would be horrified at that!” Further reading: https://londonist.com/2007/04/track_the_plaqu_10#disqus_thread http://www.brixtonbuzz.com/?s=carlton+mansions https://www.facebook.com/Carlton-Mansions-Housing-Co-operative-145529025477122 and viewing: http://www.claphamfilmunit.com/projects/for-what-we-are-about-to-lose This plaque is in Mowll Street by the side entrance to Glenshaw Mansions, Brixton Road, where Max Wall was born at number 37 on 12th March 1908. Under his birth name of Maxwell George Lorimer he is to be found in the 1911 census at the age of 3 at 239 Brixton Road with his mother, her younger sister, a housekeeper and her husband. Perhaps his father was away on the census day as he was a music-hall entertainer. Perhaps it was a harbinger of the rather chaotic personal life Max was to lead. His parents split up and his father, John Gillespie (Jack) Lorimer, died at Somerleyton Road in 1920 when Max was just 12. At the age of 14, after a disjointed education, he began his own stage career which was so successful that by 1930 he performed in a royal variety performance. After a short spell in the RAF in the war, he resumed his career which included films and television. As variety died, his star waned but it picked up again as he appeared in “legitimate” theatre including Waiting for Godot in 1980, by which time he was almost a cult figure. He had three marriages, each ending in dissolution and, after spending his declining years as a recluse, he died in 1990 after fracturing his skull in a fall. Further reading: www.maxwallsociety.org www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/40665 This small plaque is on a planter outside the Tate Library, Brixton, Brixton Oval, SW2 1JQ on the corner of Rushcroft Road. Norma Williamson came to London from Jamaica as a young girl. She lived, initially with her mother, in Stockwell which was to be her home for the rest of her life. She had a variety of interesting careers, the final one being in the health service which ended when she retired as Director of Human Resources (HR) at The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). She is remembered locally for the amount of voluntary work she did, especially with Age UK and the Brixton Society of which she was treasurer for some 16 years. The Brixton Society installed the planter with its plaque and her friends continue to maintain it in memoriam.
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Thomson’s plaque, meanwhile, will be located at what is now 15 Effra Road in Brixton where he and his family were living when one of his best-known and influential works, Street Life in London (1877-8), was published. For more, see www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/. • Two of David Hockney’s key works – My Parents (1977) and Looking at Pictures on a Screen (1977) – which feature reproductions of 15th-century Italian painter Piero della Francesca’s The Baptism of Christ (probably about 1437–45) have gone on display alongside the Renaissance work at The National Gallery. Hockney and Piero: A Longer Look explores Hockney’s “lifelong association” with the National Gallery and its collections, particularly in the works of Piero della Francesca (1415/20–1492). Hockney once confessed that he would love to have The Baptism of Christ so he could look at it for an hour each day. My Parents features a reproduction of Piero’s work shown reflected in a mirror on a trolley behind the sitters while Looking at Pictures on a Screen depicts Hockney’s friend Henry Geldzahler, the Belgian-born American curator of 20th-century art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, peering at a folding screen in the artist’s studio on which are stuck four posters of National Gallery pictures including The Baptism of Christ. The display in Room 46 is free. Runs until 27th October. For more, see www.nationalgallery.org.uk. • Experience a prelude of Taylor Swift at Wembley Park with with City String Ensemble playing more than a dozen interpretations of Taylor Swift songs. The free open air concert comes ahead of Swift’s return to Wembley Stadium later this month. ‘Taylor on Strings’ will be held at the Sound Shell from 6:30pm on 13th August. Tickets are free but must be booked with 30 released at 10am each day in the lead-up to the concert. For more, head to wembleypark.com/taylor-on-strings. Send all items for inclusion to exploringlondon@gmail.com This Week in London – Celebrating Tower Bridge’s 130th; Dame Peggy Ashcroft and Iris Murdoch honoured; modern art in Ukraine; and, Michael Rosen’ illustrators… • Tower Bridge marks its 130th birthday this year and to mark the event, the London Metropolitan Archives are hosting a free exhibition charting its history at the City of London’s Heritage Gallery. Designed by Horace Jones, the bridge opened on 30th June, 1894, and the display reflects on the splendour of that royal event as well as examining how and why the bridge was built, the engineering involved and how the bridge played a role in defending London during World War I. The exhibition runs until 19th September at the gallery, located in the Guildhall Art Gallery. Booking tickets is recommended. For more, see https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/events/tower-bridge-at-the-heritage-gallery. • Actor Dame Peggy Ashcroft and Dublin-born novelist Iris Murdoch have been honoured with English Heritage Blue Plaques. A leading figure in 20th century theatre, Dame Peggy has been remembered with a plaque on her childhood home in South Croydon. It was in what was then a “leafy market town” that at the age of 13 Peggy first dreamt of performing on the stage while standing outside the local grocers on George Street and to which she returned in 1962 to open a theatre named after her. The plaque honouring Murdoch, meanwhile, has been placed on 29 Cornwall Gardens, part of a Italianate stucco-fronted mid-Victorian terrace in Kensington where she occupied a top floor flat. Murdoch lived in London for more than 25 years and during that time would spend three days a week in the flat. For more, see www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/ • The most comprehensive UK exhibition to date of modern art in Ukraine opens at the Royal Academy on Saturday. In the Eye of the Storm: Modernism in Ukraine, 1900–1930s, features some 65 works, many on loan from the National Art Museum of Ukraine and the Museum of Theatre, Music and Cinema of Ukraine. Artists represented in the display, which is divided into six sections, include such renowned names as Alexander Archipenko, Sonia Delaunay, Alexandra Exter and Kazymyr Malevych as well as lesser-known artists such as Mykhailo Boichuk, Oleksandr Bohomazov and Vasyl Yermilov. Runs in the The Gabrielle Jungels-Winkler Galleries until 13th October. Admission charge applies. For more, see www.royalacademy.org.uk. • The work of artists who have illustrated Michael Rosen’s many books for children are the subject of a new exhibition at the Heath Robinson Museum. Michael Rosen: The Illustrators explores Rosen’s books and the many artists who illustrated them over his 50 year career including the likes of Quentin Blake, Helen Oxenbury, Chris Riddell and Korky Paul. Among the works on show are original drawings for titles including We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, Michael Rosen’s Sad Book and Michael Rosen’s Book of Nonsense! Runs until 22nd September. Admission charge applies. For more, see https://www.heathrobinsonmuseum.org/. Send all items for inclusion to exploringlondon@gmail.com. This Week in London – Impressionists on paper; Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant honoured with a Blue Plaque; new Burnham Beeches history app; and, young artists celebrated on London billboards… • A new exhibition exploring how Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artists in late 19th-century France radically transformed the status of works on paper opens at the Royal Academy on Friday. Impressionists on Paper: Degas to Toulouse-Lautrec features around 80 works on paper by artists including Mary Cassatt, Paul Cézanne, Edgar Degas, Paul Gauguin, Eva Gonzalès, Claude Monet, Berthe Morisot, Odilon Redon, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Georges Seurat, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Vincent van Gogh. Among the highlights are Degas’ Woman at a Window (1870-71), van Gogh’s The Fortifications of Paris with Houses (1887), Monet’s Cliffs at Etretat: The Needle Rock and Porte d’Aval (c1885) and Toulouse-Lautrec’s images of the urban underworld of Montmartre. The display can be seen in The Gabrielle Jungels-Winkler Galleries until 10th March. Admission charges apply. For more, see royalacademy.org.uk. • English Heritage have unveiled their final Blue Plaque for 2023 and it celebrates two of the most influential painters of the early-to-mid 20th century, Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant. The plaque was unveiled at number 46 Gordon Square in Bloomsbury, from where the Bloomsbury Group – of which Bell and Grant were leading members – drew its name. Bell first lived at number 46 with her siblings, including Virginia Stephen (later Woolf), and, in 1914, Grant moved in with Vanessa and her husband, Clive Bell. Paintings the pair made at number 46 include Grant’s Interior at Gordon Square (c1915) and Bell’s Apples: 46 Gordon Square (c1909-10), a still-recognisable view from the drawing-room balcony to the square. For more on the English Heritage Blue Plaques scheme, head to www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/. • The history of Burnham Beeches has been brought to life with a new augmented reality app. The app allows users to superimpose periods of Burnham Beeches’ history – from the Iron Age, Middle Ages and World War II – over what they see when visiting the site and incorporates sounds from selected era as well. It can be accessed via a QR code which is being published on signs at Burnham Beeches. Burnham Beeches, located near the village of Burnham in Buckinghamshire, was acquired by the City of London in 1880 when the area was threatened by development and is managed as a free open space. For more, head here. • The work of 30 young artists celebrating African community and culture is being showcased on billboards across the city in conjunction with Tate Modern’s current exhibition, A World in Common. The photographs have been selected following a call from the Tate Collective for 16-to-25-year-olds to submit images responding to the exhibition. More than 100 entries were submitted by young people based across the UK and beyond and Londoners will be able to view the 30 shortlisted works on billboards in Haringey, Lambeth, Southwark and Tower Hamlets over the next two weeks. Send all items to exploringlondon@gmail.com. This Week in London – How Jewish Londoners shaped global fashion; the influence of Japanese folklore on art and design; and, Claudia Jones honoured… • An iconic red coat worn by Princess Diana when she announced she was pregnant with Prince William is going on show in a new exhibition at the Museum of London Docklands at West India Quay. Fashion City: How Jewish Londoners shaped global style – the first major exhibition in two decades centred on the museum’s extensive dress and textile collection – tells the story of Jewish designers, makers and retailers responsible for some of the most recognisable looks of the 20th century. As well as the David Sassoon-designed coat, it also features a newly acquired Alexon tweed coat worn by EastEnders character Dot Cotton, hats relating to the ‘milliner millionaire’, Otto Lucas, who changed the global reputation of British fashion in the mid-20th century, and garments designed by Mr Fish, a leading figure of the Peacock Revolution whose flamboyant menswear was worn by stars including Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie, and Muhammad Ali. The fashion items are joined by personal items from some of the 200,000 Jewish people who arrived in Britain between the late 19th and mid 20th century, such as a small travelling case used by a child arriving in London as part of the Kindertransport (the rescue effort of children from Nazi-controlled territory in 1938-1939), and a leather bag owned by a woman who fled from Vienna in 1938. Opens on Friday and runs until 14th April next year. Admission charges apply. For more, see www.museumoflondon.org.uk/museum-london-docklands/whats-on/exhibitions/fashion-city • Drawing on everything from Hokusai to Pokémon and Studio Ghibli, the influence of Japanese folklore on Japan’s art and design is the subject of the first exhibition at the new Young V&A. Japan: Myths to Manga is divided into four sections – Sky, Sea, Forest, and City – and features more than 150 historic and contemporary objects along with hands-on activities for visitors of all ages ranging from manga-making to Taiko drumming and yōkai interactive. Highlights in the display include works by celebrated 19th century Japanese artists, such as Hokusai’s Great Wave (1831), Sylvanian families matched with historic netsuke (small sculptures), a stage model for the Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of My Neighbour Totoro, and a Hello Kitty rice cooker from 2014. An installation of 1,000 paper cranes, a symbol of remembrance from the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in Japan, will also be present. The display, which opens at the Bethnal Green premises on Saturday, runs until 11th August next year. Admission charges apply. A series of events linked to the exhibition are also being run. For more, see www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/japan-myths-to-manga. • Anti-racism activist and a ‘founding spirit’ of the Notting Hill Carnival, Claudia Jones, has been honoured with an English Heritage Blue Plaque in Vauxhall. The plaque marks the mid-19th century terraced house that was her home for almost four years during which she founded the West Indian Gazette and came up with the idea of bringing Caribbean carnival to London (the first carnival took place in It was during her time living in this shared dwelling that Jones founded the West Indian Gazette and came up with the idea of bringing Caribbean carnival to London (the first carnival took place in St Pancras Town Hall on 30th January, 1959; the Notting Hill Carnival, an outdoor event, came later). For more, see www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/. Send all items for inclusion to exploringlondon@gmail.com. This Week in London – English Heritage unveils 1000th Blue Plaque; Chris Ofili’s ‘Requiem’ at Tate Britain; and, Astronomy Photographer of the Year… • English Heritage has unveiled its 1000th Blue Plaque in London. The plaque – located on a three storey building at number 1, Robert Street in Westminster – marks the former London headquarters of the suffragist organisation, the Women’s Freedom League. The league, which was formed in 1907, worked out of the building between 1908 and 1915 – its most active period. The blue plaques scheme has been running for more than 150 years and honours everyone from John Keats and Charles Dickens to Ada Lovelace and Alan Turing. For more, see www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/. • A major new work by Chris Ofili commemorating fellow artist Khadija Saye and the tragedy of the Grenfell Tower fire in which Saye died, has gone on display at the Tate Britain in Millbank. Requiem, a site-specific work which is shown across three walls, is described as a “journey through an imagined landscape of giant skies with vast horizons and flowing water” which unfolds in three chapters. Ofili says that when making the work, he recalled the feelings he had when creating No Woman, No Cry in 1998 as a tribute to murdered Black teenager Stephen Lawrence and his mother Doreen. “That feeling of injustice has returned,” he said. “I wanted to make a work in tribute to Khadija Saye. Remembering the Grenfell Tower fire, I hope that the mural will continue to speak across time to our collective sadness.” For more, see tate.org.uk/visit/tate-britain. • The Astronomy Photographer of the Year display has opened at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich featuring the competition’s winning image, Andromeda. The picture, the work of Marcel Drechsler, Xavier Strottner and Yann Sainty, depicts a huge plasma arc next to the Andromeda Galaxy. Other winners include two 14-year-old boys from China – Runwei Xu and Binyu Wang – who won the Young Astronomy Photographer of the Year award for The Running Chicken Nebula as well as Argentinian Eduardo Schaberger Poupeau who won the ‘Our Sun’ category for A Sun Question which captures a huge filament in the shape of a question mark, China’s Angel An, who won the ‘Skyscapes’ category for Grand Cosmic Fireworks – a photograph of the extremely rare phenomenon of atmospheric luminescence, and the UK’s John White who won the Annie Maunder Prize for Image Innovation for Black Echo which used audio source material from NASA’s Chandra Sonification Project, to visually capture the sound of the black hole at the centre of the Perseus Galaxy. For more, see www.rmg.co.uk/astrophoto. Send all items for inclusion to exploringlondon@gmail.com This Week in London – George III pocket watch at heart of new exhibition; Tommy Flowers honoured; and, Sara Shamma at Dulwich… • A new display featuring timepieces by one of the greatest watchmakers of all time, Abraham-Louis Breguet, opens in Clockmakers’ Museum at the Science Museum on Tuesday. Marking the bicentenary of Breguet’s death on 17th September, 1823, Abraham-Louis Breguet: The English Connection features 25 items seldom seen in public before. They include an exceptionally rare gold four-minute tourbillon pocket watch made for George III in 1808, a ‘Simple à 2 aiguilles equation’ pocket watch made for politician Thomas Noel Hill, 2nd Baron Berwick of Attingham, and, a gilt bronze carriage clock ‘Pendule de voyage petite’ which originally belonged to Robert Henry Herbert, the 12th Earl Pembroke. The museum is located on level 2 of the Science Museum. Entry is free. For more, see www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/clocks. • An electrical engineer whose ground-breaking work in engineering culminated in the creation of the world’s first ever large-scale programmable digital computer has been honoured with an English Heritage Blue Plaque. The plaque is located at the former workplace of Tommy Flowers at Chartwell Court, in Dollis Hill. Now flats, the property was the former Post Office Research Station where Flowers designed, built and tested the computer known as ‘Colossus’. Flowers, who spent a brief period at Bletchley Park working the code-breakers in 1941, successfully demonstrated Colossus at the research station in 1943 after just 11 months of work. For more, see www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/. Meanwhile, news this week that the UK Government, inspired by London’s Blue Plaques, is introducing a national blue plaques scheme. Historic England will work together with English Heritage, local partners, and current plaque schemes to develop and roll out the national programme. • Artist Sara Shamma’s thought-provoking interpretations of works by artists including Rembrandt van Rijn, Peter Lely, Anthony van Dyck and Peter Paul Rubens go on display at Dulwich Picture Gallery from Saturday. With a focus on women, Bold Spirits addresses themes including identity, death, motherhood and unexpected beauty. Runs until 25th February. Admission charge applies. For more, see www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk. Send all items to exploringlondon@gmail.com This Week in London – Young V&A opens its doors; contemporary African photography; and, Yehudi Menuhin honoured… • The new Young V&A in Bethnal Green has opened its doors and a free summer festival takes place this weekend. Designed with and for children aged up to 14-year-olds, the Young V&A features more than 2,000 objects, dating from 2,300 BC to today, found across three galleries – ‘Play’, ‘Imagine’ and ‘Design’. The ‘Play’ gallery includes a ‘Mini Museum’ as well as a construction zone called Imagination Playground in which children can build dens, The Arcade in which they can explore Minecraft worlds and Adventure in which they can create stories inspired by objects on show. The ‘Imagine’ gallery features a new performance space, portraits of local children and luminaries such as Quentin Blake, Kenneth Branagh and Linda McCartney, while ‘Design’ showcases innovative objects and case studies that explore how things are designed, made and used, and the ways in which design can change the world. Among the objects on show at the museum is everything from a life-size Joey the War Horse puppet to a Microline car suspended from the ceiling, Harry Potter’s Nimbus 2000 broomstick, Christopher Reeve’s original Superman costume and a large-scale installation of doll’s houses – Place (Village) – by Rachel Whiteread. Meanwhile, the free Summer Festival, which takes place on Saturday and Sunday, invites visitors to explore the museum as well as join in free and creative activities and see performances from young talent including Britain’s Got Talent finalists IMD Legion, the east London-based Grand Union Orchestra, and hula-hoop performance group Marawa’s Majorettes. There’s also the chance help create a large-scale art installation with Leap then Look. For more see vam.ac.uk/young. • A major new exhibition celebrating contemporary African photography has opened at the Tate Modern. Featuring works by 36 artists, A World in Common: Contemporary African Photography is spread across seven thematic sections and highlights contemporary perspectives on cultural heritage, spirituality, urbanisation and climate change. As well as illuminating alternative visions of Africa’s many histories, cultures and identities, the display also explores the rise of studio photography across the continent during the 1950s and 1960s – a time when many African nations gained independence – before moving on to document the expansion and transformation of cities today as well as exploring themes of migration and climate activism. Runs until 14th January, 2024. Admission charge applies. For more, see tate.org.uk. • Celebrated 20th century violinist and conductor Yehudi Menuhin has been honoured with an English Heritage Blue Plaque at his former home in Belgravia. The six-storey house at 65 Chester Square, built by Thomas Cubitt in 1838, was where Menuhin lived and worked for the last 16 years of his life. The lower-ground floor vaults provided space for his collection of violins while an open space on the fourth floor served as his studio, a place which hosted much of his teaching and mentoring and where he also practiced yoga – including his famous headstand. Send all items to exploringlondon@gmail.com. This Week in London – London Design Biennale; canal wildlife; a suffragette princess honoured; and, the ‘Polar Silk Road’ explored… • The almost month-long London Design Biennale kicks off at Somerset House today under the theme of ‘The Global Game: Remapping Collaborations’. The fourth edition of the biennale is artistically directed by the Nieuwe Instituut – the Dutch national museum and institute for architecture, design and digital culture – and takes over the entirety of Somerset House. Among the exhibits is the India pavilion (pictured above) featuring a multi-sensory evocation of the essence of a contemporary Indian city chowk – an open market at the junction of streets – through the visual metaphor of a charpai – a traditional woven daybed, Malta’s large-scale ‘village-square’ installation that merges traditional city planning with the Phoenician-Maltese tradition of fabric production and dyeing of the multiple colours of Phoenician purple, the Ukrainian Pavilion which features am interior construction symbolising the country’s industrial, natural resource, and creative richness and a series of external projects which tell stories about new design collaborations in times of crisis for Ukraine and the vital role of design in creating new progressive connections. There’s also the chance to see the Ai-Da Robot, the world’s first humanoid robot artist, which will make history by showing her unique ability to design objects. Running alongside is the EUREKA exhibition which will share design-led innovation from leading research centres. Runs until 25th June. Admission charge applies. For more, see www.somersethouse.org.uk/whats-on/london-design-biennale-eureka-2023. • A new exhibition highlighting the flora and fauna of London’s canals has opened at the London Canal Museum in King’s Cross. Many of the canals were derelict by the end of the 20th century but have received a new lease of life in recent times as leisure destinations. These days, they provide a “highway” for fauna including birds, fish and mammals to move in and out of the capital, some of which is showcased in this new display. Entry with general admission and for an extra fee, guided narrowboat trips along The Regent’s Canal are available on selected days. For more, see www.canalmuseum.org.uk. • Princess Sophia Duleep Singh, a suffragette, daughter of the last Maharajah of the Punjab, and god-daughter to Queen Victoria, has been commemorated with an English Heritage Blue Plaque. The plaque marks Faraday House in Hampton Court, granted to the princess and her sisters as a grace and favour apartment by Queen Victoria. Also known as ‘Apartment 41’, the property – which was named after scientist Michael Faraday – was home to Princess Sophia for more than 40 years and her base when she was campaigning for women’s suffrage. For more, see www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/. • The ‘Polar Silk Road’ – a channel opened up thanks to melting Arctic Sea ice – is the subject of a new exhibition at the Natural History Museum. Gregor Sailer: The Polar Silk Road features 67 photographs taken by acclaimed Austrian artist and photographer Gregor Sailer showcasing manmade structures – from isolated research centres to Icelandic geothermal power stations – captured across four countries in the Arctic circle. There’s also a short film discussing the impacts of the climate crisis. The exhibition is free to visit. For more, see www.nhm.ac.uk/visit/exhibitions/the-polar-silk-road.html. Send all items for inclusion to exploringlondon@gmail.com. This Week in London – Three of London’s oldest charters on show and other coronation celebrations; Sir Christopher Wren’s life explored; and, a Pre-Raphaelite model and artist honoured… • Three of the City of London’s oldest charters go on display at the City of London Heritage Gallery on Saturday as part of a series of events commemorating the coronation of King Charles III. On display will be the William Charter, which, drawn up in 1067 following the coronation of King William the Conqueror, was the earliest known royal document in Europe to guarantee the collective rights of all people in a town and not just a select few. Also to be seen is the Shrievalty Charter, which, issued by King John in 1199, confirms the rights of Londoners to elect their own sheriffs, and the Mayoralty Charter, which, also issued by King John – this time in 1215, confirmed that the Mayor of London could also chosen by Londoners with the proviso that they were publicly presented. Visitors can also see the beautifully illustrated Cartae Antiquae which records charters and statutes covering laws enacted from the reign of Edward III (1327 onwards) to the accession of Henry VII in 1485 and was used as an essential reference tool by City officials, as well as prints of the 19th century coronations of Queen Victoria, King William IV and King George IV. Admission is free but booking is recommended. Runs until 5th October. For more, see www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/events/heritage-gallery-exhibition. • Other events marking the coronation kick off in the City of London in the coming week. Among the extensive list of activities is a pop-up well-being garden in Seething Lane where you can pose for pictures with a floral crown installation, a guided walking tour of the City entitled ‘1000 Years of Royalty – the Best, the Worst and the Very Horribilus’, and a “Cockney knees-up” with Pearly King and Pearly Prince at Leadenhall Market. For more details and the full list of events, head to www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/events/coronation. • A new exhibition commemorating the expansive career of Sir Christopher Wren opens today in St Paul’s Cathedral – the extraordinary building designed by Wren to replace the medieval cathedral destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666 Part of a series of events marking the 300th anniversary of the death of Sir Christopher in 1723, Sir Christopher Wren: The Quest for Knowledge explores not only his early life and career as an architect but also his lesser-known contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy and physiology. The display, located in the north aisle of the crypt, features drawings, photographs and objects from the cathedral’s collections. Entry to the exhibition is included in general admission. For more, see www.stpauls.co.uk/whats-on/exhibition-christopher-wren-quest-for-knowledge. • The Pre-Raphaelite model and artist, Marie Spartali Stillman, has been honoured with an English Heritage Blue Plaque at what was her family home in Battersea. It was while living at The Shrubbery – a 1770s Grade II-listed property now located on Lavender Gardens – that Stillman first modelled for Pre-Raphaelite artists. Tutored by Ford Madox Brown, she went on to become one of a small number of professional women artists in the late 19th century, creating more than 150 works over a period spanning 50 years. Stillman is the first female Pre-Raphaelite artist and one of only very few female artists to receive a Blue Plaque. For more, see www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/. Send all items for inclusion to exploringlondon@gmail.com This Week in London – St Patrick’s Day returns; London’s first female mayor and Welsh thinker honoured with Blue Plaques; and, ‘Seeing the Light’ at the Foundling Museum… • London’s annual St Patrick’s Day Parade will be held on Sunday with more than 50,000 people expected to take part. The festivities will kick off at noon with a spectacular parade featuring Irish marching bands, dancers and pageantry which will wind its way from Green Park through Piccadilly Circus to Trafalgar Square. From noon until 6pm, Trafalgar Square will feature performances from the likes of Sharon Shannon & Band, Celaviedmai, The Craicheads, Celtic Youth Orchestra, Biblecode Sunday’s, and AIS as well as the Maguire O’Shea School of Dance and spoken word artist Leon Dunne. There will also be family-friendly workshops run by Irish youth creative programme Junk Kouture, a selection of food and drinks stalls including demonstrations by celebrity chef Anna Haugh and stalls where you can learn about Irish culture and community staffed by representatives of the Irish Cultural Centre, London Irish Centre, Irish in Britain, Irish Film London and London Gaelic Athletic Association. For more, check out www.london.gov.uk/events/st-patricks-festival-2023. • London’s first female mayor, Ada Salter, and Welsh philosopher and preacher Dr Richard Price have both been honoured with English Heritage Blue Plaques. A social reformer and activist, Salter became mayor of Bermondsey in 1922 and so became the first female mayor of a London borough as well as the first Labour woman to be elected as a mayor in Britain. The plaque has been placed on 149 Lower Road in Rotherhithe, the Women’s House of the Bermondsey Settlement where Salter lived in the late 1890s. Price, meanwhile, is considered to be one of the greatest Welsh thinkers of all time and, as well as a preacher and philosopher, was also a pioneer of actuarial science. A plaque has been placed on a red brick house at 54 Newington Green which dates from 1658 and is believed to be the oldest surviving terrace in London. Price, who was born 300 years ago this year, lived in the house from 1758 to 1787 and while there wrote letters to the likes of Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson with whom he enjoyed close friendships. For more, see www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/. • Joseph Wright’s painting A Philosopher Giving That Lecture on the Orrery in Which a Lamp is Put in Place of the Sun has gone on show at the Foundling Museum. The painting is at the heart of Seeing the Light, an exhibition which explores the connections between Wright, who hailed from Derby, his large network of friends and acquaintances, and key people in the Foundling Hospital’s history as well as objects in the museum’s collection. This includes the story of the founding of the Lunar Society. Admission charge applies. Runs until 4th June. For more, see https://foundlingmuseum.org.uk/event/seeing-the-light/. Send all items to exploringlondon@gmail.com London Explained – English Heritage’s Blue Plaques… Walk the streets of London and chances are you’ll soon come across an English Heritage Blue Plaque commemorating someone famous. There are now more than 990 Blue Plaques in London, commemorating everyone from diarist Samuel Pepys to writer Virginia Woolf and comedian Tony Hancock. The scheme was started in 1866 by the Society of Arts (later the Royal Society of Arts) having been proposed by MP William Ewart three years before. The first two plaques were erected in 1867 – one commemorating poet Lord Byron at his birthplace, 24 Holles Street in Cavendish Square (although this property was later demolished) and the other commemorating Napoleon III in King Street, Westminster (this is now the oldest survivor of the scheme). Thirty-five years – and 35 plaques – later, the London County Council took over the scheme. It was this body that standardised the plaque’s appearance (early plaques come in various shapes and colours) and while ceramic blue plaques were standard by 1921, the modern simplified Blue Plaque didn’t appear until 1938 when an unnamed student at the Central School of Arts and Crafts, who was paid just four guineas for their troubles, came up with what is now an iconic design. In 1965, the LCC, having created almost 250 new Blue Plaques, was abolished and its successor, the Greater London Council, took over the scheme, expanding its area of coverage to includes places like Richmond, Redbridge and Croydon. In 1984, the GLC appointed artisan ceramicists Frank and Sue Ashworth of London Plaques to make the Blue Plaques (and they continue to do so). The GLC placed some 262 Blue Plaques before, in 1986, English Heritage took over management of the scheme. Since then it’s placed more than 360 plaques. The plaques, which are 495mm (19½ inches) in diameter and 50mm (two inches) thick, are slightly domed in a bid to encourage self-cleaning in the rain. Anyone can propose a subject for a new plaque – but generally only one plaque is erected per person (although there have been some exceptions to this), only a maximum of two plaques are allowed per building (there are 18 buildings with two), and proposals, if turned down, must wait 10 years before they are reconsidered. In addition, new Blue Plaques are only erected a minimum of 20 years after the subject’s death, the building on which one is placed must “survive in a form that the commemorated person would have recognised, and be visible from a public highway”, and buildings which may have many different personal associations, such as churches, schools and theatres, are not normally considered. The Blue Plaques panel meet three times a year to decide on proposals. Among those currently serving on the 12 person body are architectural historian Professor William Whyte, who chairs the panel, award-winning journalist and author Mihir Bose, Emily Gee, regional director for London and the South East at Historic England, and, Susie Thornberry, assistant director at Imperial War Museums. The plaques don’t confer any legal protection to buildings but English Heritage says they can help preserve them through raising awareness. Recently unveiled plaques have commemorated pioneering social research organisation Mass-Observation, lawyer Hersch Lauterpacht – who played a key role in prosecuting the Nazis at the Nuremberg trials, and, Dadabhai Naoroji, an Indian Nationalist and the first Indian to win a popular election to Parliament in the UK. Among those being unveiled this year are plaques commemorating anti-racist activist Claudia Jones, suffragette Emily Wilding Davison and Ada Salter, the first female mayor of a London borough. English Heritage’s Blue Plaques scheme isn’t the only one commemorating people in London. Others include the City of London’s Blue Plaques scheme (there is only one English Heritage Blue Plaque in the City of London – it commemorates Dr Samuel Johnson), Westminster City Council’s Green Plaques and Heritage Foundation plaques which commemorate figures who worked in entertainment. For more, head to www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/. 10 historic London homes that are now museums…5. The Freud Museum… The last residence of Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis, is located in Hampstead and is now a museum dedicated to his work and that of his daughter, pioneering child psychoanalyst Anna Freud. The Freuds moved into the property at 20 Maresfield Gardens (having initially briefly stayed at a flat at 39 Elsworthy Road, Primrose Hill) in September, 1938, having left their home in Vienna to escape the Nazi annexation of Austria earlier in the year. The house dates from 1920 and was built in the Queen Anne Revival Style. A small sun room was added a year after to the rear of the property. Freud finished his final works Moses and Monotheism and An Outline of Psychoanalysis while at the property and also saw patients there as well as some high profile visitors including Princess Marie Bonaparte, writer HG Wells and literary couple Leonard and Virginia Woolf. Already aged in his 80s when they moved in, he died in the home just a year after on 23rd September, 1939. But his daughter Anna remained in the property until her death in 1982. As per her wishes, it was subsequently turned into a museum and opened to the public in July, 1986, as The Freud Museum. Among the rooms which can be visited today are Freud’s study, the library, hall and dining room but some areas – such as Anna Freud’s consulting room – are used as offices and not open to the public. The star sight inside is undoubtedly Freud’s famous couch. Located in the study, it was originally the gift of a patient, Madame Benvenisti, in 1890, and is covered with a Qashqa’i carpet which Freud added. Other items which can be seen in the house include several paintings collected by Freud and a series of photographs by Edmund Engelman which depicted Freud’s apartment in Vienna just weeks before he fled. There’s also a portrait of Freud by Salvador Dali who visited him in London, his collection of antiquities and his painted Austrian furnishings as well as many mementoes related to Anna Freud. The premises also hosts temporary exhibitions and a range of other events. The garden outside – much loved by the Freuds – has been left largely as Sigmund Freud would have known it. The house is one of the rare properties in London which features two English Heritage Blue Plaques – one commemorating Sigmund and the other Anna. There’s a famous statue of Sigmund Freud by Oscar Nemon just a couple of minutes walk away at the corner of Fitzjohns Avenue and Belsize Lane. WHERE: The Freud Museum, 20 Maresfield Gardens, Hampstead (nearest Tube stations are Finchley Road, Finchley Road & Frognal and Belsize Park); WHEN: 10:30am to 5pm, Wednesday to Sunday; COST: £14 adults/£12 concessions/£9 young persons (aged 12 to 16, under 12s free); WEBSITE: www.freud.org.uk. This Week in London – Cameroon celebrated at Kew’s Orchid Festival; anti-racist activist and suffragettes among this year’s Blue Plaque honourees; and, images of Ukraine at IWM… • Kew Garden’s iconic Orchid Festival returns to the Princess of Wales Conservatory this Saturday. This year’s display takes its inspiration from the biodiversity of Cameroon – the first time it has celebrated the flora of an African nation. Highlights include giraffe sculptures and a troop of gorillas as well as arrangements featuring lions and hippos. The festival also includes ‘Orchids After Hours’ with music, food and drink. Runs until 5th March. Admission charge applies. For more, see www.kew.org. • English Heritage Blue Plaques honouring anti-racist activist Claudia Jones, suffragette Emily Wilding Davison and Ada Salter, the first female mayor of a London borough, will be among those unveiled in London this year. English Heritage announced this year’s plaques will also honour 20th century violinist Yehudi Menuhin, Princess Sophia Duleep Singh – a god-daughter of Queen Victoria and also a suffragette, and Marie Spartali Stillman, a Pre-Raphaelite model who appeared in paintings by the likes of Dante Gabriel Rossetti and Edward Burne-Jones. For more on the Blue Plaques scheme, see www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/. • Images of Ukraine during its conflict with Russia go on show at the Imperial War Museum in Lambeth on Friday. Ukraine: Photographs from the Frontline features images taken by renowned photojournalist Anastasia Taylor-Lind which were taken during her time in Ukraine between 2014 and June, 2022. The exhibition is presented in three sections – the first focusing on the 2014 protests in Kyiv, the second on the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine and the third on Russia’s invasion in February last year. Runs until 8th May. Admission is free. For more, see www.iwm.org.uk/events/iwm-london-ukraine-exhibition. Send items for inclusion to exploringlondon@gmail.com. 10 historic London homes that are now museums…4. Leighton House Museum… This extraordinary west London property is an artistic treasure trove thanks to its once being the residence and studio of Victorian artist Frederic, Lord Leighton. The red brick home at 12 Holland Park Road was purpose-built by Leighton. He acquired the land in 1864 and commissioned his architect friend George Aitchison, who had never before designed a home, to draw up plans (along with his own input). Work started on the property in 1865 and Leighton, who spent some of the year in Spain and Rome, was able to move in late in in the year. The property, which was rather plain on the outside, featured a large studio – with large window overlooking the garden – and his bedroom on the second floor. Leighton was to subsequently undertake a series of extensions – the first, to enlarge the size of the studio, after just three years. In 1877 he began construction of the domed Arab Hall which was inspired by his trips to Turkey and Syria and the interior of a 12th-century palace in Palermo, Sicily. Craftsmen were sourced from across London and the new room featured a gold mosaic frieze made in Venice and shipped in sections and wall tiles which mostly come from Damascus and which mostly date from the late 16th and early 17th century. It wasn’t fully completed until 1881. A large “winter studio” featuring a glass roof for light was added in 1889-90 and the final addition was the Silk Room which, built on the first floor, was designed as a picture gallery for the works of Leighton’s contemporaries including the likes of John Everett Millais, George Frederic Watts and John Singer Sargent. It was completed just months before Leighton’s death in 1896. After Leighton’s death, his collection of art was auctioned off. But his house was retained and in 1900 it opened as a museum run by a committee lead by Leighton’s neighbour and biographer Emilie Barrington to display art by Leighton and others. In 1927, ownership of the house was transferred to current managers, The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Further additions to the house followed including a new wing for exhibition space. Many of the home’s fittings and fixtures were lost during the 20th century but in the 1980s curator Stephen Jones began restoring the interiors, a process which continued in 2008-10 in what was known as the Closer to Home project. A further project of restoration was commenced in 2019 to refurbish the home’s 20th century additions and create new visitor facilities including a cafe. The home’s garden, meanwhile, remains largely unchanged from Leighton’s design. As well as the artistry contained in the house itself, the museum hosts a significant collection of art including paintings by Leighton himself as well as Pre-Raphaelites including Edward Burne-Jones, Millais and Watts. There’s also several of Leighton’s sculptures. The Grade II*-listed house, which features an English Heritage Blue Plaque on the facade, has been seen in numerous films, TV shows and music videos including the Poirot TV series and the 2020 film, Rebecca. WHERE: Leighton House Museum, 12 Holland Park Road (nearest Tube stations are Kensington (Olympia) and High Street Kensington; WHEN: 10am to 5:30pm Wednesday to Monday COST: £11 adults/£9 concession/£5 children (six to 18 years; five and under free); WEBSITE: www.rbkc.gov.uk/museums/leighton-house. 10 historic London homes that are now museums…1. Benjamin Franklin House… London is replete with historic homes but only a few have become museums. In this series we want to look beyond the more famous ones – think of the Dickens Museum in Bloomsbury or of the John Soane Museum in Lincoln’s Inn Fields, to name two – to some of the lesser known homes that have became museums. First up, it’s Benjamin Franklin House at 36 Craven Street. While the history of this Georgian terraced house goes back to 1730, Franklin himself is known to have lived in what was a lodging house for some 16 years from 1757 to 1775 (his wife Deborah had apparently refused to come and remained in Philadelphia). Franklin, who had first lived in London in the mid-1720s while working as a trainee printer and stayed in various lodgings including in Lincoln’s Inn Fields, initially served as an agent for the Pennsylvania Assembly in London but, after a brief time back in Philadelphia, returned to London in 1764, this time as ambassador for the colonies in America. He left the property in 1775 to return to Philadelphia where, shortly after, on 4th July, 1776, he was among the signatories to the Declaration of Independence. The four storey townhouse, which is the only surviving property lived in by Franklin left in the world, remained a lodging house up until World War II. It later served as the headquarters for the British Society for International Understanding. The Friends of Benjamin Franklin House was founded by Mary, Countess of Bessborough in 1978 and in 1989 the government gave the friends the freehold to the land. The friends then undertook a major renovation and restoration project. During the works some 1200 bones fragments – believed to be the remains of 15 people, at least six of them children – were found buried in the cellar. They were dated to about the time Franklin had been living there. But, fear not, the bodies were not of Franklin’s doing. It is believed that William Hewson, an early anatomist and friend of Franklin (as well as being married to Polly, the daughter of the property’s landlady Margaret Stevenson), was responsible for the remains. Hewson, who was among tenants at the property between 1770 and 1774, ran a small anatomy school here where he conducted secret dissections to avoid any legal complications. The bodies were thought to have been buried in the back garden which, when the property was expanded, later became part of the basement. The Grade I-listed property – which contains many original features including the floorboards, ceilings and staircases – finally opened as a museum for the public in January, 2006. These days, the history of the property – including its architecture and Franklin’s residency – can be explored through an ‘historical experience’ and ‘architectural tour’. There’s also a virtual tour available online recreating what the property may have looked like in Franklin’s time. Among the artefacts on show in the house are Franklin’s leather wallet (inscribed with the Craven Street address and his name), a bust of Franklin dating from about 1800, and what is believed to be the property’s original door-knocker. The house also features an English Heritage Blue Plaque – although the plaque, which was erected in 1914, is grey, not blue and rectangular, not circular. WHERE: Benjamin Franklin House, 36 Craven Street, Westminster (nearest Tube stations are Embankment and Charing Cross); WHEN: Various times for tours – check the website for details; COST: Historical Experience – £9.50 adults/£8 concessions/free for under 12s; Architectural Tour – £7.50 adults/£6 concessions/free for under 12s; WEBSITE: https://benjaminfranklinhouse.org. This Week in London – The Lord Mayor’s Show; Mass-Observation remembered; and, modern and contemporary art at the British Museum… • The Lord Mayor’s Show will be held this Saturday, 12th November, welcoming the 694th Lord Mayor of London, Alderman Nicholas Lyons, into office. The Show, which dates back to the early 13th century, features more than 6,500 people, 250 horses and more than 130 floats as well as the golden State Coach which has been used to carry the Lord Mayors since as far back as 1757 and is said to be the oldest ceremonial vehicle still in regular use anywhere in the world. The three mile long procession will start passing by Mansion House at 11am and make its way to St Paul’s Cathedral and then head on to the Royal Courts of Justice where the Mayor will swear an oath of allegiance to the monarch, before returning along the Embankment and Victoria Street to Mansion House. For more on the history of the Show and details about the best places to stand, head to https://lordmayorsshow.london. • The original headquarters of Mass-Observation, a pioneering social research organisation, has been marked with an English Heritage Blue Plaque. The organisation started its worked at the property 6 Grotes Buildings in Blackheath from 1937 until 1939 – by the end of its first year there were around 600 ‘mass observers’ involved in the work, one of the key aims of which was to gauge public opinion on a range of issues to help enable the writing of “a democratic people’s history from below”. During World War II, Mass-Observation worked on behalf of the government and morphed into a market research company in 1949, Mass Observation Ltd, before being incorporated into the British Market Research Bureau. The project was restarted in 1981 at the University of Sussex and continues to this day. For more on English Heritage Blue Plaques, see www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/. • A collection of about 100 modern and contemporary artworks on paper have gone on show at the British Museum, part of a larger gift of works donated by London-based art collector Hamish Parker. Art on paper since 1960: the Hamish Parker collection features works by works by the likes of British artist Lucian Freud, French-Israeli artist Avigdor Arikha, American artist Richard Serra and Pakistani artist Imran Qureshi. There are also two “artist in focus” sections which take a more in-depth look at the work of American artists Carroll Dunham and Al Taylor. Runs until 5th March in Gallery 90. For more, see www.britishmuseum.org. Send all items for inclusion to exploringlondon@gmail.com This Week in London – Cezanne at the Tate; Freud at The National Gallery; Diwali on the Square; and; a new Blue Plaque… • A “once-in-a-generation” exhibition of Paul Cezanne’s paintings, watercolours and drawings opened at the Tate Modern this week. The EY Exhibition: Cezanne features around 80 works including key examples of his iconic still life paintings, Provençale landscapes, portraits and bather scenes. There are also more than 20 works which have never been seen in the UK before including The Basket of Apples (c1893, from the The Art Institute of Chicago), Mont Sainte-Victoire (1902-06, from the Philadelphia Museum of Art) and Still Life with Milk Pot, Melon, and Sugar Bowl (1900-06, from a private collection). The display traces Cezanne’s (1839-1906) artistic development and also examines the relationships which were central to his life, particularly that with his wife Marie-Hortense Fiquet and their son Paul, immortalised in paintings such as Madame Cezanne in a Red Armchair (c1877) and Portrait of the Artist’s Son (1881-2). Admission charge applies. Runs until 12th March. For more, see www.tate.org.uk. • A landmark exhibition to make the centenary of the birth of 20th century artist Lucian Freud (1922-2011) has opened at The National Gallery. The Credit Suisse Exhibition – Lucian Freud: New Perspectives is the most significant survey of his paintings in a decade and brings together output from across his seven decade career, everything from early works such as Girl with Roses (1940s) to Two Children (Self-Portrait) (1960s) and famous late works such as The Brigadier (2003–4). The display also shows how Freud positioned himself in the tradition of court painters such as Rubens or Velázquez through works such as HM Queen Elizabeth II (2001). Can be seen in the First Floor Galleries until 22nd January. Admission charge applies but in response to the cost of living crisis, the gallery is allowing visitors on Friday nights to pay as much as or little as they like. For more, see www.nationalgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/the-credit-suisse-exhibition-lucian-freud-new-perspectives. • Diwali on the Square will take place at Trafalgar Square this Sunday. The free annual family-friendly event will open with 200 colourfully dressed dancers in the main square followed by performances from artists drawn from London’s Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities. From 1pm to 7pm, there will also be a host of activities including Neasden Temple’s Diwali Festival Experience, dance workshops, yoga and meditation, sari and turban tying, comedy, a children’s zone, and, henna and face painting. Meanwhile, an array of South Asian food stalls will be serving up delicious traditional and fusion, vegan and vegetarian cuisine. For full details, head here. • Lawyer Hersch Lauterpacht, who played a key role in prosecuting the Nazis at the Nuremberg trials and whose belief that states should be held accountable for crimes against their own people led to lasting change in international law, has been honoured with an English Heritage Blue Plaque. Born in what is now Ukraine, Lauterpacht moved to London in 1923, originally to study at the LSE and lived with his family at 103 Walm Lane in Cricklewood for 10 years (it was here that his son Elihu – who went on to be a prominent lawyer himself – was born in 1928 and where Lauterpacht was living when he was naturalised as a British citizen in 1931). For more, see www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/. • Nicholas Lyons was elected as the 694th Lord Mayor of the City of London last week. He succeeds current Lord Mayor Vincent Keaveny and will take office on 11th November for a one-year term. The annual Lord Mayor’s Show takes place on 12th November, which will be followed by the Lord Mayor’s Banquet on 28th November at Guildhall where the Prime Minister will deliver a keynote speech. Send all items for inclusion to exploringlondon@gmail.com. This Week in London – ‘The World Reimagined’ sculpture trails, and Indian Nationalist honoured with Blue Plaque… • A series of free art trails featuring globe sculptures that aim to increase understanding of the Transatlantic slave trade and its impacts have gone on show in several parts of central London. A national art project which spans seven UK cities, The World Reimagined is designed to bring to life the reality and impact of the slave trade in a bid to help make racial justice a reality. Among the artists involved in London are the project’s founding artist British-Nigerian Yinka Shonibare (who also chose the form of the sculptures), Nicola Green and Winston Branch and each has created a work responding to themes ranging from ‘Mother Africa’ and ‘The Reality of Being Enslaved’ to ‘Still We Rise’ and ‘Expanding Soul’. There are four trails in London, including in the City in London, Camden-Westminster, Hackney-Newham and Southwark-Lambeth. More than 100 artists are involved in the project overall. For more including details on where to find the trails, see www.theworldreimagined.org. • Dadabhai Naoroji, an Indian Nationalist and the first Indian to win a popular election to Parliament in the UK, has been honoured with an English Heritage Blue Plaque at his former home in Penge. Known as the “grand old man of India” and described in his Times obituary as “the father of Indian Nationalism” following his death in 1917, Naoroji made seven trips to England and spent over three decades of his life in London, including at the red-bricked semi-detached house in Penge, south London, that was his home around the turn of the twentieth century and where the plaque is located. The plaque was unveiled last week ahead of the 75th anniversary celebrations of India’s independence. For more, see www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/. Send all items for inclusion to exploringlondon@gmail.com This Week in London – Young V&A marks 150 years; West End LIVE; and, Hackney’s Ayah’s Home commemorated… • The V&A is celebrating 150 years since the opening of the Bethnal Green Museum (now known as the Young V&A) with the launch of a year long celebration on Friday. The museum, which opened in 1872 as the first ever museum in east London, is currently undergoing a major redevelopment and is scheduled to reopen in summer, 2023, as a new national museum dedicated to children to the age of 14. To mark the 150th – and a year until Young V&A’s opening – the museum has launched a year-long ‘Reinvent Festival’ with the first event – an online summit called Sparking Creative Futures headlined by children’s author, Ed Vere, and live-illustrated by Beano’s youngest ever artist, Zoom Rockman – on Friday. On Sunday, Young V&A will celebrate its birthday with families at Rich Mix’s ‘Everyone a Maker’ event with free, fun activities. Further events will be held over the year including pop ups at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park’s Great Get Together on 23rd July featuring large-scale, creative construction and making sessions for children and families using playful building materials by Hackney-based architect Emilie Quene. For more (including the full programme of events), see www.vam.ac.uk/blog/museum-life/reinvent-festival-young-va-summer-family-events. • Europe’s biggest free musical theatre festival – West End LIVE – will transform Trafalgar Square into an open-air theatre this weekend. A joint production by Westminster City Council and the Society of London Theatre, the event will feature hundreds of performers, creatives and production staff, showcasing the best the West End has to offer. No tickets are required for the free event. For more, head to www.westendlive.co.uk. • An English Heritage Blue Plaque has been unveiled on a house in Hackney, commemorating the hundreds of stranded and sometimes abandoned South and East Asian nannies, known as ayahs, who sheltered there in the early 20th century. The Ayah’s Home at 26 King Edward’s Road housed around 100 women a year between 1900 and 1921 after which the home moved to another address nearby. The ayahs were women who served the British in India and other colonies as children’s nannies, nursemaids and ladies’ maids and who were sometimes required to care for babies, children and their sea-sick mothers on the long sea voyage from the colonies to England but who were generally not expected to serve the families once they arrived, instead either contracted to wait until needed for the return journey or take a passage home. The Hackney shelter, which also welcomed ‘amahs’ – nursemaids of East Asian origin, appears to have been the only one of its kind in Britain for almost the whole of its existence. For more, see www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/. Send all items for inclusion to exploringlondon@gmail.com. This Week in London – Charles Jennens at the Foundling Museum; Dr John Conolly’s Blue Plaque; and, Kyōsai at the Royal Academy… • Charles Jennens, who is best-known as the librettist of Handel’s Messiah but was also a patron of the arts, scholar and educator, is the subject of a new exhibition opening at the Foundling Museum in Bloomsbury on Friday. Charles Jennens: Patron & Polymath features portraits, correspondence and printed documents reflecting the varied interests and achievements of this Georgian character. Jennens was a non-juror – meaning he supported the legitimacy of the deposed Catholic Stuarts – but was also a Protestant. His art collection was one of the best in Britain and his Palladian mansion, Gopsall Hall in Leicestershire, featured a music room with an organ built to Handel’s specifications. Admission charge applies. Runs until 16th October. For more, see https://foundlingmuseum.org.uk/event/charles-jennens-polymath/. • Dr John Conolly, an early advocate of human treatments for people living with mental illness and the former Hanwell Asylum have been commemorated with an English Heritage Blue Plaque to mark Mental Health Awareness Week. The plaque has been placed on what was the left wing of the asylum and is now part of St Bernard’s Hospital. It was here that Conolly, who was appointed Resident Physician at the Middlesex County Pauper Lunatic Asylum in 1839 – then one of the biggest asylums in London, advocated a system of ‘non-restraint’ which, though initially seen as controversial, drew support from reformers and which by 1846 had been embraced as ruling orthodoxy by the then-new national Lunacy Commission. For more, see www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/. • On Now: The works of Kawanabe Kyōsai, the most popular Japanese painter of the late 19th century, are on show in the Royal Academy’s Gabrielle Jungels-Winkler Galleries. Kyōsai: The Israel Goldman Collection focuses largely on the art of sekiga or ‘spontaneous paintings’ which were produced at ‘calligraphy and painting parties’ (shogakai), often fuelled by prodigious amounts of saké. The display – the first monographic exhibition of Kyōsai’s work in the UK since 1993 – includes around 80 words, many of which have never been exhibited. Admission charge applies. Runs until 19th June. For more, see www.royalacademy.org.uk. Send all items for inclusion to exploringlondon@gmail.com
2695	dbpedia	3	17	https://www.flickr.com/photos/32445100%40N03/3549386546	en	William Thomas Stead	https://live.staticflick…ac28d944fd_b.jpg	https://live.staticflick…ac28d944fd_b.jpg	[ "https://live.staticflickr.com/3394/3549386546_ac28d944fd.jpg", "https://live.staticflickr.com/3394/3549386546_ac28d944fd.jpg" ]	[]	[]	[ "london", "westminster", "square", "smith", "journalist", "sw1", "plaques", "reformer", "wtstead", "londonblueplaques", "literarybritain", "lprdnorthstreet", "18491912", "openplaques:id=1325" ]	null	[ "Flickr", "Tony Avon" ]	2024-08-19T18:37:48.155000+00:00	The City of Westminster plaque is in Lord North Street, just aroung the corner from his home at 5, Smith Square, SW1.	en	https://combo.staticflickr.com/pw/favicon.ico	Flickr	https://www.flickr.com/photos/32445100@N03/3549386546	The City of Westminster plaque is in Lord North Street, just aroung the corner from his home at 5, Smith Square, SW1.
2695	dbpedia	2	6	https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/propose-a-plaque/	en	Propose a plaque	https://www.english-heri…ose-a-plaque.jpg	https://www.english-heri…ose-a-plaque.jpg	[ "https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/siteassets/home/visit/blue-plaques/propose-plaque/propose-a-plaque-header.jpg?w=1440&h=612&mode=crop&scale=both&quality=100&anchor=NoFocus&WebsiteVersion=20200219", "https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/siteassets/home/visit/blue-plaques/blue-plaques-stories/find-a-plaque-hub-i...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[]	null	The English Heritage blue plaques scheme relies entirely on nominations from the public. Find out all about how to propose a plaque.			English Heritage	https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/propose-a-plaque/	Selection Criteria Before going on to send us a detailed proposal, there are a few other criteria to consider. At least 20 years must have passed since a candidate’s death. At least one building associated with the figure must survive within Greater London (but outside the City of London, which has its own scheme). The building must survive in a form that the commemorated person would have recognised, and be visible from a public highway. Buildings with many personal associations, such as churches, schools and theatres, are not normally considered for plaques. No more than two plaques are allowed on one building. Nominations to commemorate buildings that have historical significance for an event, or a group of individuals, will be considered as resources allow. Nominations are subject to thorough historical research and discussion, and English Heritage’s Blue Plaques Panel of experts meets three times a year to decide the shortlist. Proposals may be turned down for many reasons, for example if a subject’s historical significance is felt to be insufficiently clear, and if the connection to a surviving London building is not strong enough. We receive many more suggestions than can be approved given the resources available, so the process of shortlisting is highly selective. You can download a PDF of the full selection criteria for more information. Researching Your Candidate When nominating, please supply as much information as possible to support the authenticity of the building as a place related to your nominee. By ‘authentic’ we mean that it needs to have been inhabited by the person. The first port of call for address information is normally a biography – including entries in the Dictionary of National Biography – or an autobiography. More detail can be obtained from such sources as electoral registers, Post Office directories and census returns. Many of these are available online on sites such as ancestry.com and findmypast.co.uk, which can be accessed free of charge from many public libraries and local archives. Please supply as much information as you can about addresses, including dates of residence and any interesting detail about the person’s links to a particular building. While we will thoroughly research cases ourselves, it is helpful to have as much information as possible from the outset. Submitting Your Nomination Please download the PDF form using the link below. You can type directly into the boxes and save your changes to your computer by clicking 'save as' under the 'file' menu. Please send the completed form as an email attachment to blue.plaques@english-heritage.org.uk or post it to the Blue Plaques Team, English Heritage, 6th floor, 100 Wood Street, London, EC2V 7AN. We look forward to receiving your suggestion. Download the Form What Happens Next? Once we shortlist a nomination, it usually takes two to three years for a plaque to go up. This is because there is a rigorous two-stage research process – there is a shortlist of names to work through, and the consent of the building owners has to be secured. Listed building consent may also be needed. The plaques themselves are unique pieces, handmade by dedicated craftspeople. They are kiln-fired twice, which means that their manufacture takes several months. Other Schemes Many other groups erect their own plaques, often using different criteria from English Heritage. If your nomination for a blue plaque is turned down, you could consider approaching other schemes run by local authorities, such as Westminster City Council’s Green Plaques scheme. Other active schemes include those run by the Heritage Foundation – which puts up plaques to figures who worked in entertainment – and the Nubian Jak Community Trust, which commemorates prominent black historical figures. English Heritage has compiled a register of other schemes across England, updated up to 2013 (you can download the register as a PDF). Your local council or borough archive may hold further information on specialist societies which support the installation of plaques and other forms of local commemoration. A detailed guide for groups and individuals considering a private plaque or starting a new scheme, Celebrating People and Place, is also available for download, in Part 1 and Part 2.
2695	dbpedia	1	6	https://www.westminster.gov.uk/licensing/city-promotions-events-and-filming/green-plaques	en	Westminster City Council	https://www.westminster.…/images/logo.png	https://www.westminster.…/images/logo.png	[ "https://www.westminster.gov.uk/themes/custom/wcc/images/logo.png", "https://www.westminster.gov.uk/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/pdfpreview/44453-green_plaque_full_list.png?itok=Zb95sgd5" ]	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[]	2024-07-25T00:00:00	Nominate a green plaque to commemorate the cultural heritage of Westminster.	en	/themes/custom/wcc/favicon.ico		https://www.westminster.gov.uk/licensing/city-promotions-events-and-filming/green-plaques	Our Westminster green plaque scheme launched in 1991 to commemorate the diverse cultural heritage of Westminster and the people who have lived or worked here. It highlights buildings associated with people of renown who have made lasting contributions to society. Nominations for new green plaques are reviewed by an independent advisory panel ahead of formal approval. Criteria Our green plaques commemorate people who: are regarded as eminent by most members of their profession deserve recognition for their genuine contribution to society or for improving lives are reasonably well known and where sufficient time has elapsed since their life to show their lasting contribution to society. The scheme also marks buildings of historical interest, that form a significant part of the heritage of the city. Please bear in mind that: a historical or cultural event of great significance must have taken place in any building that is nominated nominations will not be considered on the basis of anniversaries or short stays from public figures alone shops, restaurants and organisations must have existed for at least 100 years to be considered for a green plaque. Submit a green plaque nomination Fill in a nomination form Process Please ensure that sponsorship of £3,500 plus VAT is in place before you submit your nomination. This fee helps to cover the cost of administering the scheme. Please submit your nomination using the nomination form above. We will contact you to clarify any additional information that is required. Your nomination will be shared with an advisory panel for consideration against the criteria. Meetings to decide which nominations are taken forward will take place in July and January. Please keep these timings in mind when applying. We will contact the building owner to seek permission to install the green plaque and prepare an application for listed building consent, if it is required. If you have a specific timeframe in mind, it helps if you have already secured building owner permission. Please note that Green Plaques cannot be placed on buildings owned by Grosvenor. The plaque wording is agreed. There is a maximum word count of 25 words for the plaque to be legible, or lower if the plaque is installed at height. There is a layout template for all plaques to ensure a legible and consistent style for plaques across the city. Logos are not usually possible if the plaque is to remain legible but there is space for a sponsor name at the bottom of the plaque. Your nomination is shared with ward councillors and a full report is prepared for formal approval by Cabinet Members. Following approval, your plaque is manufactured and installed. If you would like to organise an unveiling ceremony, we can provide an unveiling stand and curtain and help you with any logistics. It is your responsibility to organise and cover the cost of the ceremony and reception including microphones and speakers if required. Westminster Green Plaques are 18" diameter and weigh approximately 4kg. Recent green plaques Stanley Kwai-Tsun Tse SeeWoo, 18-20 Lisle Street, WC2H 7BA A community leader in London's Chinatown and founder of the SeeWoo Asian supermarket in 1975. A pioneer in bringing Chinese ingredients to London's restaurants and dinner tables, he was instrumental in shaping the area into the cultural hub it is today. The plaque was unveiled on Friday 24 May 2024. Find out more. Sir Hugh Casson Hereford Mansions, Hereford Road, W2 5BA The plaque was launched on Friday 1 September 2023 to commemorate the renowned architect with close links to the City of Westminster. He is credited with bridging the gap in art and architecture between traditionalists and modernists, most notably as Director of Architecture of the Festival Britain in 1951. Find out more. Royal Dental Hospital Edwardian Hampshire Hotel, Leicester Square, WC2H 7LH Unveiled on Wednesday 29 March 2023 to commemorate the oldest dental school in the UK, 1858 - 1985. Established as a teaching hospital to regulate and improve standards of dental care, it was first located at 32 Soho Square and achieved the backing of the Royal College of Surgeons. Under the patronage of King Edward VII, it became the Royal Dental Hospital in October 1901. Find out more. Rev Dr John Clifford Westbourne Park Baptist Church, Westbourne Park Villas, W2 5DX Unveiled on Sunday 11 September 2022 to commemorate Rev Dr John Clifford (1836-1923), a world-renowned social reformer and leader of the Baptist Church. He became a Minister at Praed Street Baptist Church in Paddington in 1858 where he remained until 1876 when the growth of his congregation led to the opening of a new chapel in Westbourne Park. He became a national political figure in 1899 and helped to establish Westbourne Park Institute in Paddington to provide free adult education amongst many other achievements of national and international significance. Windrush Generation Paddington Station, Clocktower Arch (platform 1), Praed Street, Paddington, W2 1HB Unveiled on Windrush Day, 22 June 2021 by Peter Straker. The plaque marks the arrival of Caribbean Citizens into Westminster and beyond who came to help rebuild war-torn Britain from 1948. Find out more. Middlesex Hospital Medical School 33 Cleveland Street, Fitzrovia, W1T 4JG Installed on Tuesday 20 October 2020 to commemorate the discovery of the hormone Aldosterone by James F Tait, Sylvia A Simpson and Hilary M Grundy in 1952. Westminster Hospital Dean Ryle Street (off Horseferry Road), SW1P 4DA Unveiled on Monday 10 February 2020 by Rennie and Audrey Hoare, descendants of Henry Hoare who was one of the founding donors in 1719. Westminster Hospital was the first hospital in the world funded by charitable giving and became Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in 1993. Sir Alan Dawtry Pimlico tube station underpass, 2 Bessborough Street, SW1V 2PU Unveiled by Lord Mayor of Westminster, Cllr Ruth Bush, Lady Dawtry and Sir Rodney Brooke on 8 February 2020 Maiden Lane recording studios 31 Maiden Lane, Covent Garden, WC2E 7JS Unveiled by Roger Taylor from Queen on Wednesday 4 December 2019 Lady Jane boutique 29 Carnaby Street, London, W1F 7DH Unveiled by former owners Henry Moss and the family of Harry Fox on Thursday 10 October 2019 Centenary of GCHQ Watergate House, 13-15 York Buildings, London, WC2N 6JU Unveiled by Her Majesty The Queen on Thursday 14 February 2019 The Old Paddington Town Hall Paddington Exchange, 8 Hermitage Street, London, W2 1PW Unveiled on Tuesday 30 October 2018 Darbourne and Darke architects Morgan House, Lillington Gardens Estate, SW1V 2LF Unveiled on Saturday 29 September 2018 Captain Thomas Riversdale Colyer-Fergusson Orchard Court, corner of Fitzhardinge Street and Seymour Mews, Marylebone, W1H Unveiled on Tuesday 19 December 2017 Lord John Store 43 Carnaby Street, W1F 7EA Unveiled on Wednesday 22 November 2017 William Henry Hudson 11 Leinster Square, W2 4PL Unveiled on 16 May 2017 The Ivy Restaurant 1-5 West Street, WC2H 9NQ Unveiled on 17 January 2017 Vince Man’s Shop 5 Newburgh Street, W1F 7RG Unveiled on 9 November 2016 The Austrian Centre 124 Westbourne Terrace, W2 6QJ Unveiled on 13 October 2016 Professor Cecilia Vajda 105 Hallam Street, W1W Unveiled on 28 April 2016 See all green plaques in Westminster Blue plaques To learn more about the blue plaques in London, please contact English Heritage. This is a separate scheme with different criteria. Advisory panel Rachel Anthony, The City of Westminster Guide Lecturers Association Helen Glew, Senior Lecturer in History, University of Westminster Gillian Staples, Archives, Collections & Resources Lead, Westminster City Council Colin Thom, Senior Research Associate, Survey of London, UCL Faculty of the Built Environment
2695	dbpedia	2	50	https://www.worldofinteriors.com/story/blue-plaque-danny-coope	en	Danny Coope’s plaques for working people bring joy to Walthamstow – and beyond	https://media.worldofint…-30x30foamex.jpg	https://media.worldofint…-30x30foamex.jpg	[ "https://www.worldofinteriors.com/verso/static/world-of-interiors/assets/logo.svg", "https://www.worldofinteriors.com/verso/static/world-of-interiors/assets/logo-header.svg", "https://media.worldofinteriors.com/photos/65bcdab5fe1193582189c0e0/16:9/w_2560%2Cc_limit/Hero_fanny-akroyd-hebden-throstle-spinner-30x30...	[]	[]	[ "visual arts" ]	null	[ "Holly E J Black", "Author: Harriet Thorpe", "Author: Ruth Guilding", "Author: Marella Caracciolo Chia", "Author: Louise Long", "Author: Ivan Shaw", "Condé Nast" ]	2024-02-07T06:00:00+00:00	Danny Coope’s plaques for working people bring joy to Walthamstow – and beyond	en	https://www.worldofinteriors.com/verso/static/world-of-interiors/assets/favicon.ico	The World Of Interiors	https://www.worldofinteriors.com/story/blue-plaque-danny-coope	One might be forgiven for assuming that an inordinate number of famous faces once lived in Walthamstow. On almost every street in this east London neighbourhood a blue plaque can be found adorning a window, or displayed on the shop front of a local business. While there are indeed officially sanctioned commemorations to esteemed residents such as William Morris and Harry Beck (who designed the London Underground map), a second glance at these particular stickered roundels reveals the lives of much more ordinary folk. You will spot tea tasters and eel- shop keepers, fancy pickle fillers and ostrich-feather curlers, butter boys, banknote engravers, matrons, bakers and barmaids; all of them reveal a town that has evolved from rural outpost to city enclave. My own home was once the residence of Winifred Ada Pearcey, a ‘xylonite bristle dresser’ who presumably spent her days attending to celluloid hairbrushes made at a local plastics factory. The idea of commemorating everyday residents – and delighting in the enormous array of very particular professions that once filled the census – is the work of Danny Coope, an illustrator and designer who called Walthamstow home for almost two decades before moving to the Sussex seaside in 2017. What began as a personal project researching family ancestry turned into a comprehensive catalogue of former occupants at his E17 address. ‘I’d soon created a list of residents dating back to 1851, and before I knew it, I’d done our neighbours’ house and quite quickly every other house on the street.’ He decided to share his findings as part of the Walthamstow Art Trail in 2011, designing plaques based on the famed English Heritage roundels that neighbours could display from the windows of their Victorian terraces. This was the beginning of ‘The Street of Blue Plaques’, a passion project turned business that has stretched beyond the London boroughs and across the country, from Liverpool to the Isle of Wight. Interested parties can now purchase a vinyl sticker or framed print celebrating a former resident, which features a few choice details about their life. While Coope was originally slightly worried that English Heritage might take offence to his homage, he was pleasantly surprised when a representative visited the Walthamstow trail and commended his work. In fact, numerous organisations across the country celebrate local individuals through distinctive plates, from councils to heritage societies, all of which have their own special designs. The success of the grassroots project testifies to the power of quotidian social history, not to mention neighbourhood pride. Coope is hopeful his plaques will encourage passers-by to go down the rabbit hole and learn more about life in their locality. ‘I want to put questions in people’s minds, so then they might go off and research a profession or cottage industry in the area,’ he says, adding: ‘it brings neighbours together too, it’s a point of conversation and shared interest.’ Despite this emphasis on the local, international threads are often woven into the tapestry, as was the case in one Coope’s earliest discoveries, celebrated during that first art trail. As he explains: ‘A couple visiting from Australia just so happened to walk up the street to see where an ancestor of theirs had lived. To everyone’s amazement I’d done a blue plaque for him, a dairy keeper, who had been found guilty of the crime of watering down milk and was consequently transported to Australia.’ Such coincidences delight Coope, who now has an illustrious roster of defunct professions, as well as nods to influential individuals who probably should have an official plaque too. These include Dr Alice Vickery, the first British woman to qualify as a chemist and pharmacist, and a member of the Women’s Freedom League. She was a pioneer in birth-control advice among the poor of south London (she lived in Dulwich), and while her son is recognised with an English Heritage plaque for founding the Family Planning Association, her work is not acknowledged. ‘The homeowner and I both wanted to nominate her for a genuine blue plaque,’ says Coope – ‘that went to the committee in December 2023, but a decision hasn’t yet been announced.’ In other instances, he has also been keen to recognise the legacies of women who performed ‘unpaid house duties’ (as they are described in the 1939 register), alluding to, of course, the often under-appreciated role of wife and mother. For Coope, remembering these individuals is just as significant as those with more remarkable-sounding occupations. ‘I feel honoured to be drawing attention to a snapshot in people’s lives, of people who slept under the same roof as us and trod the same floorboards, many years ago,’ he says. ‘I’m remembering, in my small way, a stranger’s existence that might otherwise never be thought of again.’ For more information, visit streetofblueplaques.co.uk
2695	dbpedia	2	46	https://londoncheapo.com/entertainment/a-walking-tour-of-blue-plaques-in-bloomsbury/	en	A Walking Tour of Blue Plaques in Bloomsbury	https://cdn.cheapoguides…2314-562x421.jpg	https://cdn.cheapoguides…2314-562x421.jpg	[ "https://cdn.cheapoguides.com/wp-content/themes/cheapo_theme/assets/img/logos/londoncheapo/logo.svg.gzip", "https://cdn.cheapoguides.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/12/blue-plaque-bloomsbury-GettyImages-1425422314-1280x600.jpg 1280w, https://cdn.cheapoguides.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/12/blue-plaque-...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[ "Becky Lima-Matthews", "London Cheapo" ]	2022-12-16T08:23:03+01:00	There are over 950 blue plaques across London, but many are clustered together in particular areas, perfect for strolling around town	en	https://cdn.cheapoguides.com/wp-content/themes/cheapo_theme/assets/img/icons/londoncheapo/favicon.ico.gzip	London Cheapo	https://londoncheapo.com/entertainment/a-walking-tour-of-blue-plaques-in-bloomsbury/	London’s famous blue plaques commemorate the homes or workplaces of notable people from throughout history in fields including education, architecture, law, science, medicine, radio and television and literature. The scheme started in 1866, and it’s believed to be the oldest of its kind in the world. There are over 950 blue plaques across London, but many are clustered together in particular areas, perfect for strolling around town. Here’s our guide to the writers, artists and scientists who are honoured by blue plaques in Bloomsbury. How to find Blue Plaques in London To get started, it’s worth downloading the Blue Plaques app, which is free for Android or iPhone. That’s the easiest way to find the ones that are nearby, and you can also search by London Borough or by category. Westminster is the borough with the most blue plaques, it has over 300 of them Kensington and Chelsea is second with 175, and Camden comes in third with 166. The app also has two self-guided walks: the Soho Creatives and Visionaries tour is great if you’re short on time, and at 45 minutes, you could even squeeze it into a lunch break if you work nearby. The Literary Kensington walk will take 90 minutes, if you’re looking for a leisurely weekend walk. Where to start the Bloomsbury Blue Plaque Walk Bloomsbury is in the borough of Camden, the nearest tube station is Russell Square on the Piccadilly Line, but it’s a short walk or bus ride from King’s Cross, Euston, Goodge Street, Holborn or Tottenham Court Road. Bloomsbury and nearby Fitzrovia are also home to several pretty squares, and you’ll be able to spot plenty of blue plaques by heading to Bedford Square, Tavistock Square, Gordon Square and Russell Square. Alternatively, you can focus on a particular category: Literary Blue Plaques in Bloomsbury The Bloomsbury Set, Brunswick Square Bloomsbury was famously the home of the The Bloomsbury Group aka The Bloomsbury Set, a group of writers, artists, philosophers and intellectuals. Members included the writers Virginia Woolf and Leonard Woolf, artist Duncan Grant, economist John Maynard Keynes and author and psychoanalyst Adrian Stephen. The building at what was No.38 Brunswick Square is now the home of the UCL School of Pharmacy. But in 1911-1912 it was a townhouse, and home to the aforementioned Bloomsbury Set members, in one of London’s cleverest house shares. The blue plaque was put up by the Marchmont Association, and isn’t an official English Heritage one, but worth a visit if you want to tip your hat to the Bloomsbury Set Charles Dickens, Novelist (1812-1870) Unlike many of the blue plaque addresses which are private residences or businesses, you can take a look around the Victorian novelist’s house. These days it’s the home of Charles Dickens Museum and it’s set up as it was when Dickens lived there. The writer only lived there briefly, from 1837-1839. But prolific guy that he was, Dickens spent much of that time working on his early novels, including Oliver Twist. 48 Doughty Street, London, WC1N 2LX Virginia Woolf, Novelist and Critic (1882-1941) Virginia Woolf (née Stephen) moved about the Bloomsbury area, and she lived at this address before her marriage to fellow writer in 1912. During her five year tenancy, the writer hosted many Bloomsbury Group gatherings, so we’ll allow it even though it’s technically Fitzrovia. It was here where Woolf began work on her first novel The Voyage Out. You get a two-for-one on blue plaques at this address too, playwright George Bernad Shaw was the tenant before Virginia Woolf. 29 Fitzroy Square, Fitzrovia, London, W1T 5LP Dorothy L. Sayers, Novelist, Poet and Playwright (1893-1957) Agatha Christie may be the world’s best selling novelist, but there’s another mystery writer who penned 16 crime novels including the brilliantly-titled Murder Must Advertise. Sayers lived at Great James Street from 1921-1929 and her plaque commemorates her detective stories although she also wrote plays, poems and short story collections. 24 Great James Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1N 3ES, Lady Ottoline Morrell, Literary Hostess Born in an era when wealthy folk could have occupations like Literary Hostess and Patron of the Arts and still be taken seriously(ish). The 20th century socialite was known for her lavish parties and thought to be the inspiration for the titular character in DH Lawrence’s Lady Chatterley’s Lover. You can’t visit the house, but you can raise a glass to patrons of the pints aka the owners of The Lady Ottoline pub nearby on Northington Street. 10 Gower Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 6DP Science & Medicine Blue Plaques in Bloomsbury Charles Darwin , Naturalist and Geologist (1809-1882) The celebrated 19th century scientist, best known for The Origin of Species, his groundbreaking theory of evolution lived in a house on this site. Darwin’s former home is now appropriately a UCL Biological Sciences building. He moved to Gower Street for a brief time in 1838, although it seems city life didn’t suit him too well. But if you want to see a house where he lived and worked happily for many years, you can visit Down House in Kent. (site of) 110 Gower Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 6BT Sir Victor Horsley, Neurosurgery and Social Reformer (1857-1916) Sir Victor Horsely is believed to have been the world’s first neurosurgeon and his pioneering work also helped to eradicate rabies in Britain. Horsley lived at Gower Street when he was working as a surgeon at University College Hospital (UCH), and it was during this time when he was elected to the Royal Society of Surgeons. The building is now a Grade II listed building and is now part of a hostel for medical students. He went on to support women’s suffrage and sex education and died while volunteering for active service during WW1 in what is now Iraq. 129 Gower Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 6AP Lillian Lyndsay, The First Woman Dentist in Britain (1871-1960) Women generally fare better in the literary category than in the field of medicine. But Lillian Lindsay stands out as she’s also a trailblazer, she is the first woman dentist to qualify in the UK. Studying dentistry was no easy feat for a woman in the 1890s, and she actually wanted to work with deaf children, but The Royal College of Surgeons wouldn’t admit women and she was finally accepted at the Edinburgh Dental Hospital and School. The plaque in Bloomsbury was only erected in 2019 (although she was commemorated at another address in Islington which has since been demolished. 23 Russell Square, Bloomsbury, London, WC1H 0XG Artist Blue Plaques in Bloomsbury The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood (Founded in 1848) Before the Bloomsbury Set took over the area, this part of town was home to the The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, later known as the Pre-Raphaelites. The PRB were a collective of wealthy artists and poets founded by John Everett Millais, Dante Gabriel Rossetti and William Holman Hunt in Millais’ family home on Gower Street. They formed as a reaction against what they believed to be the artificial historical approach to painting of the The Royal Academy, and took their name from the pre Raphael Italian art of the 14th and 15th centuries. 7 Gower Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 6HA Randolph Caldecott, Artist and Book Illustrator (1846-1886) British artist and illustrator Randolph Caldecott’s work was recognised in the US as well as here in the UK The annual Caldecott Medal was set up by the Association for Library Service to Children in recognition of the year’s most distinguished children’s picture books. The site of Cadelcott’s old house on Great Russell Street is now home to the rather beautiful, teal-fronted Jarndyce Antiquarian Booksellers. 46 Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 3PA George Du Maurier, Artist and Writer (1834-1886) French born Victorian author and cartoonist George Du Maurier was known for his illustrations in the satirical Punch magazine. He also illustrated The Notting Hill Mystery, believed to be the first-ever detective novel. Du Maurier also wrote several novels including the Gothic tale Trilby and was the grandfather of novelist Daphne Du Maurier. 91 Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1B 3PS Other notable sights and stop offs in Bloomsbury In keeping with the literary theme of this walk, Bloomsbury is also a great place to stop off and peruse books or have a cuppa and slice of cake.
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2695	dbpedia	2	11	https://ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/ap-top-news/2023/09/19/making-a-mark-londons-historic-blue-plaques-seek-more-diversity-as-1000th-marker-is-unveiled	en	Londonâs historic blue plaques seek more diversity as 1,000th marker is unveiled	https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/Britain_Blue_Plaques_Diversity_69074	https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/TWCNews/Britain_Blue_Plaques_Diversity_69074	[ "https://ny1.com/etc/designs/news/clientlibs/css/images/ki-accountSignOut-icon.png", "https://ny1.com/etc/designs/news/clientlibs/css/images/ki-x-alt.png", "https://images.spectrumnews1.com/is/image/SpectrumNews/newsLocationsSourceGeneric?fmt=png-alpha", "https://ny1.com/etc/designs/news/clientlibs/css/images...	[]	[]	[ "AP Top News International", "AP Online Top General Headlines", "Associated Press", "AP Top News - L-TWC Regions", "AP Online Top International Headlines", "AP Top News General", "AP Top News" ]	null	[ "Associated Press" ]	2023-09-19T00:00:00	English Heritage has unveiled its 1,000th blue plaque, the famous discs that dot the walls of buildings throughout London to mark the places where scientists, artists, politicians and activists have made history	en	/etc/designs/news/clientlibs/css/images/favicon-latest/favicon.svg		https://ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/ap-top-news/2023/09/19/making-a-mark-londons-historic-blue-plaques-seek-more-diversity-as-1000th-marker-is-unveiled
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2695	dbpedia	3	71	https://balabanovaallover.com/st-pauls-westminster-tower-of-london/	en	St Paul's, Westminster and Tower of London	https://balabanovaallove…5-1-1024x576.jpg	https://balabanovaallove…5-1-1024x576.jpg	[ "https://balabanovaallover.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/cropped-2016-10-13-09.16.21.jpg", "https://i0.wp.com/balabanovaallover.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024-01-15-11.06.15-1.jpg?resize=2560%2C1200&ssl=1", "https://i0.wp.com/balabanovaallover.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024-01-15-09.29.55-1-576x1024....	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[ "Nadya B", "www.facebook.com", "balabanovaallover.com" ]	2024-06-29T14:32:00+00:00	]London, UK, Jan 15, 2024] On my last visit to London, I had walked by St Paul’s cathedral but since I was still a travel newbie, I didn’t go inside. I rectified this mistake on this trip! Entry was included with our London city pass. St Paul’s cathedral is Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece. He was commissioned to design the church after the Great Fire of London in 1666. There has been a... Read More	en	https://s0.wp.com/i/webclip.png	Balabanova All Over	https://balabanovaallover.com/st-pauls-westminster-tower-of-london/	]London, UK, Jan 15, 2024] On my last visit to London, I had walked by St Paul’s cathedral but since I was still a travel newbie, I didn’t go inside. I rectified this mistake on this trip! Entry was included with our London city pass. St Paul’s cathedral is Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece. He was commissioned to design the church after the Great Fire of London in 1666. There has been a church at this spot since 604 AD. The current building was finished in 1710. The exterior of the cathedral is incredible. The 365-ft high Baroque dome is set on classical columns capped with a lantern topped by a 6-ft ball and finished with a cross. Inside, the nave is huge. This is the 4th largest church in Europe, after St Peter’s in Rome and the cathedrals in Seville and Milan. This is the only cathedral in London with a dome. It’s painted with scenes from the life of St Paul. There are actually 3 domes, each nested inside the other. Next, we ascended the 528 to the top of the dome. There are 3 levels, called galleries. Each level offers something different. First is the Whispering gallery, 257 steps up to the base of the dome on the interior of the church. It’s a circular walkway which hugs the base of the dome structure, offering an amazing view of the cathedral floor far below. Christopher Wren did not design it with acoustics in mind, but visitors quickly picked up on this quirk. Whisper facing the wall and anyone positioned down the walkway, even on the other side, will be able to hear you. The scenes from the life of St Paul, which were painted on the inside of the dome, were much easier to see from up here, and there were plaques explaining them. For some reason, no photos were allowed here. The Stone gallery is on the outside of the church. There is a large balcony here but you can’t see the dome itself and the views of the city are obstructed by the balcony. From there, the Golden gallery is up a long, tight metal staircase to the top of the cupola. There are stunning, unobstructed views of the city but the balcony is tiny. Looking west, you see the London Eye and Big Ben, all part of what used to be the city of Westminster, while St. Paul’s marked the center of London proper. Finally, we checked out the crypt. We saw the tombs of Lord Nelson (directly below the dome) and the Duke of Wellington. Westminster Abbey was our next stop. This has been the coronation spot for British monarchs since 1066. Thanks to our city pass, we could show up any time rather than book in advance, and the entry fee was included. It is also the burial site of more than 3,300 people, many prominent in British history: monarchs, prime ministers, poets laureate, actors, scientists, military leaders, and the Unknown Warrior. The inside was really impressive, but I found the many tombs overwhelming. My favorite parts were the nave and the ceiling of the Lady Chapel. I found the courtyard refreshing after the crowds and tombs inside. It was early afternoon by then, and we decided to do something close to our hotel to wrap up the day. We went to the Tower of London, where we saw the Crown Jewels – a favorite of mine from 2014. This time, I also checked out the White Tower. It provided accommodation for the king and his representatives, and housed St John’s chapel. Today, it houses the Royal Armories collections. In the evening, I had dinner with a middle school friend of mine who lives in London. On the way there, I noticed the crescent moon was perfectly positioned over the Shard. It was a good thing I was paying attention in the underground. A unique feature of the London underground is that the same line can split and go to different places. All of this is, of course, well signed and announced, but you still have to be paying attention.
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2695	dbpedia	1	91	https://medium.com/%40samanthaspeirs/breaking-down-londons-boroughs-the-city-of-westminster-a90699f0a3f2	en	Breaking down London’s boroughs: The City of Westminster	https://miro.medium.com/…dOju-_C3kfg.jpeg	https://miro.medium.com/…dOju-_C3kfg.jpeg	[ "https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fill:64:64/1dmbNkD5D-u45r44go_cf0g.png", "https://miro.medium.com/v2/da:true/resize:fill:88:88/1-cGtZg-_bl12QOs4r6a4Bg.gif", "https://miro.medium.com/v2/da:true/resize:fill:144:144/1*-cGtZg-_bl12QOs4r6a4Bg.gif" ]	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[ "Samantha", "medium.com" ]	2023-02-25T20:07:00.271000+00:00	Each week, I will write about one of London’s boroughs. I previously explained how London is divided up and what boroughs are so be sure to check that out first. There are 32 boroughs that make up…	en	https://miro.medium.com/v2/5d8de952517e8160e40ef9841c781cdc14a5db313057fa3c3de41c6f5b494b19	Medium	https://medium.com/@samanthaspeirs/breaking-down-londons-boroughs-the-city-of-westminster-a90699f0a3f2	Each week, I will write about one of London’s boroughs. I previously explained how London is divided up and what boroughs are so be sure to check that out first. There are 32 boroughs that make up London, plus the non-borough division the City of London. (Previous borough articles: 1). Borough 2: The City of Westminster The first actual borough of London’s 32 boroughs is the world-renowned City of Westminster. Yes, this is the borough home to famous landmarks like Big Ben, The West End, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and more. It is, of course, the site of much of the British government. Like the non-borough City of London, this borough also has the added distinction of being a city in its own right. It is the only London borough to have this distinction. *Full disclosure: this is the borough I live in, but I’ll try to refrain from too much personal opinion. First and foremost: the history!
2695	dbpedia	2	93	https://www.mapsinternational.co.uk/scratch-off-london-s-blue-plaques-print-pinboard-wood-frame-white.html	en	English Heritage Scratch Off London's Blue Plaques Print (Pinboard & wood frame - White)	https://www.mapsinternat…1732_3_bwwhi.jpg	https://www.mapsinternat…1732_3_bwwhi.jpg	[ "https://www.mapsinternational.co.uk/pub/media/wysiwyg/home-1/default.png", "https://www.mapsinternational.co.uk/pub/media/logo/stores/1/mi-logo.png", "https://www.mapsinternational.co.uk/pub/media/wysiwyg/mi-logo-mobile.png", "https://www.mapsinternational.co.uk/pub/media/wysiwyg/home-1/World-Map-Posters.jpg...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[]	null	Collaborating with English Heritage, we have added another edition map print to our Collect & Scratch range, of English Heritage London's Blue Plaque sites. Displaying a curated selection of 220 Blue Plaques, experience the residences of London's most not	en	https://www.mapsinternat…que-grey-RGB.png	Maps International	https://www.mapsinternational.co.uk/scratch-off-london-s-blue-plaques-print-pinboard-wood-frame-white.html	Wood frame Made from real ayous wood, with a choice of white, black or teak stain finish (subject to availability). Wooden framed maps are supplied with acrylic glazing unless otherwise stated. Pinboard wood frame - Mounted onto Kapa mount foam centred board and then placed in a wood frame. There is no perspex glazing with frame. Laminated, pinboard and wooden frame - Laminated, mounted onto Kapa mount foam centred board and then placed in a wood frame. There is no perspex glazing with frame. Ready to be hung on the wall, your map will be supplied with a hanging kit. You are also able to use your map with drawing pins allowing personalisation and the ability to plan travels. Laminated, pinboard mounted and framed Matt laminated, mounted onto Kapa mount foam centred board with a PVC frame 20mm wide with a choice of brushed aluminium, dark oak or black colour. Ready to be hung on the wall of any office or branch, your map will be supplied with a hanging kit. Ready to be hung on the wall, your map will be supplied with a hanging kit. You are also able to use your map with drawing pins allowing personalisation and the ability to plan travels. Wallpaper Fitting and installation Our pre-pasted wallpaper from HP needs no additional adhesive and is so simple to install that you won't need to pay for a commercial decorator to do it for you (although we have fitters available should you wish - call us on 01993 880 939 to discuss). Wallpaper details The wallpaper is PVC free and is printed using HP's Latex inks ensuring you get a more environmentally friendly mural compared to one produced with solvent inks. It is also odor-free making it safe for all rooms in the home and commercial interiors where the initial solvent smell would be an issue such as schools, restaurants, cafes and offices. The ultra smooth finish and the latex base of the inks provide vivid colour graphics with high-definition detail. Removal When the time comes to redecorate, the wallpaper is so easy to remove that HP provide a warranty for clean removal making it ideal for exhibition graphics or rented properties. You can then package up the stripped wall covering and recycle it through HP's Planet Partners Recycling Program. Bespoke mapping wallpaper If this standard pre-pasted Wallpaper map is not quite what you're looking for then we offer a bespoke wallpaper service. You can request the exact size to fit your wall and even change the design and colours of the map. Additionally we offer a range of different wallpaper finish options including smooth, laminated and magnetic lined wallpaper. Call our team on 01993 880 939 and they will talk you through all the options. Alternatively email us on [email protected] with your details.
2695	dbpedia	2	1	https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/about-blue-plaques/	en	About Blue Plaques	https://www.english-heri…b-item-image.jpg	https://www.english-heri…b-item-image.jpg	[ "https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/siteassets/home/visit/blue-plaques/about-the-scheme/about-blue-plaques-header.jpg?w=1440&h=612&mode=crop&scale=both&quality=100&anchor=NoFocus&WebsiteVersion=20200219", "https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/siteassets/home/visit/blue-plaques/blue-plaques-stories/find-a-plaque-h...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[]	null	Learn all about London’s iconic blue plaques scheme.			English Heritage	https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/about-blue-plaques/	Quiz: How well do you know Londoners with blue plaques? Do you know your political pioneers from your ground-breaking scientists? Can you name the eminent authors who lived at the same address? Test your knowledge famous former residents of London with our blue plaques quiz. Take the quiz The English Heritage Scheme English Heritage has run the London blue plaques scheme since 1986, when it had already been in existence for 120 years. Before that it was run by three bodies in succession – the (Royal) Society of Arts, the London County Council and the Greater London Council. Outside London, many local councils, civic societies and other organisations run similar plaque schemes. English Heritage piloted a national project between 2000 and 2005, but found that much of the ground had already been covered, so we decided to retain the London-only focus. More about the scheme's history Who Can Get a Plaque? To be awarded an official English Heritage plaque, the proposed recipient must have died at least 20 years ago. This is to help ensure that the decision about whether or not to shortlist a candidate is made with a sufficient degree of hindsight. However, plaques are as much about the buildings in which people lived and worked as about the subjects being commemorated – the intrinsic aim of English Heritage blue plaques is to celebrate the relationship between people and place. For this reason, we only erect a plaque if there is a surviving building closely associated with the person in question. In the past, different criteria were sometimes used: some plaques were put up to mark the site of a house which has since been demolished, and the 20-year rule did not always apply. The plaque to Napoleon III, for example – the oldest to survive – went up when he was still alive. However, the criteria are now applied without exception. The English Heritage scheme relies on nominations from the public, so if you think someone deserves a plaque, and fits the criteria for acceptance, please let us know. Find out how to propose a plaque How to spot a plaque Not all plaques in the official English Heritage scheme are blue. The famous blue roundel that we recognise today only became the standard design after the Second World War. Although the very first plaques were blue, plaque-makers experimented with brown, terracotta, green, bronze, lead and stone plaques in the early years. Different shapes, including squares and rectangles, have also been used. You can tell that a plaque is an ‘official’ one if it bears the name of one of the four successive bodies that have run the scheme – the Society of Arts, the London County Council, the Greater London Council or English Heritage. You can also search for the plaque to check if it’s part of our scheme. Read more about plaque designs Built to Last: The Making of a Blue Plaque Many of London’s blue plaques are hand made in Cornwall by the Ashworth family. Frank and Sue are highly skilled artisan craftspeople who have been making the plaques since 1984. Over the years they have perfected the recipe and techniques for creating plaques that will last as long as any building. We went to meet them as they were making Freddie Mercury’s blue plaque to learn more about how the plaques are made.
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2695	dbpedia	3	92	https://sw1.london/2016/12/walk-westminster/	en	A walk in Westminster & St. James's	https://secureservercdn.…?time=1662133248	https://secureservercdn.…?time=1662133248	[ "https://daf209.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Logo-2.png", "https://daf209.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Lord-Reith-Plaque.jpg", "https://daf209.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/St-Johns-Smith-Square-1024x789.jpg", "https://daf209.p3cdn1.secureserver...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[ "Staff" ]	2016-12-21T14:49:32+00:00	The SW1 neighbourhood has plenty of historic sites and places to visit and can easily be explored by foot. For example, one popular walk takes you through the City of Westminster. Have […]	en		SW1.London	https://sw1.london/2016/12/walk-westminster/	The SW1 neighbourhood has plenty of historic sites and places to visit and can easily be explored by foot. For example, one popular walk takes you through the City of Westminster. Have you noticed before that although Westminster has the Abbey at its heart, there are no indications of the medieval street pattern or street names to suggest an old city? This is because the City of Westminster is in fact not a “real” city. The City of Westminster as an entity is really rather young– gaining a city charter and a mayor only in 1900. Stop One: 55 Broadway 55 Broadway is the historic home of Transport for London (TfL) but it was actually built between 1927 – 1929 by its main predecessor, the Underground Electric Railway Company of London above St. James’s Park Station. It is what architectural historian Sir Nikolaus Pevsner calls a “bold building for its date”. It was designed by Charles Holden the architect responsible for many of the iconic Underground Stations of the 1920s and 1930s and has reliefs by a number of sculptors including Jacob Epstein, Henry Moore and Eric Gill. There is a nice touch on the Broadway facade where there is a foundation stone. Interestingly it reads: “Metropolitan District Railway Company. This stone was laid on 24 September 1928 by Thomas Auton, Housekeeper, 1899 – 1929 for 43 years a servant of the companies.” The Metropolitan District Railways provided the main services through St James’s Park station. Another little curiosity at 55 Broadway are the train indicators inside the reception area just off the station ticket hall. These show, on a large paper disc, the passing of trains each way at a single point on each of six lines (Bakerloo, Central, District, Metropolitan Northern and Piccadilly). There are only six lines because the Circle Line wasn’t counted, before part of the Metropolitan became the Hammersmith & City line, before the Victoria and Jubilee lines were built and before the Waterloo & City line was taken over by the Underground. To continue the walk, leave the station on the Queen Anne’s Gate side and cross the road walking down the right hand side of the new building ahead. Stop Two: Queen Anne’s Gate Today, a large 1970s block designed by Basil Spence and formerly occupied by the Home Office dominates the view. While architecturally, it is not the most beautiful building, there are two interesting things about what preceded this building. First, British philosopher Jeremy Bentham used to live there. His skeleton can be found fully clothed, with a wax head at University College London. Second, this was the site of Queen Anne’s Mansions, a 14 storey block of flats built in the 1870s.The height caused some controversy not least because it is said that Queen Victoria could no longer view the Houses of Parliament from Buckingham Palace. The London Building Act 1894 was the response. The Act limited buildings to 80 feet and remained in place until after the WWII. This prevented skyscrapers being built in London in the 1920s and 1930s and had a huge influence on how London developed. Walk down Queen Anne’s Gate following the road as it turns right. Amazingly there are no less than six Blue Plaques in this short but wonderful early 18th century street, including Lord Palmerston, who was born at No 20. Continue walking straight ahead and follow the road as it swerves to the left and becomes Old Queen Street. Stop Three: Old Queen Street Old Queen Street is another lovely street. At No 11 a blue plaque indicates that the houses were built in the famous William and Mary style between about 1690 – 1700. Next door was the home of Richard Savage (4th Earl Rivers) who was Governor of the Tower of London from 1660 – 1712. Continue to the end of Old Queen Street and turn right into Storey’s Gate. Ignore some of the traditional big sights (Westminster Abbey, Central Hall Westminster and the QEII Conference Centre) and cross Victoria Street,through the archway into Dean’s Yard. Stop Four: Dean’s Yard As you enter Dean’s Yard you find yourself in a different world, far way from the hustle and bustle of Victoria Street. Walking to the left and then turning right you will pass Westminster School. It’s a private school, but take a peek through the gate . The statue by the step shows Queen Elizabeth I in celebration of her re-founding the school in 1588. Continue through the gateway and walk down Tufton Street. Stop Five: Tufton Street Almost side by side are two ecclesiastical suppliers: Watts & Co and Wippel & Co. It is rare to find such places nowadays. Walk back towards the gateway and turn right into Great College Street, then turn right into Barton Street. Stop Six: Barton Street The next stop takes you down a wonderful series of 18th century streets, starting with Barton Street – dating back to 1722. There are two blue plaques at opposite ends of the street : T E Lawrence, better known as Lawrence of Arabia at No 14 and at No 6 Lord Reith, the founding father of the BBC, who both lived on Barton Street in the early 20th century. Follow Barton Street left around the corner to Cowley Street, then turn right towards Lord North Street. Lord North Street Another lovely 18th century street with wonderful details and St John’s Church framed at the end. A fading painted sign on the wall of Number 8 indicates that there used to be an air raid shelter, dating back to WWII. Continue towards Smith Square. Stop Seven: Smith Square Smith Square was named after Henry Smith who owned land in the area, but it was his father, also Henry Smith, who provided the site for the centrepiece of the square – St Johns. Built between 1713 and 1728 by Thomas Archer and severely damaged during WWII, it was superbly restored as a concert hall in the 1960s. The north side of the Square is lined by 18th century buildings, but the south side shows a more modern architectural style. In the south west corner is the former Conservative Central Office, now housing the European Commission Representative to the UK and the European Parliament’s Information Office. Exit Smith Square using Dean Trench Street leading towards Tufton Street. From here you can do a short detour to the right to see two City of Westminster Green Plaques: writer Siegfried Sassoon who lived and worked at a house at Number 54 from 1919 to1925 and opposite film maker Sir Michael Balcon who lived at No 57A between 1927 and 1939. Just further up on Tufton Court is a Blue Plaque dedicated to Eleanor Rathbone who was a pioneer of family allowances. Walk back down Tufton Street towards Horseferry Road, cross and enter St John’s Gardens. Before you cross, take a look at the stone at the corner, which was the foundation stone for Mr Fegan’s house for Orphan Boys laid on 20th May 1912. Stop Eight: St John’s Gardens These gardens were originally the burial ground for St John’s Smith Square, dating from 1731. It soon became hopelessly overcrowded in the 18th century, but was not formally closed until 1853. It was converted to a garden in the 1880s and now provides a welcome bit of green space in the neighbourhood. On the left side is the former Westminster Hospital and on the right side is the former Nurses Home, both converted into apartment blocks. Around the sides are various tombstones, mostly so weatherworn as to be unreadable. Leave St John’s Gardens on the opposite side of where you entered, and take a look at Neville House. Stop Nine: Neville House – Page Street (East) Neville House is an early 21st century residential block. Prior to this, an office block of the same name occupied the site, built in 1937. It was one of a number of 1930s offices building in the same style, with a chunky brick facade and horizontal metal framed windows. Other buildings were Abel House, Clelland House and Great Westminster House at the corner of Marsham Street and Horseferry Road. The Abel and Clelland Houses were refaced in 1985. The latter housed the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. It was demolished and replaced by Great Minster House built 1988 – 1992. Neville Housewas unusual for an office block because it housed a pub on the ground floor, the Paviours Arms. Now continue along Page Street, crossing Marsham Street. Stop Ten: Grosvenor Estate – Page Street (West) Grosvenor Estate is a housing development by Westminster City Council built in the early 1930s, designed and built by Edwin Lutyens, who was known for adapting traditional architectural styles to the requirements of his era . Grosvenor Estates was built in U shape blocks around courtyards and at the open end of the U there were in most places some little pavilion like buildings, which would have provided the estate with shops. Walking along Page Street, you reach Regency Street, and the famous Regency Cafe on the corner. The café was featured in many films and was recently voted 5th best restaurant in London! [button link=”https://londonpostcodewalks.wordpress.com/” color=”teal” window=”yes”]Adapted from: London Postcode Walks[/button]
2695	dbpedia	1	64	https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/lord-parkinson-at-heritage-day-hosted-by-the-heritage-alliance	en	Lord Parkinson at Heritage Day hosted by The Heritage Alliance	https://assets.publishin…inson_gov.uk.png	https://assets.publishin…inson_gov.uk.png	[ "https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6156db5e8fa8f52981d40c7b/Lord_Parkinson_gov.uk.png" ]	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[ "Department for Culture, Media and Sport" ]	2024-03-07T13:42:00+00:00	Lord Parkinson has delivered a speech to members of the heritage sector at the annual Heritage Day hosted by The Heritage Alliance.	en	/assets/static/favicon-f54816fc15997bd42cd90e4c50b896a1fc098c0c32957d4e5effbfa9f9b35e53.ico	GOV.UK	https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/lord-parkinson-at-heritage-day-hosted-by-the-heritage-alliance	Thank you for having me along to Heritage Day again – it’s a great pleasure to be back with you. Lizzie, Ingrid, and the whole team at the Heritage Alliance do us all a great service by bringing people together to share ideas and insights, champion our heritage heroes, and speak with a collective voice about what the sector needs to keep flourishing – reflecting the power of collaboration, as you have put it so well for your theme for this year. It’s a power you are harnessing for the sake of the millions of people who benefit from our heritage today, and for the sake of future generations. Heritage Day is a great opportunity to look back on the progress we’ve been able to make together over the past year, and to talk about some of the things we want to see next – perhaps all the more important in an election year. The past twelve months have provided some sad but powerful reminders of how much heritage means to us all – through the senseless loss (I would use a stronger term, but I’m mindful that criminal investigations are ongoing …) of the Crooked House pub in August, and the beloved tree in the Sycamore Gap of Hadrian’s Wall the following month. Both of these cases sparked immediate and visceral reactions, not just from people who lived nearby, but from around the world I think i’m right in saying the videos the National Trust put out about it were their most viewed ever. – a potent sign of the importance of our built and natural heritage. Heart-wrenching though both these cases were, they offered an important reminder of how much that shared heritage means to us all – and why it’s worth fighting for. When I stood before you last year at the Charterhouse, I set out some of the things I was keen to work on with you – so it’s gratifying to look back and see how much we’ve been able to do together. When we met last, the Levelling Up & Regeneration Bill had just arrived in the Lords – it’s now an Act of Parliament, putting protection for more of our heritage assets, including Scheduled Monuments and World Heritage Sites, on a statutory footing – and benefiting from some valuable improvements thanks to lobbying and engagement by people in this room. A quarter of a century since it arrived on the statute book, we’ve also updated the Treasure Act – widening the definition so that more of the extraordinary artefacts being discovered can be saved and shared with the public. And we announced the ratification of the 2003 UNESCO Convention on the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage – after twenty years of campaigning by many here today. We’ve also published guidance for custodians of contested heritage assets – a tricky issue, but one which benefited from the careful deliberations of our Heritage Advisory Board, and which I’m pleased to say was received with similar thoughtfulness. I’ve had the great honour of opening the National Trust’s Heritage and Rural Skills Centre in Oxfordshire, and English Heritage’s ‘reawakened’ Belsay Hall in Northumberland. I also had the pleasure of joining a meeting of the National Amenity Societies, and helping to launch the Heritage and Carbon report alongside Historic England, the National Trust, Grosvenor, Peabody, and the Crown Estate – a powerful example of collaboration there! We’ve done all that while designating over 170 listed buildings and Scheduled Monuments, helping the National Portrait Gallery to save Sir Joshua Reynolds’s Portrait of Mai for the nation, thanks to the largest ever donation from the National Heritage Memorial Fund, and support from across the sector, reuniting the three Thornborough Henges in the National Heritage Collection and publishing the Tentative List for new World Heritage Sites. This time last year, I announced my intention to expand the official Blue Plaques scheme across the country. Today, I’m proud to stand here and say we’ve done it. In September, we changed the law to enable the scheme which has been so brilliantly run i by English Heritage for many years to be expanded across the country. Thanks to some great work by Historic England (and responding to the demands of an impatient Minister!), we had the great pleasure two weeks ago of unveiling the first national Blue Plaque in Ilkley, to Daphne Steele, the first black matron in our National Health Service. Joining her son Robert in West Yorkshire to celebrate her life and legacy was one of the true highlights of my time in Government. We’ve already announced the next two plaques – honouring Clarice Cliff, one of the most influential ceramists of the 20th century, and George Harrison, the music icon and humanitarian. I’m looking forward to those being unveiled – and to seeing which other figures from all over the country will join them in the future once public nominations open in the summer. The new, national scheme will help us to tell the stories of a wider range of people – showing how people from towns, villages, and cities across this country went on to change the world, and I hope inspiring new generations to know that they can do the same. So thank you to everyone who worked together to make that happen so quickly. Last month, I was also delighted to join Historic England to mark the protection – through Grade II designation – of a number of historic gas lamps in Covent Garden. London’s gas lamps have been an integral part of the city’s identity for more than two centuries. From the novels of Charles Dickens and John Buchan to the adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Mary Poppins and The Muppet Christmas Carol, they’ve provided an evocative backdrop to many of our capital’s most cherished events and imaginings. When they were threatened, the London Gasketeers sprang into being to protect them. Thanks to their dedication, and the expert advice of Historic England, Westminster City Council has committed to preserve any gas lamps which are given listed status – a number which I’m delighted to say has already risen by a dozen, with many more under consideration. This will ensure that their inimitable glow can continue to brighten the lives of Londoners — and the millions of visitors the city welcomes — for generations to come. As we look to the future of the listing process, we should be asking ourselves whether we are missing important parts of our heritage, such as late Victorian and Edwardian buildings; whether there are ways to ensure that listings cover every part of the country, and can better recognise craftsmanship and quality in the buildings we consider. I am interested in the role that the Principles of Selection for Listed Buildings – last updated six years ago – has to play in this. Harnessing the power of collaboration, I will work closely with Historic England and others – such as the amenity societies and the Historic Environment Forum – to look at this alongside other possible interventions. Last week, I had the pleasure of chairing the latest meeting of the Heritage Council – a brilliant way of facilitating collaboration across Government, as well as between us and the sector. We talked about the preparations for next year’s Railway 200 celebrations – the bicentenary of the first passenger rail journey – as well discussing some of the challenges and opportunities facing heritage rail, following up on many of the points which were raised when I attended the Heritage Railway Association’s annual conference in Newcastle, that cradle of the railways, in November. We also talked about a topic raised at last year’s Heritage Day – underwater and marine heritage. I was pleased to be joined by Ministerial colleagues from the Ministry of Defence, the Department for Transport, DEFRA, and the Foreign Office as well as colleagues from the sector to explore these two areas of mobile heritage. I am following our discussions up by looking at the Memorandum of Understanding we’ve had for the past ten years between my Department and the MoD – and, in the longer term, continuing to pursue the ratification of the 2001 UNESCO Convention on Underwater Archaeology, which I see is included in your refreshed Heritage Manifesto. But one UNESCO Convention I’m delighted to say we are ratifying very soon – I go to Paris next month to deposit the signed papers – is the 2003 Convention on Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage. The French have a better name for this: they call it ‘le patrimoine vivant’ – ‘living heritage’. I think that captures well the traditions and practices we pass on from generation to generation; things which have shaped us, and which we shape in turn. Of course, our tangible and intangible heritage are not separate – they are linked through the spaces, stories, products, and indeed the vital crafts and skills that maintain our built heritage. We will launch a call for applications for an inventory of intangible cultural heritage in the UK this summer, which I want to ensure represents the full range of our living heritage. Thank you to the many people here who have been engaging with the team at DCMS as we consult on implementing the Convention. We have had a fantastic response, so please stay involved and help us to keep shaping it. Yesterday, of course, was Budget Day, which saw some great news for our sector. Through the third round of the Levelling Up Fund we are investing in our great cultural heritage across the country, including £15 million for the National Railway Museum in York and County Durham, and £10 million to the International Slavery Museum in Liverpool’s Grade I-listed Royal Albert Dock. We also pledged £10 million to safeguard the extraordinary Temple Works building in Leeds – a Grade I-listed flaxmill with Egyptian Revival architecture and a frankly bonkers roof which used to be covered in grass and had a herd of sheep to help mow it. This investment (alongside the £1 million already provided by Historic England) will help to bring the site into public ownership and explore its potential to become the new northern home of the British Library. We also provided more than £26 million for the Grade II* listed National Theatre – just a stone’s throw from here, and one of the finest examples of Brutalist architecture in the country. The Chancellor announced £1 million for a war memorial honouring Muslim soldiers who fought for our Armed Forces in both world wars and £10 million for culture and heritage projects in the West Midlands and £6 million for community regeneration projects across the country with the King’s Foundation. There was also support for the creative industries which heritage is such an important part of. I was downstairs in the crypt trying on the virtual reality headsets seeing how we transform our business services at heritage sites. Of course these places and heritage are an inspiration for many of our creative stories. And I’m delighted to say that Gift Aid legislation will be amended to ensure that charities can still claim Gift Aid while complying with new protections for consumers under the Digital Markets, Competition, and Consumers Bill – something I know that has been a concern for many organisations here today, and which our colleague Lord Mendoza has been taking up in the debates on that Bill. But of course, there are always more areas which need our support. I couldn’t stand in this glorious, Grade II*-listed church – built with a grant from Parliament – without, first, thanking Canon Giles for hosting us, but also recognising that much of our ecclesiastical heritage is at risk, imperilling not just the buildings but also the communities and congregations they serve. Since 2010, the Government has returned £346 million to churches, synagogues, mosques and temples through the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme. Thousands of buildings have benefited – including, I’m glad to say, this one, which has received £1 million since 2015 for several works, including the installation of a new lift and the creation of a narthex café and welcome area. But still many more could benefit from this scheme. That’s why, just before Christmas, I wrote to all MPs to highlight its positive impact in their constituencies, and to encourage more places of worship to take advantage of it. But, as someone in a meeting I had recently put it, this scheme is about getting the tax back on works churches and others do; what they also need is help to fund that work in the first place. I recognise that, and am pleased to be working with the Church of England, the Churches Conservation Trust, the National Churches Trust, the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Historic England, and others to see how we can provide that broader support for these cherished buildings and all the good things that they do. Our work continues, but is stronger for being done together. Another part of our heritage which is much cherished, but which also needs support, is our seaside heritage – something I’ve seen on my visits to coastal communities including Brighton, Eastbourne, Margate, Scarborough, Torquay, and my native North Tyneside. Some of you have heard me extol the virtues of the Spanish City in Whitley Bay before – the Grade II-listed, neo-Baroque pleasure garden facing out across the North Sea in my hometown. It is far from alone. Around our coastline, winter gardens, esplanades, harbours and piers remain at risk, whether from neglect, from salty water, or from the long overdue need to adapt to changing times. That’s why I’m delighted to announce that we will soon be launching a dedicated fund to support enhancements to our seaside heritage, drawing on the successes of recent programmes like the High Streets Heritage Action Zones, to help protect and rejuvenate coastal assets which are in need of love and attention. As always, we’re keen to do that in collaboration with the brilliant people and organisations in the sector – so please watch out for more details, and help us make a difference to coastal communities across the country. So, a busy year gone, and a busy year ahead – but none of the things I’ve mentioned would be possible without the support and hard work of the people and organisations represented here today. Thank you for a year of powerful collaboration in support of our nation’s heritage – and here’s to many more!
2695	dbpedia	2	31	https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/charles-dickens/	en	Charles Dickens \| Novelist \| Blue Plaques			[ "https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/siteassets/home/visit/blue-plaques/hub-items/stories-hub-item.jpg?w=550&h=350&mode=crop&scale=both&cache=always&quality=60&anchor=&WebsiteVersion=20200219", "https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/siteassets/home/visit/blue-plaques/blue-plaques-stories/find-a-plaque-hub-item-imag...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[]	null	Blue Plaque commemorating novelist Charles Dickens at 48 Doughty Street, Holborn, London WC1N 2LX, London Borough of Camden.			English Heritage	https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/charles-dickens/	Young and Famous Dickens moved to number 48 from Furnival Chambers, Holborn, in March 1837, paying the substantial sum of £80 a year in rent. His newfound wealth – having previously lived in down-at-heel Somers Town as a child – was owing to the sensational success of his first novel, The Pickwick Papers, the first instalment of which had appeared a year earlier in March 1836. The serial was published as a companion to comic sketches, drawn at first by Robert Seymour and then by Hablot Knight Browne, who was to illustrate Dickens’ works for the next 23 years. While living at Doughty Street, Dickens completed The Pickwick Papers (1837-38), wrote two new works – Oliver Twist (1837–38) and Nicholas Nickleby (1838–39) – and made a start on Barnaby Rudge (1841). He also forged friendships with several important figures in the arts, including the actor William Charles Macready and Thomas Carlyle, and secured election to both the Garrick and Athenaeum clubs. Carlyle’s impression of Dickens from this time was that he was ‘a quiet, shrewd-looking, little fellow, who seems to guess pretty well what he is and what others are’. Two births and a death Dickens lived at the house with his wife Catherine (1816–79) and her younger sister, Mary Hogarth (1820–37). However the same year they moved in Mary died suddenly at the age of 17 in Dickens’s arms. Dickens was so traumatised by her death he was unable to write – the only hiatus in his long and prolific writing career. Two daughters – Mary (1838–96) and Kate (1839–1929) – were born to Charles and Catherine Dickens in Doughty Street, and the favourable sales of Nickleby enabled him to move his growing family in December 1839 to a larger house – 1 Devonshire Terrace, Marylebone High Street. The property was controversially demolished in 1958, along with its London City Council plaque.
2695	dbpedia	3	84	https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/edmond-halley-plaque-westminster-abbey	en	Edmond Halley Memorial	https://img.atlasobscura…DFj/X28uanBn.jpg	https://img.atlasobscura…DFj/X28uanBn.jpg	[ "https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=1494388927542275&ev=PageView&noscript=1", "https://assets.atlasobscura.com/assets/hermes/aoa_logo_aon-fb53a8d4415047286c25915bdbbdf3721acc39fd90bd71bf7712345c0096a45b.svg", "https://img.atlasobscura.com/9pV3MWxKlyRT3RSEvi78iDeJZMtdindMztFMX54ftOQ/rs:fill:256:192/g:ce/q:81/sm:1/sc...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[ "ugc" ]	2023-08-29T15:43:00-04:00	Discover Edmond Halley Memorial in London, England: It holds a fabulously designed tribute to astronomer Edmond Halley.	en	https://img.atlasobscura.com/arq81MTohFEUbDPogElM6DD8zKK9nOeDi38TE22FmFs/q:81/sm:1/scp:1/aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5h/bWF6b25hd3MuY29t/L2F0bGFzLWRldi9t/aXNjL2ljb25zL2Fw/cGxlLXRvdWNoLWlj/b24ucG5n	Atlas Obscura	https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/edmond-halley-plaque-westminster-abbey	A tribute to astronomer Edmond Halley is mounted on a wall in the south cloister of Westminster Abbey. It depicts a stylized comet made of brilliant blue stone with gold accents. Halley’s many contributions to science are enumerated on the comet’s undulating tail streams. As stated in an inscription on the plaque, it was placed to commemorate Halley’s Comet’s visit to the inner Solar System in 1986. During that trip, it became the first comet to be observed in detail by spacecraft, specifically the European Space Agency’s Giotto. An illustration of Giotto appears in the middle of the comet. The next time Halley’s Comet will be visible from Earth will be in mid-2061.
2695	dbpedia	2	27	https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Resident/Museums-archives/Wigan-Archives/Blue-Plaque-Scheme.aspx	en	Blue Plaque Scheme			[ "https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Images/Resident/Museums-archives/Archives/Blue-plaque/JC-Prestwich.jpg", "https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Images/Resident/Museums-archives/Archives/Blue-plaque/Folly-Field.jpg", "https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Images/Resident/Museums-archives/Archives/Blue-plaque/Mary-OShaughnessy.jpg", "https://...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[]	null		en	/SiteElements/Images/favicon.ico		null	What is a blue plaque scheme? A blue plaque is a permanent sign installed in a public place to commemorate a link between that location and a famous person, event, or former building on the site, serving as a historical marker to increase interest in local heritage and culture. The ‘official’ scheme is managed by English Heritage and is restricted to sites within Greater London. The Wigan Borough blue plaque scheme is a local version managed by Wigan Council. From 2018, two plaques will be produced each year, linked to the borough’s five-year Cultural Manifesto ‘The Fire Within’, until at least 2023. Since 2012, local heroes and celebrities from the borough have also been recognised with a living commemoration - a star on Wigan’s town centres ‘Believe Square’. What's the eligibility criteria? Blue plaques can be established to mark a person, a building or an event with historic cultural significance They should be of significant public standing in the borough. A national or international context will strengthen the proposal They should have made some important, positive contribution to the local area Fictitious characters will not be commemorated Commemoration of buildings requires a historic cultural significance worthy of public notice, whether from a historical event or an important cultural significance that's not obvious from its present appearance Plaques can only be considered for people who are deceased The Council will fund two blue plaques per year. Additional plaques may be established if funding has been raised by the applicant. How to make a nomination To nominate a person, building or event for a blue plaque, you will need to: Complete our online blue plaque nomination form. Applications for 2023 are now closed and will be announced soon. Applications for 2024 can now be submitted and will be reviewed in Autumn 2024. Details of submissions and approved plaques will be published on this page so keep a lookout. Previous submissions can be re-nominated annually. How is a decision made? All submissions will be reviewed by a panel of representatives from the following Council services: Culture, Arts and Heritage, Libraries, Economy, Planning, Facilities, Skills and Careers, Events and PR. They will then be ratified by the Portfolio holder for Culture and Communities. The following decisive factors will be taken into account: Eligibility criteria is matched Relative significance of the nomination to the whole of Wigan Borough Any broader regional, national or international significance Ability and permission to site a blue plaque in the suggested location Any legal or political issues that might arise from producing the blue plaque Relevance to current affairs and local issues Funding available. Decisions from the panel are final and there is no right to appeal. We retain the right to remove the blue plaque if needed, due to reputational, planning or legal issues. Who has a Wigan Borough blue plaque? James Caldwell Prestwich (2023) James Caldwell Prestwich, born in Atherton and educated at Leigh Grammar School was a prolific architect, known for designing many of Leigh’s historic buildings. James travelled to London before returning to his hometown of Leigh in 1875 to set up his architectural practice, where he worked until he was 77 years old. Noted for his contribution to the unique character of Leigh’s urban landscape, through the many civic buildings he designed, including Leigh Technical School and Library on Railway Road, Leigh Infirmary and Leigh Town Hall, which was completed in Edwardian Baroque Revival style in 1907. The blue plaque is located on the front of Leigh Town Hall in his honour. Folly Field (2023) Folly Field recognises an important sporting location for Wigan Borough as the site of Wigan Rugby Club’s original ground, with matches played there since 1862. Announced to coincide Wigan Warriors’ 150th anniversary in 2022, the plaque is located at Real Crafty Pub on Upper Dicconson Street, and highlights an important part of the club’s origins. For over 150 years, Wigan Warriors have been at the heart of the town and the Folly Field plaque will make sure its history is remembered for decades to come. The final game held there in 1886 attracted 18,000 spectators from across the region to watch Aspull defeat Wigan in the Wigan Union Charity Cup. Kris Radlinksi, Wigan Warriors Chief Executive, added: “A blue plaque for Folly Field is another key milestone for the history of our great club. We could never have imagined that a group of cricketers who wanted to keep competitive during the winter months, would go on to create quite possibly the most famous rugby club in the world. The Fire Within, the town’s cultural manifesto, seems to fit perfectly with the DNA of all rugby players and fans who have represented and supported Wigan Warriors Rugby League Club for so many years”. Mary O’Shaughnessy (2023) Courageous war-time heroine, Mary O’Shaughnessy, has been recognised with Blue Plaque located in Ashton Library. Born in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Mary went on to courageously and selflessly aid the resistance in France during the Second World War, hiding stranded servicemen and helping to return injured airmen back to the UK. She moved to France some time after the 1921 Census and remained there when the Nazis invaded and occupied France. While in France working as a governess in Angers, Mary was asked by a doctor if she would go to a local hospital to support a wounded RAF man whose life she went on to save when it became clear that the Nazis intended to arrest any allied military personnel who were treated at the hospital. In March 1944, after increasing attention from the Gestapo, Mary was arrested and interrogated for 10 days. Giving nothing away to her captors, she was sent to Ravensbruck concentration camp and later the Uckermark Youth Camp. Mary survived the terrible ordeal and was rescued by the Swedish Red Cross in April 1945, before giving evidence at the Hamburg Ravensbruck trials in 1946, and the Nuremberg trials. In recognition of her service, she was made an honorary member of the Royal Air Forces Escaping Society for the work she carried out. Kathleen Mary Drew-Baker (2022) Leigh-born Kathleen Mary Drew-Baker was a pioneering scientist specialising in algae. Her 1949 research into nori, seaweed used in sushi, revolutionised its growth after unpredictable harvests helping to stabilise the Japanese farming and food production industry. Known as the ‘Mother of the Sea’, her contribution in Japan is celebrated each year on 14 April in the city of Uto. This plaque was unveiled on 3 November 2022 in front of Leigh Central Primary School, the street she was born and raised in. Wigan Athletic Football Club (2022) A blue plaque marking the 90th anniversary of Wigan Athletic FC was unveiled on 13 October 2022. This is located at the entrance of Queen’s Hall Market Street in Wigan town centre, the location of the club’s first meeting in 1932. This plaque formally recognises the origins of the club and celebrates the importance our sporting clubs play in the history of our town. This was unveiled by Mayor of Wigan Councillor Marie Morgan, current CEO Mal Brannigan, former CEO Brenda Spencer, Council Leader David Molyneux MBE and Latics supporter Anthony Topping, who nominated the plaque. Dr Muriel Haigh (2020) Dr Muriel Haigh made Wigan her home in 1926 and is believed to be the first female to commence her own practice in Wigan a year later. Founder of Wigan Soroptimists and Wigan Music Society, Dr Haigh also had a strong relationship with St John’s Ambulance Brigade and became Dame of the Order of St John in 1979. Dr Haigh died in 1990. The plaque was unveiled on the 31 August 2021 and is sited at her former home on Mesnes Park Terrace, Wigan. Margery Booth (2020) Born in Hodges Street in 1906, Margery Booth was a member of the Wigan and District Operatic Society, who established a successful classical music career in Germany, prior to 1939 and the outbreak of war. Working as a highly-regarded opera singer, who once performed in front of Adolf Hitler, she was able to obtain valuable information for the Allied Forces during the war, risking her life by doing so. She passed away in New York in 1952, aged 46. Her Blue Plaque is housed with kind permission from Queen’s Hall, where she performed in 1935, and was unveiled by the Mayor of Wigan Councillor Yvonne Klieve and Tommie Harte from the Notre Society. Pete Shelley (2019) Pete is one of the UK's most influential and prolific songwriters and co-founder of the seminal punk band Buzzcocks. Born in Leigh, his music has inspired generations of musicians over a career that spanned five decades. Held in the highest regard by the music industry and by his fans, his death in December 2018 was felt deeply across the world. The blue plaque is installed on his former home at Landside, Leigh. Alderman Thorley Smith (2018) This plaque was unveiled on 17th May 2018 on display at Wigan Town Hall as a nod to his political career. Thorley was the first parliamentary candidate to stand for women’s suffrage and the plaque was fittingly awarded during the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote. His plaque was unveiled by local historians Tom Walsh and Yvonne Eckersley, who both dedicated their time to tracing Thorley’s career and bringing his achievements to a wider audience. George Orwell (2018) This plaque was unveiled on 17th May 2018 by his son Richard Blair and members of the Orwell Society, on display at the Museum of Wigan Life. Author of ‘The Road to Wigan Pier’, George’s plaque commends his landmark journalistic masterpiece on the plight of the working class in 1930s England and sits in the reference library where he researched his book. Wigan Archives and Local Studies also holds a visitor book from when Orwell visited the town containing a signature reading ‘Eric Blair’, Orwell’s given name. Wigan Casino (2014) This plaque was unveiled in September 2014, located on the former site of the world-famous Casino, marking the spot where the doors once stood. The building, a primary venue for northern soul music, was demolished in 1981 and is now the Grand Arcade shopping centre. In 1978, the American music magazine Billboard voted Wigan Casino 'The Best Disco in the World', ahead of New York's Studio 54. Young people from all over the UK regularly attended Casino ‘all-nighters’ to hear the latest northern soul artists and to dance.
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It may be used narrowly and specifically to refer to the "official" scheme administered by English Heritage, and currently restricted to sites within Greater London; or it may be used less formally to encompass a number of similar schemes administered by organisations throughout the UK. The "official" scheme traces its origins to that launched in 1866 in London, on the initiative of the politician William Ewart, to mark the homes and workplaces of famous people.	en	//images.shoutwiki.com/chester/6/64/Favicon.ico		https://chester.shoutwiki.com/wiki/Blue_Plaque	Finding your way round Chester isn't that difficult, and there is much helpful signage to help identify routes and locations, as well as to give some information on local history. However, the signage has accumulated over very many years and there is a possibly bewildering variety of styles. This page is a brief guide to what sort of signs and waymarks can be found in Chester, with some links to where further information can be found (especially in this wiki). A blue plaque is a permanent sign installed in a public place in the United Kingdom and elsewhere to commemorate a link between that location and a famous person, event, or former building on the site, serving as a historical marker. The term is used in the United Kingdom in two different senses. It may be used narrowly and specifically to refer to the "official" scheme administered by English Heritage, and currently restricted to sites within Greater London; or it may be used less formally to encompass a number of similar schemes administered by organisations throughout the UK. The "official" scheme traces its origins to that launched in 1866 in London, on the initiative of the politician William Ewart, to mark the homes and workplaces of famous people. The "genuine" blue plaques are never made of metal, but are ceramic, two inches thick and handmade by master ceramicists in Cornwall. Funded solely by donations, they cost almost £4,000 each to make and install. For the "official plaques" a panel of historians meets three times a year to decide, from the hundreds of suggestions from the public, which should be shortlisted, and months are spent researching each person’s eminence and genuine association with the property in question, in order to whittle the shortlist down to about ten a year. There’s no law against any of putting up a blue plaque wherever you like, as long as the owner of the property agrees and it’s not against planning regulations. Various other "blue plaque" schemes generally copy the English Heritage format with white lettering on a blue ground, although some of those in Chester have a white portion at the top. There is other "informative" signage in Chester. These sometime feature hilarious errors - the "best" example being that at Parker's Buildings which swaps around the images of Parker and Douglas. Even where there are errors the signage is a useful and often very effective way of communicating aspects of the history of a locale as opposed to other methods such as leaflets or websites. Physical signage has the advantage over web-based information that it can be accessed without doing anything other than walking past and noticing it. In many ways these physical signs are a natural successor to the "coats of arms" which adorn many buildings in Chester. Compared with other cities Chester probably has significantly more "signage" than many. The city also has a "Wayfinding and Signage Strategy" based on two main themes: "Chester and the River Dee" and "Same space, different place". The suggestion has been made to renew much of the signage so as to have a consistent style. However, that might detract from some of the more "quirky" features of some of the signage, which often says something of the time at which it was put up, and the views which were held at those times. "Blue Plaques" in Chester A series of cast metal blue plaques are located around the city. Many of these concentrate on buildings and other structures rather than on people and events. The styles and colours of these "blue plaques" vary considerably. As for people there are some omissions, but often because the building where the person lived has vanished - the artist Louise Rayner being one notable counter-example. Eastgate Street Eastgate St Werburgh Street Godstall Lane St Peter Bridge Street Bridgegate Bear and Billet Old King's Head, see: Randle Holme Gamul House St Michael Park House Feathers Lane Three Old Arches 16-18 Bridge Street Watergate Street Watergate Stanley Palace Holy Trinity Northgate Street Northgate St John's Hospital Commercial News Rooms Town Hall Town Hall Abbey Gateway St Werburgh Street Pied Bull Blue Bell Other Blue Plaques King Street Park Street Love Street Charles Kingsley Abbey Square John Douglas Pepper Street Grosvenor Park Road Nicholas Street Volunteer Street Christleton TomRoltBP1,jpg Tom Rolt (Birthplace) Hoole Miscellaneous Signs (some of which are wrong) As noted above there is some "history" signage in Chester other than the "blue plaques". Unfortunately, such signage needs to be quite robust as it is sometime vandalised. Such signage of of considerable benefit to both residents and visitors although little may be added in the near future given the possible use of GPS-related software on mobile devices. However, signage itself may become a "historic" artifact, sometimes preserving a view of the past which has changed. Sometimes, mistakes made in the signage may become curiousities in themseleves, as in the example of the signage at "Parker's Buildings" on Foregate Street which has the images of John Douglas and Cecil Parker swapped around: somewhat ironic as the two did not get on. Other errors may creep in because of later revisions of history: an example being updates from archaeology such as the dating of various parts of the City Walls. Information boards do not only include the "official" ones set up by the local council. There are several plaques and boards around Chester set up by the Institue of Civil Engineers and others. There are also some even less official boards which have been installed when various premises were refurbished. One extensive series of markers ate those used by the Millennium festival trail along which each site is celebrated with its own unique "way-marker", created by artist Michael Johnson. These are generally set in the pavement and are made of bronze and enameled. There are also some coin-sized "arrow" markers set into the pavement which are supposed to provide a guide from one "millennium" marker to the next, but these can be incredibly difficult to spot even if you know what they are supposed to be. As well as modern "information signs" there are also some older ones. These can be quite hard to spot and in some cases difficult to read. Almost at the back of St Olave, in St Olave Street is a stone slab notifying us that the church benefited from "Queen Anne's Bounty"; and, tucked into a corner between Commonhall Street and Whitefriars is a plaque marking the site of some Roman remains. Gallery of signs and waymarks Start marker for the Millennium festival trail; Intermediate marker for the Millennium festival trail English Heritage marker stud on the City Walls Signage at the former Electric Power Station Thomas Brassey plaque at Chester Station L. T. C. Rolt plaque at the Boatyard some signage is historic of itself John Douglas tablet in St Werburgh Street ..not the same "Nora Batty" Mistake at Parker's Buildings - Douglas and Parker are swapped around Recorder's Steps - has the wrong date, but why? Where Charles watched from .. - or did he? The Owen Jones cameo - passed by hundreds every day; Information board at St Michael's Rectory; Plaque behind St Olave church mentions "Queen Anne's Bounty". Signage between Commonhall Street and Whitefriars. Date stone on the Town Hall (hidden round the back). Old (before the walls were dated) and new signage at Newgate. Will future archaeologists wonder why someeone brought sandstone from St Bees and added a Greek helmet? Some of the signage has its own associated story. One good example is the stone plaque on the "Recorder's Steps". This informs us that the steps were built in 1700 for the convenience of Roger Comberbach, who was "Recorder" of the city. However, the date carved into the stone is wrong as the steps were built in c.1720-22, at least a year after Comberbach died in 1719. The plaque was errected much later and may have taken its information from one of the early guidebooks on Chester. As regards the steps, these read like a game of "Chinese Whispers", with each guidebook copying the previous one and slightly changing some fact until the actual history became quite distorted. Another example of a story behind a marker is the that at the Chester Electric Lighting Station. The building had been due to be demolished after "planners" originally decided the Electric Lighting Station in New Crane Street was not worth saving as part of The Old Port redevelopment. The "Canal Basin Community Forum" collected hundreds of names for a petition and were eventually successful in seeing a part of the facade preserved in 1999. The campaign to preserve the building facade is briefly mentioned on the signage and more can be found on the Virtual Stroll website. Quick Recognition ("QR") codes made an appearance in Chester as signage in 2011, when tourism body "Visit England" trialed their use in Leicester, Shrewsbury, Chester, Rochester and Rutland. The QR codes were linked to online text, audio and video about specific locations. In Chester the technology provided an insight into the city's Roman past, as well as nearby shopping opportunities. No doubt the signage and waymarkers in Chester will continue to evolve, especially as developments in technology allow markers and signs to be linked to other sources of information, both about what the marker relates to and often the equally interesting reasons as to why the marker was put there at all. Related Pages Historiography: why some signs are wrong; Millennium festival trail: 40 markers around Chester; Online
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[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[ "DANICA KIRKA", "DANICA KIRKA Associated Press" ]	2023-09-19T00:00:00	Officials behind the blue plaques that adorn buildings throughout London are trying to diversify the slate of illustrious personages they honor.	en	/apple-touch-icon.png	Los Angeles Times	https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2023-09-19/london-historic-blue-plaques-seek-more-diversity	A resounding thump breaks the silence as Julia Land drops a lump of gray-brown clay onto the slab roller before Ned Heywood cranks it through the machine once, twice, three times, creating a rectangle about an inch thick. Laying a pattern on top of the slab, Heywood slices through the clay to create a disc the size of an extra-large pizza that will become one of the famous blue plaques that dot the walls of buildings throughout London, marking the places where scientists, artists, politicians and activists have made history. As English Heritage unveiled its 1,000th blue plaque Tuesday, the charity has been working to broaden the program to include more women, people from ethnic minority backgrounds and community groups so that it better reflects the diversity of the British capital. The latest installation marks the offices where the Women’s Freedom League “campaigned for women’s equality” in the early 20th century. “The names are no longer just English names, which is significant because, you know, the people who’ve come to this country from all over the world have made a disproportionately large contribution,” Heywood says at his workshop, a converted 18th century pub in the Welsh town of Chepstow, 110 miles west of London. “It’s changing now, which is very much for the good.” The blue plaque program, which began in 1866 and is believed to be the first of its kind, provides an informal historical walking tour of London that commemorates notable people and their accomplishments by highlighting the places where they lived and worked. The honorees include famous figures such as wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill and communist pioneer Karl Marx, and lesser-known figures such as theatrical wigmaker Willy Clarkson and civil engineer William Lindley, who built water and sewage systems around the world. There are also plaques honoring foreigners such as India’s first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, and American rock star Jimi Hendrix, who lived in London only briefly. But English Heritage, which has sponsored the program since 1986, is concerned that past honorees were overwhelmingly white and male. Just 15% of the plaques honor women, and less than 5% celebrate people from Black and Asian backgrounds. The charity, which manages about 400 monuments, medieval castles, Roman forts and country houses around England, is trying to encourage more nominations of women and people from ethnic minority groups, while retaining high standards for entry into the exclusive club, said Anna Eavis, the curatorial director. Plaques unveiled recently honor Princess Sophia Duleep Singh, a suffragette and critic of British rule in India; Ottobah Cugoano, a native of present-day Ghana who was enslaved in Grenada and campaigned against slavery after gaining his freedom; and Ada Salter, the first woman to be elected mayor of a London borough. “London is hugely diverse and it has always been, hasn’t it?” Eavis said. “And so it is important to ensure that we’re reflecting that diversity, that richness of contribution on London streets.″ Diana Yeh, a senior lecturer in sociology at City University of London, said broadening the reach of programs like the blue plaques is “an essential part of remembering invisible histories.” But heritage organizations must do more to discuss the “troubling aspects” of English history, including slavery and colonialism, she added. “In a way, it’s very easy to celebrate well-known figures who are marginalized, but it’s much harder to do that difficult work of acknowledging Britain’s difficult past,” said Yeh, whose work focuses on race, racism and cultural politics. “But this needs to be done for the benefit of future generations.” English Heritage installs a dozen blue plaques each year, selected from about 100 nominations. A committee reviews the nominees to decide which ones warrant commemoration and to ensure that there is a real connection between each honoree and the site where the plaque is to be installed. Once a decision is made, the order goes out to Heywood’s studio, which has been making plaques for English Heritage since 2016. Over a period of six weeks, Heywood and Land roll and cut the clay, inscribe the disc with the honoree’s name and accomplishments, then apply the signature blue glaze and fire it in a kiln. The first plaque, honoring the poet Lord Byron, was destroyed when the building it adorned was demolished, but the second, installed in 1867, still marks the house where Napoleon III, the last French emperor, lived in exile. Plaque No. 1,000 honors the Women’s Freedom League, a suffragist organization that used 1 Robert St. in Central London as its base of operations during its most active period. The league was formed in 1907 by campaigners who broke away from the more famous Women’s Social and Political Union over disagreements with its leader, Emmeline Pankhurst. The group, which had the motto “Dare to be free,” aimed for total emancipation for women. It advocated nonpayment of taxes and backed a boycott of the 1911 census as ways to pressure the government to allow women to vote. In 1909, when women’s suffrage was omitted from the King’s Speech outlining the government’s legislative program, the league hired an airship to drop pamphlets over the capital. Heywood and Land feel the responsibility of the blue plaques intensely. To get in the right mind-set, they sometimes try to channel the honorees. “I’m very aware of the history of this town, the country, and aware of the changes that individuals have brought within society,″ Heywood said, surrounded by his tools, clay and dust. “Blue plaques are carefully considered, the people are thoroughly researched and the plaques are there for a reason,” he added. “And will be there forever.”
2695	dbpedia	2	88	https://ealingcivicsociety.org/awards-plaques/plaques/	en	Plaques – Ealing Civic Society	https://ealingcivicsocie…Icon-1-32x32.png	https://ealingcivicsocie…Icon-1-32x32.png	[ "https://ealingcivicsociety.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Logo-update-333.png", "https://ealingcivicsociety.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Logo-update-666.png", "http://ealingcivicsociety.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/plaque-waitrose.jpg", "http://ealingcivicsociety.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/0...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[]	null		en	https://ealingcivicsocie…Icon-1-32x32.png		https://ealingcivicsociety.org/awards-plaques/plaques/	Ealing Civic Society Plaques Our plaques are green, with the exception of one bronze pavement plaque. This distinguishes them from English Heritage plaques which are blue. English Heritage plaques in the Borough are shown on a different page. A map on the Open Plaques website shows the location of the Society’s plaques. Our first plaque is a bronze pavement plaque which was unveiled on 23 February 2005 to commemorate the first branch of Waitrose then known as Messrs Waite, Rose and Taylor, which opened over 100 years ago in 1904 at 263 High Street Acton W3 and is now occupied by the Karak Chaii coffee shop. This plaque was jointly sponsored by Ealing Civic Society with the Acton History Group and Waitrose Ltd. Our second plaque is a green wall plaque which was unveiled on 23 March 2006 to commemorate William Willett who was the inventor of Daylight Saving Time, which is known as British Summer Time in this country. It was erected at his former home at 16 Avenue Crescent Acton W3 and it was jointly sponsored by Ealing Civic Society with the Mill Hill Park Residents’ Association and Hamptons International who occupy William Willett’s former estate offices in Chelsea. Our third plaque is a green wall plaque which commemorates Spencer Perceval the prime minister who was living by Ealing Common when assassinated in 1812. It was unveiled on 3 October 2009 by Liz Perceval, the great great great great grand-daughter of Spencer Perceval at All Saints Church, the Spencer Perceval Memorial Church and the site of Elm Grove, Perceval’s home. It was jointly sponsored by Ealing Civic Society with All Saints Church and the John and Ruth Howard Charitable Trust. Our fourth plaque, unveiled on 16 June 2011, remembers Fred Perry, the last British Wimbledon tennis champion, at the Brentham Club in Meadvale Road, W5 1NP, where he trained and played table tennis (and became a national champion) and then lawn tennis. See also under English Heritage Blue Plaques. Other famous sportsmen who were members of the Club are Mike Brearley, the former English Cricket Team Captain, and Peter Crouch, the international footballer. This plaque commemorates the world famous teddy bear Winnie-the-Pooh. It was unveiled on 14 March 2012 on the Victorian east wing of The Elms, within the grounds of the Twyford C of E High School, Twyford Crescent, W3 9PP. This was the site of the Alpha Works of J.K. Farnell & Co Ltd, a soft toy factory. Farnell Bears were first manufactured here in 1908. Daphne Milne, wife of the author A.A.Milne, bought one of Farnell’s ‘Alpha’ teddy bears from Harrods’ toy department in August 1921 for the first birthday of her son Christopher Robin Milne. In May 2013 we unveiled a plaque which commemorates John Compton (1876-1957) the builder of cinema, cathedral and church organs. He originally set up business in Nottingham, but moved to Turnham Green Terrace in Chiswick in 1919. In 1930 the John Compton Organ Factory moved to Chase Road, Park Royal, North Acton. Compton worked mainly on electric action pipe organs and electronic organs. The plaque is installed at 37 Audley Road Ealing W5 3ES where he lived for 27 years. The nearby Church of the Ascension still has its original Compton Electrone organ (1947). Click here for more information. Two plaques were unveiled in May 2015. The first is for James Hadley Chase at 4 Woodfield Avenue W5 1PA, which is part of the Brentham Estate. He was born on Christmas Eve 1906 and was given the names Rene Lodge Peck Brabazon Raymond. His family moved away from Ealing before the 1911 census. He later changed his name and became the author of over 90 books, including several which were made into films. His most famous book was probably No Orchids for Miss Blandish, published in 1939. He died in Switzerland in 1985. Dr Edith Whetnall was an ENT surgeon, a pioneer and world authority in paediatric audiology and co-wrote The Deaf Child, (1964). She established an experimental hostel for deaf children at 8 Castlebar Hill, W5 1TD which was opened in 1953 by Ian Macleod, the Minister of Health. The hostel was in operation until 1993. In 1963 the Nuffield Hearing and Speech Centre opened next door at 6 Castlebar Hill and Dr Whetnall was its first director. It closed in 2006. By the time of her early death in 1965, Dr Whetnall’s clinics were used as a model throughout the country and abroad. Eric Ravilious (1903-1942), the painter, designer, book illustrator and wood engraver, was born at 96 Churchfield Road, W3 6DH. His family moved a few years later to Eastbourne where his father, a shopkeeper, set up his business following earlier bankruptcy. Eric went on to become a renowned artist, designer & illustrator who tragically died in 1942 as an official war artist whilst flying on active service over Iceland. The plaque was installed jointly with Acton History Group on 5 October 2016. Ralph Downes (1904-1993) an organist, organ designer and music teacher. He was born in Derby, and designed the organ for the Royal Festival Hall. He lived at 9 Elm Crescent W5 3JW for much of his life. Charles Jones (1830–1913) Ealing’s architect and Borough engineer, responsible for the Town Hall and many other buildings in Ealing, over his 50 years’ service. This plaque was unveiled at the ECS AGM on 10 April 2018 and has now been installed at 5 Windsor Road, W5 3UL. Ada Lovelace (1815-1852) mathematician, writer, sometimes regarded as the first computer programmer. She lived in Fordhook near Ealing Common as a young woman. The plaque was unveiled at Ealing Town Hall by the Earl of Lytton, a direct descendant of Ada Lovelace, on 9 May 2019. It has now been installed on the building occupied and owned by Grimshaw & Co Estate Agents at the junction of Fordhook Avenue and the Uxbridge Road W5 3LD. Nicky Hopkins (1944-1994) born in Perivale, he was a pianist and organist who recorded and performed on many pop and rock music releases from the 1960s to the 1990s including songs by the Rolling Stones, Beatles, Kinks and The Who. This plaque was unveiled on 19 October 2019 at 38 Jordan Road Perivale UB6 7BX. Dusty Springfield (1939-1999), a successful soul and rock singer and record producer, she lived in Kent Gardens in the 1950s and was educated at St Anne’s Convent School, Northfields. The plaque was unveiled on 13 October 2020 at the entrance to Ealing Fields High School (which has replaced Dusty’s school), Little Ealing Lane, W5 4EJ. Our plaque features in this video about the school with music from Dusty. Ercole James Parlanti (1871 – 1955) who lived at 2 Fielding Road W4 1HL and was an artistic bronze maker. His foundry produced the Peter Pan statue in Kensington Gardens and the RAF memorial on the Embankment. Michael Flanders (1922-1975) actor, broadcaster, writer and performer who lived at 63 Esmond Road W4 1JE between 1971 and 1975. John Barbour-James (1867-1954) author and promoter of African Caribbean achievements born in British Guiana. He lived at 84 Goldsmith Avenue W3 6HW between 1918 and 1933. There is more detail about Barbour-James’ interesting life in this article from Acton Historian which is reproduced by kind permission of the author Dr Jonathan Oates and the publisher, Acton History Group. Sir John Soane (1753-1837) the famous architect who rebuilt and lived in Pitzhanger Manor, Ealing Green W5 5EQ, 1800-1810. Kirsty MacColl (1959-2000) singer songwriter who lived at 48 Mount Park Road, W5 2RU from 1985 until her death. The house had a recording studio and she recorded her last album there. Our plaques are supplied by Wards of Bristol. ECS plaques currently under consideration are for: Cosmo Clark (1897-1967), son of James Clark, painter and author of The Tin Trunk: Letters and Drawings 1914-1918. He lived at 44 Rusthall Avenue W4. James Clark (1848-1943) painter, particularly known for his painting entitled The Great Sacrifice. He lived at 44 Rusthall Avenue W4. Marion Wallace Dunlop (1864-1942) an artist and suffragette, born in Scotland and moved to 16 Montpelier Road W5 in 1892. Henry Charles Green (1837-1921) surveyor, architect and first mayor of Ealing who lived in Kingsdown Court. Madeline Green (1884-1947) a figurative artist who exhibited widely in the UK and abroad. She was born in Ealing and lived at 40 The Mall W5 for much of her life. Edward Arthur Fellowes Prynne (1854-1921) a Pre Raphaelite painter who lived at 1 Woodville Road W5 for the last 20 years of his life. Leonard Shuffrey (1852-1926) an architect and designer often compared to William Morris. He designed wallpaper, tiles, fireplaces, ecclesiastical fittings (including some in St Peter’s Church Ealing), Ealing War Memorial and his own Bedford Park style house, Thorncote, in Edgehill Road W13. William James Webbe (or Webb) (1830-1904) a Victorian painter and illustrator with links to the PreRaphaelites. He lived at Ranelagh Road W5 and 4 Marlborough Road W5. Arthur Wontner (1875-1960) actor whose career spanned stage, silent films, talking movies, television and radio. Lived at 62 Esmond Road W4.
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2695	dbpedia	3	11	https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/about-blue-plaques/top-ten-blue-plaque-facts/	en	Top Ten Blue Plaque Facts	https://www.english-heri…ts/0.-header.jpg	https://www.english-heri…ts/0.-header.jpg	[ "https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/siteassets/home/visit/blue-plaques/top-ten-facts/0.-header.jpg?w=1440&h=612&mode=crop&scale=both&quality=100&anchor=NoFocus&WebsiteVersion=20200219", "https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/siteassets/home/visit/blue-plaques/blue-plaques-stories/find-a-plaque-hub-item-image.jpg?w...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[]	null	Start your exploration of London’s past with these facts about blue plaques.			English Heritage	https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/about-blue-plaques/top-ten-blue-plaque-facts/	1. There are over 900 ‘official’ plaques Over 900 official plaques have been put up by in London by English Heritage and its predecessors since the scheme began in 1866. They are not always round and blue, but you can spot them by looking for the name of the organisation that erected them. The London blue plaques scheme has been run by four bodies in turn – the Society of Arts, the London County Council, the Greater London Council and now English Heritage. If you see any of these names on a plaque, then you know it’s part of the scheme. Many other bodies, such as local councils, also put up commemorative plaques in London, using different criteria. Find out more about other schemes 2. The Oldest Surviving Plaque Goes To... ...the last French Emperor, Napoleon III, whose plaque was installed in 1867. Today, the rule is that to be awarded a plaque, a recipient must have been dead for 20 years, but Napoleon was still ruling France when his went up. The French imperial eagle is part of the plaque’s design. Apparently Louis Napoleon left his London home in King Street, off St James’s Square, in a great hurry – his bed unmade and his bath still full of water – to return to France when he heard of the overthrow of King Louis Philippe in 1848. Read More about Napoleon iii 3. The First Plaque Was Lost to Demolition The first blue plaque was awarded to the poet Lord Byron in 1867, but his house in Holles Street, near Cavendish Square, was demolished in 1889. A John Lewis department store occupies the site today, and bears a Westminster City Council plaque to the poet. This replaced an earlier, non-standard, plaque in 2012, which in turn succeeded a plaque lost when John Lewis was bombed in the Second World War. Recent research has revealed that there is no clear evidence to show which house in Holles Street Byron actually lived in – raising the intriguing possibility that none of Byron’s plaques, past and present, have actually marked the correct spot. Image © National Portrait Gallery, London Read more about the scheme’s history 4. Eighteen Houses Have Two Plaques It’s unusual for houses in London to bear two official plaques, but there are currently 18 cases of double commemorations. Examples include 20 Maresfield Gardens (Sigmund Freud and Anna Freud) and 29 Fitzroy Square (George Bernard Shaw and Virginia Woolf). Famously, Jimi Hendrix and George Frideric Handel have plaques on neighbouring houses in Brook Street, Mayfair. When asked about living next to Handel's old home, Hendrix is reported to have said, ‘To tell you the God's honest truth, I haven’t heard much of the fella's stuff.’ There are also some people who have more than one plaque. Mahatma Gandhi has two: one on Baron’s Court Road, West Kensington, where he lived as a law student, and the other in Powis Road, Bow. The Prime Ministers Lord Palmerston and William Gladstone each have three surviving plaques, as does the author William Makepeace Thackeray. In recent years the rule has been only one plaque per person. 5. Plaques can help protect buildings Because blue plaques celebrate the relationship between people and place, English Heritage only awards them if there is a close link between a person and a surviving building. In the past, some plaques marked the site of a house which had been demolished, but we now believe that if the building no longer survives, then the most meaningful connection between person and place has been lost. Although blue plaques don’t offer legal protection to buildings, they do raise awareness of their historical significance and so can help preserve them. The homes of Oscar Wilde in Chelsea and Van Gogh in Stockwell, for instance, were preserved because of the historic associations celebrated by their blue plaques. DH Lawrence’s house, beside Hampstead Heath, is one example of a building being listed and so protected from redevelopment because of links highlighted by its plaque. 7. The Plaque Design Cost Four Guineas The famous blue roundel design that we recognise today evolved over several decades – and the official plaques haven’t always been blue. The modern, simplified London plaque, however, was designed by an unnamed student of the Central School of Arts and Crafts in 1938 who was paid just four guineas. With the addition of English Heritage’s name and portcullis logo, the same design is still in use today. Each plaque is 19 inches in diameter and is hand crafted by the artisan ceramicists, Frank and Sue Ashworth, who are based in Cornwall. Read more about plaque designs 8. The City of London has only one ‘blue plaque’ …and it isn’t blue. The terracotta plaque, commemorating Dr Samuel Johnson, was put up in 1876 by the Society of Arts, which started the scheme. It can be seen in Gough Square, just north of Fleet Street, on the outskirts of the financial district of the City of London. Three years after it was erected it was agreed that the Corporation of the City of London would take responsibility for commemorating historic sites within its ‘square mile’, and this agreement has stood ever since. More about the city of London scheme 10. NOT ALL PLAQUES HAVE BEEN WELCOME The plaque put up in 1937 to Karl Marx, at his final address in Chalk Farm, was taken down after it was repeatedly vandalised. Its replacement suffered the same fate and the owner of the house declined a third. The house was later demolished. A plaque marking one of Marx’s earlier lodgings in Dean Street, Soho, was unveiled in 1967. Even then, the plaque wasn’t welcomed by some who regarded Marx as too controversial a figure to be honoured in this way. The then owner of the Quo Vadis restaurant on the ground floor of the building observed: My clientele is the very best … rich people … nobility and royalty – and Marx was the person who wanted to get rid of them all!
2695	dbpedia	2	0	https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/	en	Blue plaques	https://www.english-heri…nuwss-plaque.jpg	https://www.english-heri…nuwss-plaque.jpg	[ "https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/siteassets/home/shared-media/zoffany-1.jpg?w=1440&h=612&mode=crop&scale=both&quality=100&anchor=NoFocus&WebsiteVersion=20200219", "https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/siteassets/home/visit/blue-plaques/about-blue-plaques.jpg?w=550&h=350&mode=crop&scale=both&cache=always&qualit...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[]	null	London’s famous blue plaques link the people of the past with the buildings of the present. Now run by English Heritage, the London blue plaques scheme was started in 1866 and is thought to be the oldest of its kind in the world. Search our database of 1,000 plaques and discover the stories behind the plaques.			English Heritage	https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/	New plaques in 2024 More plaques will be unveiled to individual women in 2024 than in any previous year of the London blue plaques scheme’s history, which dates back over 150 years. Recipients recognised in 2024 include: Christina Broom, believed to have been Britain’s first female press photographer; Diana Beck, celebrated as the UK’s first female neurosurgeon; jazz singer, Adelaide Hall, one of the first black women to secure a long-term contract at the BBC; and Irene Barclay, the first woman to qualify as a chartered surveyor. Read about Irene Barclay Plaques for women Only 15 per cent of London’s blue plaques celebrate women. We don't think that’s good enough. Since 2016, when we first launched our ‘plaques for women’ campaign, more than half of the people awarded plaques have been women, but only a third of the public nominations were for women. Nominations are the life blood of the London blue plaques scheme. If you know of a woman who deserves a blue plaque and meets the selection criteria, nominate her now. Propose a woman for a blue plaque Living with disability We commemorate people from all walks of life, some of whom lived with disability. For some, their disability was a difficulty to be navigated, often in a hostile environment. For others, it changed the course of their lives, and was in some cases central to the achievement for which they're celebrated. We explore stories of people with both visible and hidden impairments, and consider the impact disability had on their lives. Read the article
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2695	dbpedia	1	90	https://www.manchester.gov.uk/info/500004/events_and_tourism/1436/the_commemorative_plaques_scheme/2	en	The Commemorative Plaques scheme			[ "https://www.manchester.gov.uk/site/images/footer-icons/footer-icon-email.svg", "https://www.manchester.gov.uk/site/images/footer-icons/footer-icon-twitter.svg", "https://www.manchester.gov.uk/site/images/footer-icons/footer-icon-facebook.svg", "https://www.manchester.gov.uk/site/images/footer-icons/footer-ic...	[]	[]	[ "documents", "consultations", "policies", "information", "plans", "performance", "objectives", "facts and figures", "strategy", "Manchester", "UK", "England", "local authority", "council", "local government", "services", "citizen", "councillor", "community", "leisure", "touri...	null	[ "Manchester City Council" ]	null	The city council has sponsored a programme of commemorative plaques celebrating buildings and sites associated with famous people and more recently events of importance	en	//www.manchester.gov.uk/site/images/iphone-icon.png		https://www.manchester.gov.uk/info/500004/events_and_tourism/1436/the_commemorative_plaques_scheme/2	Parks, leisure and the arts The Commemorative Plaques scheme Blue commemorative plaques The following blue commemorative plaques have been erected in Manchester: Richard Cobden, County Court, Quay Street York Hotel, National Westminster Bank, King Street William Harrison Ainsworth, National Westminster Bank, King Street Gaiety Theatre, Peter Street Salford Hundred Court, Crown Square Peterloo, Free Trade Hall, Peter Street James Sadler, Corporation Street and Balloon Street Frances Hodgson Burnett, 38 Cheetham Hill Road Prince Rupert, Didsbury Library Portico Library, Mosley Street Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell, 84 Plymouth Grove Charlotte Bronte, Boundary Lane Frederick Henry Royce, Charles Barry Crescent, Hulme Sir Charles Halle, Duxbury Square, Moss Side Major General Charles Worsley, Platt Hall, Rusholme Richard Lane, Grosvenor Street, All Saints Captain Sir John Alcock, 6 Kingswood Road, Fallowfield Lieut. Sir Arthur Whitten Brown, 6 Oswald Road, Chorlton-cum-Hardy Manchester Poor House, Spinningfields, Deansgate Revd John Wesley, Central Hall, Oldham Street Sir William Brereton, Didsbury Library Site of Alport Lodge, Deansgate and St. John Street Charles Edward Stuart, Byrom Street and Artillery Street Charles Robert Cockerell, King Street Early Methodist Preaching Room, Blackfriars Street and Deansgate Robert Bradshaw, John Rosworm, Victoria Bridge Street Louis Paulhan, 25 - 27 Paulhan Road, Didsbury Friedrich Engels, Aberdeen House, University Manchester Ship Canal Meeting 1882, Shirley Institute, Wilmslow Road, Didsbury Daniel Adamson, 'The Towers' (Shirley Institute) Edgar Wood, Daisy Bank Road, Victoria Park Sir Harry Smith, Daisy Bank Road, Victoria Park Ford Madox Brown and Charles Halle, Addison Terrace, Daisy Bank Road, Victoria Park John Hay Beith, Wilmslow Road, Rusholme Alliot Verdon Roe, Brownfield Mill, Ancoats Ellen Wilkinson, Balsam Close, Brunswick Edwin Chadwick, 5 Kingfisher Close, Stockport Road, Longsight John Dalton, 36 George Street, City Ernest Jones, Bow Chambers, Bow Lane Barton Arcade and the Catenian Association, Barton Square Walter Carroll, 117 Lapwing Lane, Didsbury Frank Kingdon-Ward, Former 14 Heaton Road, Withington Elizabeth Raffald, Marks and Spencer, Exchange Square Howard Spring, 26 Hesketh Avenue, West Didsbury Sir William Fairbairn, Arndale Centre, High Street Ernest Lord Rutherford, Museum Building, Oxford Road Sam Wild, 57 Birch Hall Lane, Rusholme Adolphe Valette, Polytechnic, Grosvenor Street, All Saints Lord and Lady Simon, Wythenshawe Hall Dr. Chaim Weizmann, Jewish Museum, 190 Cheetham Hill Road Sir Nigel Gresley, Railway Hotel, Dean Lane, Newton Heath Emmeline Pankhurst, 62 Nelson Street Thomas de la Warre, Cathedral Street John Bradford and Edward Barlow, Cathedral Street James Prince Lee, Cathedral Street Peter Green, Cathedral Street William Temple, Cathedral Street Thomas Wright, Sidney Street, All Saints Robert Owen, Royal Exchange, St. Ann's Square Aircrew Cadets, Heaton Hall, Heaton Park Hannah Mitchell, 18 Ingham Street, Newton Heath Frederick Henry Royce (no longer in place) Doris Speed, Sibson Road, Chorlton Robert Donat, Everett Road, Withington
2695	dbpedia	3	89	https://symbolsandsecrets.london/2020/01/16/a-plethora-of-plaques/	en	A plethora of plaques – Symbols & Secrets	https://u30097.n3cdn1.se…on-3-2-32x32.png	https://u30097.n3cdn1.se…on-3-2-32x32.png	[ "https://u30097.n3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/cropped-CityofLondonskyline2.jpg?time=1724080575", "https://u30097.n3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/cropped-CityofLondonskyline2.jpg?time=1724080575", "https://u30097.n3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DSC_3269....	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[ "The City Gent" ]	2020-01-16T00:00:00		en	https://u30097.n3cdn1.se…on-3-2-32x32.png		https://symbolsandsecrets.london/2020/01/16/a-plethora-of-plaques/	Plaques abound in the City and I thought it might be fun to write here about some of the more unusual or interesting ones I have come across. First up is this example, now rather tucked away in a corner at Liverpool Street railway station. It’s underneath the main memorial to the First World War dead, which was unveiled by this gentleman in 1922 … Wilson was assassinated outside his house in Eaton Place at about 2:20 pm. Still in full uniform, he was shot six times, two bullets in the chest proving fatal. The two perpetrators, IRA volunteers Reginald Dunne and Joseph O’Sullivan, shot two police officers and a chauffeur as they attempted to escape but were surrounded by a hostile crowd and arrested after a struggle. Interestingly both were former British army officers and O’Sullivan had lost a leg at Ypres, his subsequent disability hindering their escape. After a trial lasting just three hours they were convicted of murder and hanged at Wandsworth gaol on 10 August that year – justice was certainly delivered swiftly in those days. No organisation claimed responsibility for Wilson’s murder. Until researching this event I hadn’t realised that, in all, about 210,000 Irishmen served in the British forces during World War One. Since there was no conscription, about 140,000 of these joined during the war as volunteers and about 35,000 of them died. A brave doctor from an earlier war is commemorated in the church of St Bartholomew the Less, his actions and character described in poignant detail … His former medical contemporaries at St Bartholomew’s Hospital have set up this tablet to keep in memory the bright example of ARTHUR JERMYN LANDON Surgeon Army Medical Department who, while continuing to dress the wounded amid a shower of bullets in the action on Majuba Hill, was in turn mortally wounded. His immediate request to his assistants “I am dying do what you can for the wounded” was characteristic of his unselfish disposition. His habitual life was expressed in the simple grandeur of his death. He was born at Brentwood Essex 29th June 1851. Died two days after the action at Mount Prospect South Africa 1st March 1881. A plaque of a totally different nature is affixed to a hotel in Carter Lane … The plaque was the result of a long campaign by a City grandee called Joseph Newbon who was a great believer in making sure that historical events connected with the City were properly commemorated. Ironically, the letter written to Shakespeare by Richard Quiney (asking to borrow £30, about £3,700 in today’s money) was never dispatched and was found among his papers after he died. Here it is … You can find a transcript here, along with a lot more information, on the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust website. The plaque was originally on the wall of a major Post Office, hence the reference to the Postmaster General. Now demolished, its imposing entrance has been incorporated into the hotel … Whilst on the subject of The Bard, this magnificent bust is in St Mary Aldermanbury Garden, Love Lane EC2 … A Wren church gutted in the Blitz, the remains of St Mary Aldermanbury were shipped to Fulton, Missouri, USA in 1966. The restored church is now a memorial to Winston Churchill’s ‘Iron Curtain’ speech made at Westminster College, Fulton, in 1946. Below the bust is a plaque commemorating his fellow actors Henry Condell and John Heminge who were key figures in the printing of the playwright’s First Folio of works seven years after his death. There are almost twenty plays by Shakespeare, including The Tempest, Julius Caesar, Macbeth and Antony and Cleopatra, which we would not have at all if it were not for their efforts. Both of them were buried at St Mary’s … This is what Shakespeare had to say about the churchyards of his day … ‘Tis now the very witching of the night When churchyards yawn, and hell itself breathes out Contagion to the world. (Hamlet’s soliloquy Act 3 Scene 2) Up until the mid-19th century the City contained numerous churchyards, usually adjacent to a parish church, but these were becoming seriously overcrowded and seen as an obvious threat to health. Not only did the population have to breathe in the ‘odour of the dead’, gravediggers themselves could contract typhus and smallpox from handling diseased corpses. You can get a sense of how packed the graveyards were if you look at them now and see how much higher than street level some of them still are. For example, here is the view from inside St Olave Hart Street … Eventually the overcrowding of the dead meant relatively fresh graves were broken into while new ones were being dug, and corpses were dismembered in order to make room for more. Sites were also subject to body snatchers (nicknamed the ‘Resurrection Men’), who sold the corpses on the black market as medical cadavers. The government eventually took action action when a serious cholera epidemic broke out and burial within the City limits was virtually totally prohibited by a series Burial Acts. The removal of the dead from one churchyard is commemorated here … A plaque on the wall informs us that ‘the burial ground of the parish church of St. Mary-At-Hill has been closed by order of the respective vestries of the united parishes of St. Mary-At-Hill and Saint Andrew Hubbard with the consent of the rector and that no further interments are allowed therein – Dated this 21st day of June 1846’. Following the closure, all human remains from the churchyard, vaults and crypts were removed and reburied in West Norwood cemetery. You can read more on the excellent London Inheritance blog. Some bodies remained in place only to be resited for other reasons. In the case of the churchyard of St John the Baptist upon Walbrook it was the construction of the District Line underground railway … There is a fascinating article here about the London Underground’s construction and it’s reported encounters with London’s dead. St Olave Silver Street was totally destroyed in the Great Fire of 1666 but its little churchyard lives on. A much weathered 17th century stone plaque records the terrible event … This was the Parish Church of St Olave Silver street, destroyed by the dreadful fire in the year 1666. Silver Street itself was annihilated in the Blitz and erased completely by post-war development and traffic planning. The little garden containing the stone is on London Wall at the junction with Noble Street. I shall end on two more lighthearted notes. Probably hundreds of people pass through the subway that leads to Mansion House Underground Station every day and don’t notice this old plaque dating from 1913 … It celebrates not only the opening of the subway but also some brand new Gentlemen’s toilets (hence the involvement of the Public Health Department). ‘Street fouling’ had become a major problem, hence the rather ambiguously worded signs that were once common around London exhorting people to … In the mid 19th century ideas were being put forward for ‘halting places’ and ‘waiting rooms’ and the City of London installed the first underground ‘Convenience’ outside the Royal Exchange in 1855. It’s still there, completely renovated, and is accessed by tunnels leading to Bank Underground Station. The original toilets were for men only, ladies had to wait another 30 years for their ‘convenience’. The Mansion House loo is now closed and sealed off but a great example of street level toilet architecture exists on Eastcheap … I am indebted for much of this information to a lady called Sarah McCabe who made the provision of underground conveniences the subject of her MA dissertation – I highly recommend it. And finally. I know I have written about this famous cat before but it’s a nice story so I am going to repeat it. High up on a tiled pillar in Barbican Underground Station is this rather sad little memorial … For many years Pebbles was a favourite of staff and passengers, often sleeping soundly on top of the exit barriers despite the rush hour pandemonium going on around him. Here is a picture from the wonderfully named Purr’n’Fur website, a great source for moggie-related stories … Clearly he was greatly missed when he died, as the plaque faithfully records, on 26th May 1997. This was doubly sad because he was due to be given a Lifetime Achievement Award. This was sponsored by Spillers Pet Foods and named after Arthur, a cat they used in their advertising who, I seem to remember, ate with his paws. The Certificate that came with the award is also displayed (the co-winner, the aptly named Barbie, was Pebbles’ companion) … Do remember that you can follow me on Instagram :
2695	dbpedia	3	5	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_plaque	en	Blue plaque	https://upload.wikimedia…880_and_1881.jpg	https://upload.wikimedia…880_and_1881.jpg	[ "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/images/icons/wikipedia.png", "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/images/mobile/copyright/wikipedia-wordmark-en.svg", "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/images/mobile/copyright/wikipedia-tagline-en.svg", "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0a/Alfred_Lord_Tennyson...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[ "Contributors to Wikimedia projects" ]	2003-09-03T10:48:12+00:00		en	/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png		https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_plaque	This article is about historical markers in the United Kingdom. For equivalent markers elsewhere, see Commemorative plaque. Commemorative plaque in the United Kingdom A blue plaque is a permanent sign installed in a public place in the United Kingdom, and certain other countries and territories, to commemorate a link between that location and a famous person, event, or former building on the site, serving as a historical marker. The term is used in the United Kingdom in two senses. It may be used narrowly and specifically to refer to the "official" scheme administered by English Heritage, and for much of its history restricted to sites within Greater London; or it may be used less formally to encompass a number of similar schemes administered by organisations throughout the UK. The plaques erected are made in a variety of designs, shapes, materials and colours: some are blue, others are not. However, the term "blue plaque" is often used informally to encompass all such schemes. History [edit] The "official" scheme traces its origins to that launched in 1866 in London, on the initiative of the politician William Ewart, to mark the homes and workplaces of famous people.[3][4] The first such scheme in the world, it has directly or indirectly provided the inspiration and model for many others. The scheme has been administered successively by the Society of Arts (1866–1901), the London County Council (1901–1965), the Greater London Council (1965–1986) and English Heritage (1986 to date). It was initially focused on Greater London, although between 1998 and 2005, under a trial programme since discontinued, 34 plaques were erected elsewhere in England. The Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 extended the scheme to the whole of England.[5] Many other plaque schemes have been initiated in the United Kingdom. Some are restricted to a specific geographical area, others to a particular theme of historical commemoration. They are administered by a range of bodies including local authorities, civic societies, residents' associations and other organisations such as the Transport Trust, the Royal Society of Chemistry, the Music Hall Guild of Great Britain and America and the British Comic Society. There are also commemorative plaque schemes throughout the world such as those in Paris, Rome, Oslo, and Dublin; and in other cities in Australia, Canada, the Philippines, Russia, and the United States. These take various forms, and they are more likely to be known as commemorative plaques or historical markers. English Heritage scheme [edit] The original blue plaque scheme was established by the Society of Arts in 1867, and since 1986 has been run by English Heritage. It is the oldest such scheme in the world.[3][4] After being conceived by politician William Ewart in 1863, the scheme was initiated in 1866 by Ewart, Henry Cole and the Society of Arts (now the Royal Society of Arts),[8] which erected plaques in a variety of shapes and colours. The first plaque was unveiled in 1867 to commemorate Lord Byron at his birthplace, 24 Holles Street, Cavendish Square. This house was demolished in 1889. The earliest blue plaque to survive, also put up in 1867, commemorates Napoleon III in King Street, St James's.[4] Byron's plaque was blue, but the colour was changed by the manufacturer Minton, Hollins & Co to chocolate brown to save money.[9] The first woman to be honoured with a plaque was the actor Sarah Siddons in 1876.[10] The plaque, placed on her house in Marylebone, London, was retrieved when the house was demolished in 1905 and is now held in the Victoria and Albert Museum.[11] In total, the Society of Arts put up 35 plaques, fewer than half of which survive today. The Society only erected one plaque within the square-mile of the City of London, that to Samuel Johnson on his house in Gough Square, in 1876. In 1879, it was agreed that the City of London Corporation would be responsible for erecting plaques within the City to recognise its jurisdictional independence. This demarcation has remained ever since.[4] In 1901, the Society of Arts scheme was taken over by the London County Council (LCC),[3] which gave much thought to the future design of the plaques. It was eventually decided to keep the basic shape and design of the Society's plaques, but to make them uniformly blue, with a laurel wreath and the LCC's title.[12] Though this design was used consistently from 1903 to 1938, some experimentation occurred in the 1920s, and plaques were made in bronze, stone and lead. Shape and colour also varied.[12] In 1921, the most common (blue) plaque design was revised, as it was discovered that glazed Royal Doulton stoneware was cheaper than the encaustic formerly used. In 1938, a new plaque design was prepared by an unnamed student at the LCC's Central School of Arts and Crafts and was approved by the committee. It omitted the decorative elements of earlier plaque designs, and allowed for lettering to be better spaced and enlarged. A white border was added to the design shortly after, and this has remained the standard ever since.[9] No plaques were erected between 1915 and 1919, or between 1940 and 1947, owing to the two world wars.[13] The LCC formalised the selection criteria for the scheme in 1954.[4] When the LCC was abolished in 1965, the scheme was taken over by the Greater London Council (GLC). The principles of the scheme changed little, but now applied to the entire, much larger, administrative county of Greater London. The GLC was also keen to broaden the range of people commemorated. The GLC erected 252 plaques, the subjects including Sylvia Pankhurst,[14] Samuel Coleridge-Taylor,[15] and Mary Seacole.[16] In 1986, the GLC was disbanded and the blue plaques scheme passed to English Heritage. English Heritage erected more than 300 plaques in London. In January 2013 English Heritage suspended proposals for plaques owing to funding cuts.[13][17] The National Trust's chairman stated that his organisation might step in to save the scheme.[18] In the event the scheme was relaunched by English Heritage in June 2014 with private funding (including support from a new donors' club, the Blue Plaques Club, and from property developer David Pearl).[19] Four members of the advisory panel resigned over this transmutation. Professor David Edgerton and author and critic Gillian Darley were concerned that the scheme had been "reduced to a marketing tool for English Heritage".[20] The vice chair Dr Celina Fox and Dr Margaret Pelling stated that the scheme was "being dismantled and its previous achievements discredited".[21] In April 2015, English Heritage was divided into two parts, Historic England (a statutory body), and the new English Heritage Trust (a charity, which took over the English Heritage operating name and logo). Responsibility for the blue plaque scheme passed to the English Heritage Trust. The 1,000th plaque, marking the offices of the Women's Freedom League, 1908–1915, was unveiled in 2023.[22] Society of Arts plaque on Samuel Johnson's house in Gough Square, London (erected 1876). Many of the early Society of Arts and LCC plaques were brown in colour. London County Council plaque at 48 Doughty Street, Holborn, commemorating Charles Dickens (erected 1903) One of seven LCC Royal Doulton plaques with coloured laurel relief border erected in 1925; 41 Beak Street, Soho London County Council plaque at 100 Lambeth Road, Lambeth, commemorating William Bligh (erected 1952) Greater London Council plaque at 29 Fitzroy Square, Fitzrovia, commemorating Virginia Woolf (erected 1974) English Heritage plaque, at 22b Ebury Street, Belgravia, London, commemorating Ian Fleming (erected 1996) Criteria [edit] To be eligible for an English Heritage blue plaque in London, the famous person concerned must:[23] Have been dead for 20 years or have passed the centenary of their birth. Fictional characters are not eligible; Be considered eminent by a majority of members of their own profession; have made an outstanding contribution to human welfare or happiness; Have lived or worked in that building in London (excluding the City of London and Whitehall) for a significant period, in time or importance, within their life and work; be recognisable to the well-informed passer-by, or deserve national recognition. In cases of foreigners and overseas visitors, candidates should be of international reputation or significant standing in their own country. With regards to the location of a plaque: Plaques can only be erected on the actual building inhabited by a figure, not the site where the building once stood, or on buildings that have been radically altered; Plaques are not placed onto boundary walls, gate piers, educational or ecclesiastic buildings, or the Inns of Court; Buildings marked with plaques should be visible from the public highway; A single person may not be commemorated with more than one blue plaque in London.[23] Other schemes have different criteria, which are often less restrictive: in particular, it is common under other schemes for plaques to be erected to mark the sites of demolished buildings. Selection process [edit] Almost all the proposals for English Heritage blue plaques are made by members of the public who write or email the organisation before submitting a formal proposal.[25] English Heritage's in-house historian researches the proposal, and the Blue Plaques Panel advises on which suggestions should be successful. This is composed of 12 people from various disciplines from across the country. The panel is chaired by Professor William Whyte. Other members (as at September 2023) include Richard J. Aldrich, Mihir Bose, Andrew Graham-Dixon, Claire Harman, Gus Casely-Hayford and Amy Lame.[26] The actor and broadcaster Stephen Fry was formerly a member of the panel, and wrote the foreword to the book Lived in London: Blue Plaques and the Stories Behind Them (2009).[27] Roughly a third of proposals are approved in principle, and are placed on a shortlist. Because the scheme is so popular, and because a lot of detailed research has to be carried out, it takes about three years for each case to reach the top of the shortlist. Proposals not taken forward can only be re-proposed once 10 years have elapsed.[23] Manufacture [edit] From 1923, soon after the standardisation of the design in 1921, the plaques were manufactured by Royal Doulton which continued their production until 1955.[28] From 1984 until 2015 they were made by Frank Ashworth at his studio in Cornwall, and were then inscribed by his wife.[29] From 1955 to 1985 the lettering for the plaques was designed in the Roman lettering style by Henry Hooper.[30][31] Since 2015, the plaques have been made by Ned Heywood, a potter, at his workshop in Chepstow, Wales.[22] Each plaque is made entirely by hand.[32][33] Event plaques [edit] A small minority of GLC and English Heritage plaques have been erected to commemorate events which took place at particular locations rather than the famous people who lived there. Outside London [edit] In 1998, English Heritage initiated a trial national plaques scheme, and over the following years erected 34 plaques in Birmingham, Merseyside, Southampton and Portsmouth. The scheme was discontinued in 2005, although English Heritage continued to provide advice and guidance to individuals and organisations outside of London wanting to develop local schemes.[35] In September 2023 the Department for Culture, Media and Sport announced the reintroduction of a national scheme, with Historic England as the lead developer.[36] From mid 2024, the public will be invited to submit nominations, with eligibility criteria including a minimum of 20 years having passed since the death of the nominee, who must have made a significant contribution to human welfare or happiness. At least one surviving building must be associated with the nominee in a form that they would have recognised and the building must be visible from the public highway.[37] The first plaque in the scheme was unveiled in Ilkley, West Yorkshire on 23 February 2024, commemorating Daphne Steele, first Black matron in the National Health Service in 1964.[38] On 24 May 2024, a blue plaque commemorating the childhood home of musician George Harrison in Liverpool was unveiled, and was referred to in the press as "Historic England's first official non-London blue plaque".[39] Other schemes [edit] The popularity of English Heritage's London blue plaques scheme has meant that a number of comparable schemes have been established elsewhere in the United Kingdom. Many of these schemes also use blue plaques, often manufactured in metal or plastic rather than the ceramic used in London, but some feature plaques of different colours and shapes. In 2012, English Heritage published a register of plaque schemes run by other organisations across England.[40] The criteria for selection varies greatly. Many schemes treat plaques primarily as memorials and place them on the sites of former buildings, in contrast to the strict English Heritage policy of only installing a plaque on the actual building in which a famous person lived or an event took place. London [edit] The Corporation of London continues to run its own plaque scheme for the City of London, where English Heritage does not erect plaques. City of London plaques are blue and ceramic, but are rectangular in shape and carry the City of London coat of arms.[4][41] Because of the rapidity of change in the built environment within the City, a high proportion of Corporation of London plaques mark the sites of former buildings. Many of the 32 London boroughs also now have their own schemes, running alongside the English Heritage scheme. Westminster City Council runs a green plaque scheme, each plaque being sponsored by a group with a particular interest in its subject.[42] The London Borough of Southwark started its own blue plaque scheme in 2003, under which the borough awards plaques through popular vote following public nomination: living people may be commemorated.[43] The London Borough of Islington has a similar green heritage plaque scheme, initiated in 2010.[44] Other plaques may be erected by smaller groups, such as residents' associations. In 2007 the Hampstead Garden Suburb Residents Association erected a blue plaque in memory of Prime Minister Harold Wilson at 12 Southway as part of the suburb's centenary celebrations. City of Westminster green plaque at 18 Cavendish Square, Marylebone, commemorating Josef Dallos, contact lens pioneer (erected 2010) Corporation of London plaque on the site of John Keats' birthplace City of Westminster green plaque commemorating Laura Ashley City of Westminster green plaque at the Savoy Theatre, the first public building in the world to be lit entirely by electricity when it was fitted with the incandescent light bulb developed by Sir Joseph Swan in 1881.[45] England [edit] Location Details Aldershot In 2017 in Aldershot in Hampshire the Aldershot Civic Society unveiled its first blue plaque to comedian and actor Arthur English at the house where he had been born. It is intended that this will be the first in a series dedicated to notable local people or historic buildings.[46][47][48] Berkhamsted The Hertfordshire town of Berkhamsted unveiled a set of 32 blue plaques in 2000 on some of the town's most significant buildings,[49] including Berkhamsted Castle, the birthplace of writer Graham Greene and buildings associated with the poet William Cowper, John Incent (a Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral) and Clementine Churchill. The plaques feature in a Heritage Trail promoted by the town's council.[50] Birmingham The Birmingham Civic Society provides a blue plaque scheme in and around Birmingham: there are over 90 plaques commemorating notable former Birmingham residents and historical places of interest.[51][52] Bournemouth Bournemouth Borough Council has unveiled more than 30 blue plaques.[53] Its first plaque was unveiled on 31 October 1937 to Lewis Tregonwell, who built the first house in what is now Bournemouth. Two further plaques followed in 1957 and 1975 to writer Robert Louis Stevenson and poet Rupert Brooke respectively. The first blue plaque was unveiled on 30 June 1985 dedicated to Sir Percy Shelley, 3rd Baronet.[54] Derbyshire In 2010, Derbyshire County Council allowed its residents to vote via the Internet on a shortlist of notable historical figures to be commemorated in a local blue plaque scheme.[55] The first six plaques commemorated industrialist Richard Arkwright junior (Bakewell), Olave Baden-Powell and the "Father of Railways" George Stephenson (Chesterfield), the mathematical prodigy Jedediah Buxton (Elmton), actor Arthur Lowe (Hayfield), and architect Joseph Paxton (Chatsworth House).[56] Gateshead A long-running blue plaque scheme is in operation in Gateshead. Run by the council, the scheme was registered with English Heritage in 1970[40] and 29 blue plaques were installed between the inception of the scheme in 1977 and the publication of a commemorative document in 2010.[57][58] The Gateshead scheme aims to highlight notable persons who lived in the borough, notable buildings within it and important historical events.[59] Some of those commemorated through the scheme include Geordie Ridley, author of the "Blaydon Races":[60] William Wailes, a 19th-century proponent of stained glass;[61][62] the industrialist and co-founder of Clarke Chapman, William Clarke[63] and Sir Joseph Swan, inventor of the incandescent light bulb.[63][64] More recent plaques (both erected in 2012) have commemorated Vincent Litchfield Raven, the chief mechanical engineer at the North Eastern Railway;[65] and the 19th-century Felling mining disasters.[66] Leeds Leeds Civic Trust started its blue plaque scheme in 1987 and by 2020 had 180 plaques.[67] Loughton The Essex town of Loughton inaugurated a scheme in 1997 following a programme allowing for three new plaques a year; 42 had been erected by 2019. The aim is to stimulate public interest in the town's heritage.[68] Among the Loughton blue plaques is that to Mary Anne Clarke, which is in fact a pair of identical plaques, one on the back, and one on the front, of her house, Loughton Lodge. Malvern In 2005, Malvern Civic Society and Malvern Hills District council announced that blue plaques would be placed on buildings in Malvern that were associated with famous people, including Franklin D. Roosevelt. Since then blue plaques have been erected to commemorate C. S. Lewis, Florence Nightingale, Charles Darwin and Haile Selassie.[69][70][71] Manchester A scheme in Manchester is co-ordinated by Manchester Art Gallery, to whom nominations can be submitted. Plaques must be funded by those who propose them.[72][73] From 1960 to 1984 all plaques were ceramic, and blue in colour. From 1985, they were made of cast aluminium, colour-coded to reflect the type of commemoration (blue for people; red for events in the city's social history; black for buildings of architectural or historic interest; green for other subjects). After a period of abeyance, the scheme has been revived and all plaques are now patinated bronze.[72] Oldham A blue plaque at Oldham's Tommyfield Market (Greater Manchester) marks the 1860s origin of the fish and chip shop and fast food industries. Oxfordshire The Oxfordshire Blue Plaques Board places plaques in the city of Oxford and elsewhere in the county.[74] Ringwood The Ringwood Society installed the first blue plaque in the town in 1978, to commemorate the Monmouth Rebellion.[75] Southampton Starting in 2004, English Heritage installed several blue plaques "to commemorate famous or well-loved people who have contributed significantly to Britain and Southampton's history... Many other plaques have been put up by friends, family and fans of Southampton's most influential people and historic places".[76] Since 2022, The Spitfire Makers Charitable Trust has been installing blue plaques to commemorate sites of Spitfire production in Southampton and Hampshire.[77] Swindon Swindon Heritage installs blue plaques in Swindon to commemorate the famous people, places and events which are part of the town's history. These are financed through public donations from individuals and groups. The first plaque to be unveiled was to the suffragette Edith New in March 2016. Others commemorated include the writer and naturalist Richard Jefferies the actress Diana Dors.[78] Wolverhampton Wolverhampton has over 90 blue plaques erected by The Wolverhampton Society in a scheme which was started in 1983 by the then Wolverhampton Civic Society.[79] One of the more unusual plaques marks the location of the World Altitude Balloon Record on Friday 5 September 1862. In 2021, a Black Lives Matter plaque was erected at the Wolverhampton Heritage Centre (the former constituency office of Enoch Powell, where his Rivers of Blood speech was written) to commemorate immigrant rights activist Paulette Wilson, a member of the Windrush generation.[80][81][82] York York Civic Trust has operated a blue plaque scheme since the 1940s.[83] Plaques erected by the Trust use a variety of shapes and materials, including bronze, wood, slate, aluminium, and glass, and commemorate buildings and events as well as people.[83] All plaques bear the emblem of the Civic Trust, which is based on the York assay mark of 1423.[83] A Gateshead blue plaque commemorating William Clarke, co-founder of the engineering firm Clarke Chapman. Plaque in Oldham marking the origin of the fish and chip shop and the fast food industry. The first Swindon Heritage blue plaque, commemorating suffragette Edith New, who was one of the first two suffragettes to use vandalism as a tactic. Oxfordshire blue plaque commemorating the first sub-4-minute mile run by Roger Bannister on 6 May 1954 at the University of Oxford's Iffley Road track. Blue plaque in Shirley, Southampton which commemorates the contribution of Sun Engineering Ltd towards building the Spitfire. Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland [edit] In Northern Ireland, Belfast City Council and the Ulster History Circle are among a small number of groups administering blue plaques.[84] Established in 1983, the Ulster History Circle has erected around 260.[85][86] Its scope extends into the Republic of Ireland, covering all nine counties of Ulster, the northern province in Ireland.[87] Elsewhere in the Republic, schemes are operated through local authorities[88] and civic societies.[89] Scotland [edit] Historic Environment Scotland, the Scottish heritage agency, has previously operated a national commemorative plaques scheme but, as of 2023, this was inactive.[90] Regional schemes are run by local authorities.[91][92] Wales [edit] Wales does not operate a national blue plaque scheme, although in 2022 Andrew RT Davies, leader of the Welsh Conservative Group in the Senedd, called for the introduction of a country-wide approach.[93] Regional schemes are operated by local authorities[94][95] and civic societies.[96] The Purple Plaques scheme is a national scheme (across Wales) that aims to commemorate women whose lives have had a significant and long-lasting impact. Blue plaque in Belfast commemorating Isabella Tod, founder of the Irish Women's Suffrage Society Blue plaque in Jedburgh commemorating John Ainslie, surveyor and cartographer Thematic schemes [edit] There also exist several nationwide schemes sponsored by special-interest bodies, which erect plaques at sites or buildings with historical associations within their particular sphere of activity. The Transport Trust's Red Wheel scheme erects red plaques on sites of significance in the evolution of transport.[97] The Music Hall Guild of Great Britain and America erects blue plaques on sites associated with notable music hall and variety artistes, mainly in the London area. The British Comedy Society (previously known as the Dead Comics' Society) erects blue plaques on the former homes of well-known comedians, including those of Sid James and John Le Mesurier. The Royal Society of Chemistry's Chemical Landmark Scheme erects hexagonal blue plaques to mark sites where the chemical sciences are considered to have made a significant contribution to health, wealth, or quality of life.[98] The Institute of Physics installs circular blue plaques to celebrate physicists' lives or work at various locations in the Great Britain and Ireland. Plaques exist in Edinburgh for Thomas Henderson and Thomas David Anderson, at Glasgow for Alexander Wilson and William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin, at Eskdalemuir Observatory for Lewis Fry Richardson, at the birthplace of Charles Thomson Rees Wilson in the Pentland Hills, at Leeds for William Henry Bragg and at Aberdeen for George Paget Thomson.[99] In 2015, Peter Higgs unveiled his own plaque, installed on the building in which he had predicted the Higgs boson.[100] Rainbow plaques commemorate LGBT people, events or sites. They have been erected by different bodies, but are distinguished by having rainbow colours around the circumference.[101][102] Transport Trust plaque at Hythe Pier and Railway, Hythe, Hampshire, the oldest working pier railway in the world Comic Heritage plaque commemorating Harry Worth at the site of the former Teddington Studios, Greater London Royal Society of Chemistry plaque on the Chemistry Department of University College London, recording the work carried out there by Sir Christopher Ingold (erected 2008) Institute of Physics plaque on the Parkinson Building, University of Leeds, recording the work carried out there by Sir William Henry Bragg See also [edit] Commemorative plaque Historical markers of the Philippines References [edit] Further reading [edit]
2695	dbpedia	3	70	https://daleyfamilytravels.com/2016/05/07/london-with-kids-westminster-and-kensington/	en	London with Kids: Westminster and Kensington	https://daleyfamilytrave…22b252822529.jpg	https://daleyfamilytrave…22b252822529.jpg	[ "https://daleyfamilytravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/london2bday2b22b252822529.jpg?w=456&h=640", "https://daleyfamilytravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_9278copy.jpg?w=512&h=640", "https://daleyfamilytravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_9291copy.jpg?w=414&h=640", "https://daleyfamilytravels...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[ "Ashley Daley" ]	2016-05-07T00:00:00	The day before had been great, our first night in the hotel room went very well, and we were ready to see more of the city. Our plan for the day was to visit sites in Westminster and Kensington.	en	https://daleyfamilytrave…mg_8269.jpg?w=32	Daley Family Travels	https://daleyfamilytravels.com/2016/05/07/london-with-kids-westminster-and-kensington/	We took the underground from Southwick (a very quick walk from our hotel) to Westminster. Westminster Westminster Palace – Big Ben The first sight was saw coming out of the station was Westminster Palace. It was magnificent! We walked around the building a bit and took a few photos. London was pretty excited because we had talked beforehand about how this was the same clock that Peter Pan flew to. Westminster Abbey The abbey was beautiful to see! We were there on a Saturday and the abbey was open from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm. We purchased our tickets online, although there didn’t seem to be too horrible of a line for those that purchased at the door. There are no photos allowed once you’re inside. This was a little bit of a bummer, but at the same time, it was nice to really focus on everything we were seeing. An audio guide was included and we followed the path through the abbey. We also got to see the graves of Queen Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots and learn more about each of their stories. At the very end of the tour, we got to see the coronation chair. This was originally made for King Edward I to enclose the Stone of Scone that he had brought over from Scotland. Legend has it that this is the same stone that Jacob from the bible had used first as a pillow and then for a pillar (Genesis 28:18). While it used to be stored in a vault in England, it now resides back in Scotland and is only brought to England for coronations. You can visit it at Edinburgh castle. Both of our girls did well in the abbey. We were there for two hours and saw a good amount. Luckily, Adeline fell asleep for about half the time so that was nice. The abbey was mostly stroller friendly, with only a few area of stairs. When we came across stairs, Aaron and I just took turns going up really quick and it wasn’t a big deal for us. Buckingham Palace- Changing of the Guards The changing of the guards happens everyday in the Spring and Summer at 11:30 am sharp. In order to really see whole event, one must get there very early. We got to the street right at 11:30 and it was very crowded. We saw just the end of the guards walking up to the palace. We overheard a tour guide telling another group of people to stick around because the guards will march back towards this way at the end. He mentioned that it’s also usually less crowded by then. So we decided to wait and found a good spot on the sidewalk where we would be able to see them coming down the street. It was a little bit of a wait, but it was really neat seeing the guards march down the street while playing music (the bagpipes were our favorite). Kensington Kensington Gardens It was a very nice walk and we saw some beautiful flowers, birds, and of course. the statue. We mostly followed the “Princess Diana Memorial Walk” path and it eventually led us to one of the coolest playgrounds I’ve ever seen – the Diana Memorial Playground. This playground has elements of Peter Pan to it with it’s pirate ship and teepees and also has a fun musical area and several playgrounds. It was a great place for both our girls to play and had plenty of activities for older children as well. The playground is gated and only allows a certain number of children to come in at a time. This creates a bit of a line/queue, but for us at least, it was not a long wait at all. It was a great break in the middle of the day and allowed both our girls to run around a bit before going into the museums in the evening. Trying on astronaut gloves. Science Museum After the kids played for awhile, we headed down to the Science Museum. We didn’t have too much time left before it and the Natural History Museum closed at 6pm, so we only saw one exhibit – Exploring Space. Our toddler wants to be an astronaut when she grows up, so she was pretty excited. We got to see a piece of the moon and try on astronaut gloves. There was also a ton of information about astronauts in general and replicas of different spacecrafts. Natural History Museum After our quick visit at the Science Museum, we ran over to the Natural History Museum. Luckily both museums are next to each other. We mostly just saw the dinosaur bones here. It was really neat and I wish we would have had more time to walk around. We had hoped to also visit the Victoria and Albert Museum (their website had mentioned a toy display that looked pretty neat), but we ran out of time. Our second day was full of activities and went very well. I was very pleased with how kid friendly everything was! The girls were tired, but both had a fun time at each of our destinations. Overall, definitely a success. For more information, check out: http://www.westminster-abbey.org/home https://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/kensington-gardens/things-to-see-and-do/sports-and-leisure/diana-memorial-playground http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/ http://www.nhm.ac.uk/ Please note that this post contains an affiliate link. At no additional cost to you, we earn a small commission if you make a purchase. If you are ready to make a purchase and would like to support this website in some way, using these links will help do exactly that. Thank you for your support!
2695	dbpedia	1	69	https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8420539/Almost-1-000-blue-plaques-reviewed.html	en	Almost 1,000 blue plaques to be reviewed	https://i.dailymail.co.u…592182824602.jpg	https://i.dailymail.co.u…592182824602.jpg	[ "https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/sitelogos/logo_mol.gif", "https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/furniture/facebook/DailyMail/DailyMail.png", "https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/08/19/17/88683833-0-image-m-10_1724086796624.jpg", "https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/08/19/16/88688737-0-Mike_Lynch_on_his_Suffolk_farm_in_2021_wh...	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The priority is to inform people about celebrated figures with more detail and context online and on the Blue Plaque App. English Heritage is not currently looking to write more information on the plaques themselves and have not named which ones they are reviewing. But there are fears for a number of plaques to historical figures that also have statues that feature on a 'topple the racists' hit list. Lord Horatio Nelson has come under fire in recent weeks and activists have set their sights on the 170ft column to him in central London. The Royal Navy officer led Britain to victory in a number of crucial battles during the Napoleonic Wars, but some claim he was a 'white supremacist' for his views on slavery. The admiral has two blue plaques - both on New Bond Street in Mayfair where he lived - in the capital which may be under threat. Lord Herbert Kitchener is another with landmarks in London that could face changes. As the face of Britain's 'your country needs you' hiring campaign during the First World War, Lord Kitchener is one of the most famous faces of the 20th century. But his detractors say his overseeing of the 'scorched earth policy' in the Boer Wars makes him unfit to be memorialised. The Army officer has a statue by Horse Guards Parade and a blue plaque to show where he lived in Westminster. Explorer Captain James Cook could also have a plaque and statue to him tweaked if protesters get their way. The Royal Navy officer navigated to Australia and mapped Newfoundland off the coast of North America. He is a symbol of 'racial oppression and violence', according to the 'topple the racists' page. A monument to him stands in The Mall in Westminster and 'must be removed', the website says. Already widely disputed for his role in establishing British rule over India, memorials to Sir Robert Clive have been thrust to the front of the debate around statues. 'Topple the racists' want his monument in Whitehall to be torn down and a blue plaque in Mayfair shows where he lived. Fredrick John Horniman was a tea merchant and plantation owner who may also be wiped from London's streets. He founded the Horniman Museum, which is now under pressure to change its name. A plaque to him hangs on the side of the museum and there is another to show where he lived in Croydon. The final historical figure who is on the protesters' hit list and has a blue plaque in London is Sir Evelyn Baring. The 1st Earl of Cromer was Governor of Southern Rhodesia during the Second World War and later Governor of Kenya. 'Topple the racists' claim his role in the suppression of the Mau Mau uprising means he should not be remembered with landmarks. His blue plaque is a direct target for the demonstrators, who say it should say more on it than 'just colonial administrator'. English Heritage has set up a group to curate a list of BAME plaques that should be installed. Bob Marley had a blue plaque put up last year at a house where he lived in Chelsea in 1977. Ghanian 18th-century abolitionist Ottobah Cugoano is also set to get one for him this year. Indian Muslim Noor Inayat Khan, a Special Operations Executive agent in the Second World War, is another on the list. The review comes after Black Lives Matter protests said there were ethical issues with celebrating historical figures who were involved in slavery or imperialism. One demonstration in Bristol saw a statue of a 17th-century slave trader Edward Colston pulled down and dumped in the city docks. Since then other statues - including Sir Winston Churchill's - have been vandalised or threatened to be torn down. Also under threat is Oxford University's statue of Cecil John Rhodes, a mining magnate and former PM of South Africa's Cape Colony. The Cecil Rhodes Trust has funded hundreds of scholarships for students from Africa but his statue was removed from the University of Cape Town in 2015. The imperialist leader is divisive due to some seeing him as a racist and complicit in paving the way for apartheid in South Africa. London Mayor Sadiq Khan has ordered a review of statues and street names and boarded up monuments such as Sir Winston Churchill's and the Cenotaph. The move was designed to protect them from anticipated fierce protests at the weekend but the mayor faced a backlash including from the PM who branded it 'absurd and shameful'. Activists daubed the words 'was a racist' under Churchill's name on the statue during angry anti-racism protests last weekend. His granddaughter Emma Soames told BBC Radio 4's Today programme she felt 'extraordinarily sad that my grandfather, who was such a unifying figure in this country, appears to have become a sort of icon through being controversial'. She said if people were 'so infuriated' by seeing the statue, it may be 'safer' in a museum. But Churchill's grandson Nicholas Soames swiftly condemned any attempt to move it from the spot the former PM had chosen before he died in 1965. 'I will have nothing of taking statues down and putting them in museums,' he said. Sir Nicholas told protesters to 'read your history and grow up', and said it was 'rubbish' and a 'lunatic representation' to call his grandfather racist. He told LBC: 'All his life he fought fascism.' Churchill, who was PM twice, is considered a national hero and often leads polls on who was the greatest-ever Briton. But some claim his legacy is tarnished by controversial remarks he made about different races. They also point to his role in the Bengal famine in 1943 after Allied forces halted food supplies, leading to an estimated 3million deaths. English Heritage refused to be drawn on which plaques could be removed or have extra information added. A spokesman said: 'Shortly after we became a charity in 2015, we made a commitment to improve the representation of BAME figures on London's blue plaques.'
2695	dbpedia	3	27	https://www.cambridgenetwork.co.uk/news/westminster-college-unveils-cambridge-blue-plaque-commemorate-intrepid-founding-sisters	en	Westminster College unveils Cambridge Blue Plaque to commemorate intrepid founding sisters	https://www.cambridgenetwork.co.uk/core/misc/favicon.ico	https://www.cambridgenetwork.co.uk/core/misc/favicon.ico	[ "https://www.cambridgenetwork.co.uk/themes/custom/cn/logo.svg", "https://www.cambridgenetwork.co.uk/civicrm/contact/imagefile?photo=11meet-cambridge-graphic-m-cmyk-teal-for-cambridge-network.jpg" ]	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[]	null	Westminster College is celebrating the vision and generosity of twin sisters who were its founding benefactors, with the dedication of a Cambridge Blue Plaque.	en	/core/misc/favicon.ico		https://www.cambridgenetwork.co.uk/news/westminster-college-unveils-cambridge-blue-plaque-commemorate-intrepid-founding-sisters	The College held a formal unveiling of the Blue Plaque at its Open Day on Saturday (1st June), in memory of Agnes Smith Lewis and Margaret Dunlop Gibson who not only donated the strategic site on which the College is located, but were also biblical scholars, linguists and intrepid explorers at a time when this was unusual for women. The ceremony was carried out by Professor Janet Soskice, Professor of Philosophical Theology, Faculty of Divinity at Cambridge University and an Emeritus Fellow of Jesus College. The Blue Plaque, awarded by Cambridge City Council, is only the seventh to be given to women. The occasion also marked the launch of a new Association of Alumni and Friends of the College and was attended by more than 160 former students and friends. The twin sisters Agnes and Margaret were brought up as Presbyterians in Irvine, Ayrshire, inherited a fortune and taught themselves 12 languages. Following the donation of the Cambridge site, Westminster College relocated from its original base in London in 1899. They travelled widely across Europe and the Middle East at a time when such journeys by Victorian women were unheard of, making some remarkable discoveries along the way which have had profound significance for biblical scholarship. They were both awarded honorary doctorates by the major Universities of Scotland, Germany and Ireland for their work on ancient manuscripts. Today Westminster College is a theological college, resource centre and research hub for the United Reformed Church (URC). Its principal purpose is training for the ordination of ministers but is also used more widely for training within the denomination, including flexible learning in blocks of a week, which was introduced recently. Speaking at the Open Day, Rev Neil Thorogood, Principal of Westminster College said: “This is an important day for our community as we recognise the contribution made by Agnes and Margaret not only in providing the site for our College but also the incredible story of their achievements at a time when women were not considered pioneers in their field. “It is very fitting that they can now be remembered in perpetuity with the Cambridge Blue Plaque so future generations will be able to view it and learn more about Westminster’s heritage. “I am delighted that this occasion also marks the formal launch of our Alumni and Friends Association which we hope will bring our Westminster community closer together, encouraging former students and affiliates to be part of our life in College and to join us for future events.” The Cambridge City Blue Plaque scheme was launched in 2001 to honour the most famous people or events associated with the city, whose contribution has made a significant impact on the area, the UK and the world. Currently, 32 have been awarded, following stringent assessment, including for Dr John Addenbrooke, Sir Frank Whittle, Alan Turing and Sir Charles Villiers Stanford. Only six of the Plaques have been given to women who include Gwen Raverat, artist, illustrator and wood engraver and Millicent Garrett Fawcett, leading suffragist and co-founder of Newnham College. The Blue Plaque Scheme is run by the charity, Cambridge Past, Present & Future. Image: At the Cambridge Blue Plaque unveiling, left to right: Robert Pope, Vice Principal, Westminster College; Peter Ball and Sam White, both Teaching Staff, Westminster College; Professor Janet Soskice, Professor of Philosophical Theology, Faculty of Divinity at Cambridge University and an Emeritus Fellow of Jesus College; Magalie Cooper, Bursar, Westminster College; Jane Mclarty, Teaching Staff, Westminster College; and Neil Thorogood, Principal, Westminster College. Westminster College As a resource to the national and local church and a full participant in the theological training of students within the Cambridge Theological Federation, Westminster College is a place where all those in ministry can study and deepen their faith. It is a place for refreshment and learning available to all of those involved in the life of the Church from many different traditions, people from other faiths and those with no faith commitment. A long-term partner on the Westminster site is the Cambridge Centre for Christianity Worldwide and the central offices of the Cambridge Theological Federation. The Woolf Institute, a centre for dialogue between Jews, Christians and Muslims of world renown, is based in a brand new building on the College site, as is the Faraday Institute for Science and Religion.
2695	dbpedia	2	84	https://www.stonebridgeandco.com/2023/02/08/blue-plaque-tour-of-highgate/	en	Blue Plaque Tour of Highgate • Stonebridge • Your local, forward thinking property experts	https://www.stonebridgea…lding-scaled.jpg	https://www.stonebridgea…lding-scaled.jpg	[ "https://www.stonebridgeandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/The-Old-Curiosity-Shop.png", "https://www.stonebridgeandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/PRS_Logo_v2-42.png", "https://www.stonebridgeandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Large-NAEA-Logo-42.png", "https://www.stonebridgeandco.com/wp-content/uploads...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[ "Sophie Rice" ]	2023-02-08T00:00:00	Follow blue plaques around Highgate to explore the history of the area and the people who lived there, from Charles Dickens to V. K. Krishna Menon.	en	https://www.stonebridgea…e-touch-icon.png	Stonebridge	https://www.stonebridgeandco.com/2023/02/08/blue-plaque-tour-of-highgate/	Blue plaques are displayed around the country on buildings and other structures to commemorate the people who lived, worked, socialised, or otherwise spent a lot of time there. Some plaques are “official” blue plaques from English Heritage, while others might be put up by local councils or various societies or individuals. If you want to explore Highgate and its history, following the blue plaques is a great way to take a tour. Charles Dickens – Stayed at 92 North Road The great novelist Charles Dickens—remembered for works such as Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, and many more—spent some time at this address in 1832. A.E. Housman – Lived at 17 North Road The poet and scholar A.E. Housman wrote his collection of poems ‘A Shropshire Lad’ while living at this address, also on North Road. First published in 1896, the collection quickly became popular, particularly with younger readers. Sir John Betjeman – Lived at 31 Highgate West Hill The Poet Laureate Sir John Betjeman lived here as a child between 1908 and 1917, a fact which is commemorated by an English Heritage blue plaque. He wrote his first poetry in the house and even expressed his love for the house in his autobiography. J.B. Priestley – Lived at 3 The Grove This English Heritage plaque is bronze, rather than blue, but it is displayed in memory of the respected novelist, essayist, and playwright who lived at this address. The same building also features a plaque from the local council for the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge, who lived in the house from 1823 until he died in 1834. A.V. Hill – Lived at 16 Bishopswood Road The physiologist A.V. Hill lived here between 1923 and 1967. A blue plaque stands here to mark this, celebrating the man who shared the 1922 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. V.K. Krishna Menon – Lived at 30 Langdon Park Road V.K. Krishna Menon was a campaigner for Indian independence, a diplomatist, and a politician. He lived at this house on Langdon Park Road when he first moved to London in 1929 and stayed until 1931. He became independent India’s first High Commissioner in London in 1947. Vinayak Damodar Savarkar – Lived at 65 Cromwell Avenue Named on this blue plaque at this address as “Indian patriot and philosopher”, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar lived here for three years from 1906. At the time it was known as India House and was intended to be used as a hostel for Indian students, also serving as the headquarters for several organisations and becoming a hub for political activism. Mary Kingsley – Lived at 22 Southwood Lane This blue plaque was placed by the Greater London council for the traveller and ethnologist Mary Kingsley, who lived at the address as a child in the 19th century. Her travels through West Africa helped to shape perceptions of Africa and British colonialism in Europe during her lifetime.
2695	dbpedia	2	47	https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/mary-shelley/	en	Mary Shelley \| Author \| Blue Plaques			[]	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[]	null	Blue Plaque commemorating author Mary Shelley at 24 Chester Square, Belgravia, London SW1W 9HS, City of Westminster.			English Heritage	https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/mary-shelley/	SHELLEY, Mary (1797-1851) Plaque erected in 2003 by English Heritage at 24 Chester Square, Belgravia, London, SW1W 9HS, City of Westminster
2695	dbpedia	1	7	https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/propose-a-plaque/	en	Propose a plaque	https://www.english-heri…ose-a-plaque.jpg	https://www.english-heri…ose-a-plaque.jpg	[ "https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/siteassets/home/visit/blue-plaques/propose-plaque/propose-a-plaque-header.jpg?w=1440&h=612&mode=crop&scale=both&quality=100&anchor=NoFocus&WebsiteVersion=20200219", "https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/siteassets/home/visit/blue-plaques/blue-plaques-stories/find-a-plaque-hub-i...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[]	null	The English Heritage blue plaques scheme relies entirely on nominations from the public. Find out all about how to propose a plaque.			English Heritage	https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/propose-a-plaque/	Selection Criteria Before going on to send us a detailed proposal, there are a few other criteria to consider. At least 20 years must have passed since a candidate’s death. At least one building associated with the figure must survive within Greater London (but outside the City of London, which has its own scheme). The building must survive in a form that the commemorated person would have recognised, and be visible from a public highway. Buildings with many personal associations, such as churches, schools and theatres, are not normally considered for plaques. No more than two plaques are allowed on one building. Nominations to commemorate buildings that have historical significance for an event, or a group of individuals, will be considered as resources allow. Nominations are subject to thorough historical research and discussion, and English Heritage’s Blue Plaques Panel of experts meets three times a year to decide the shortlist. Proposals may be turned down for many reasons, for example if a subject’s historical significance is felt to be insufficiently clear, and if the connection to a surviving London building is not strong enough. We receive many more suggestions than can be approved given the resources available, so the process of shortlisting is highly selective. You can download a PDF of the full selection criteria for more information. Researching Your Candidate When nominating, please supply as much information as possible to support the authenticity of the building as a place related to your nominee. By ‘authentic’ we mean that it needs to have been inhabited by the person. The first port of call for address information is normally a biography – including entries in the Dictionary of National Biography – or an autobiography. More detail can be obtained from such sources as electoral registers, Post Office directories and census returns. Many of these are available online on sites such as ancestry.com and findmypast.co.uk, which can be accessed free of charge from many public libraries and local archives. Please supply as much information as you can about addresses, including dates of residence and any interesting detail about the person’s links to a particular building. While we will thoroughly research cases ourselves, it is helpful to have as much information as possible from the outset. Submitting Your Nomination Please download the PDF form using the link below. You can type directly into the boxes and save your changes to your computer by clicking 'save as' under the 'file' menu. Please send the completed form as an email attachment to blue.plaques@english-heritage.org.uk or post it to the Blue Plaques Team, English Heritage, 6th floor, 100 Wood Street, London, EC2V 7AN. We look forward to receiving your suggestion. Download the Form What Happens Next? Once we shortlist a nomination, it usually takes two to three years for a plaque to go up. This is because there is a rigorous two-stage research process – there is a shortlist of names to work through, and the consent of the building owners has to be secured. Listed building consent may also be needed. The plaques themselves are unique pieces, handmade by dedicated craftspeople. They are kiln-fired twice, which means that their manufacture takes several months. Other Schemes Many other groups erect their own plaques, often using different criteria from English Heritage. If your nomination for a blue plaque is turned down, you could consider approaching other schemes run by local authorities, such as Westminster City Council’s Green Plaques scheme. Other active schemes include those run by the Heritage Foundation – which puts up plaques to figures who worked in entertainment – and the Nubian Jak Community Trust, which commemorates prominent black historical figures. English Heritage has compiled a register of other schemes across England, updated up to 2013 (you can download the register as a PDF). Your local council or borough archive may hold further information on specialist societies which support the installation of plaques and other forms of local commemoration. A detailed guide for groups and individuals considering a private plaque or starting a new scheme, Celebrating People and Place, is also available for download, in Part 1 and Part 2.
2695	dbpedia	2	51	https://welcometoleeds.co.uk/article/the-blue-plaque-marking-leeds-history/	en	The Blue Plaque: Marking Leeds’ History	https://welcometoleeds.c…52-1798x1200.jpg	https://welcometoleeds.c…52-1798x1200.jpg	[ "https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=583592759256553&ev=PageView&noscript=1", "https://welcometoleeds.co.uk/wtl2019/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Live_At_Leeds_Park24_TM-121-1800x1200.jpg", "https://welcometoleeds.co.uk/wtl2019/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/ChowDown_Food_22_4_23_TM-58-Web-1800x1200.jpeg", "https://welco...	[]	[]	[ "Welcome To Leeds" ]	null	[]	2019-11-13T12:25:34+00:00	Walk through many cities, towns, and even villages, and you’re likely to pass one. The famous blue plaque.	en	https://welcometoleeds.c…-touch-icon1.png	Welcome To Leeds	https://welcometoleeds.co.uk/article/the-blue-plaque-marking-leeds-history/	Walk through many cities, towns, and even villages, and you’re likely to pass one. The famous blue plaque. Often, we’re too busy to stop, but when we do take time to look, these signs can be fascinating and induce an “I never knew that” moment! So what exactly are blue plaques for and how did they come about? The world’s first plaques were apparently erected in London in the 19th century to mark the homes and workplaces of famous people. They were the creation of British politician William Ewart in 1863, and the blue plaque system is said to be the oldest such scheme in the world. The blue plaque is now a permanent sign installed in a public place to commemorate a link between that location and a famous person or event, serving as a historical marker. It has been administered by different organisations through the years, including local authorities and regional societies. Nowadays, plaques are made in various sizes, designs, shapes and even colours, but the “blue plaque” has become synonymous with the original English Heritage system and all such similar schemes. In Leeds, plaques are blue, round, normally 18 inches in diameter, and made of cast aluminium. Their production is managed by Leeds Civic Trust, a group formed in 1965 as a voluntary, non-political body. The Trust’s core objectives are to preserve Leeds’ architectural heritage, stimulate public interest in the history and character of the city, and encourage high standards of design and town planning. And stimulate interest they have… Since setting up the scheme in 1987, Leeds Civic Trust has erected over 163 plaques at historic sites across Leeds, from Cloth Halls and railway viaducts to religious buildings, schools, and even burial grounds! The scheme is financed by obtaining sponsorship for each plaque from individuals, organisations and businesses, with strict criteria which must be satisfied. With Medieval origins, Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian architecture, its roots in cloth trading and a flurry of industrial growth, it’s no wonder Leeds Civic Trust has a rich source of material!
2695	dbpedia	1	93	https://londoncheapo.com/entertainment/blue-plaque-mayfair-walking-tour/	en	Blue Plaque Mayfair Walking Tour	https://cdn.cheapoguides…0706-562x421.jpg	https://cdn.cheapoguides…0706-562x421.jpg	[ "https://cdn.cheapoguides.com/wp-content/themes/cheapo_theme/assets/img/logos/londoncheapo/logo.svg.gzip", "https://cdn.cheapoguides.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/02/Jimi-Hendrix-Blue-Plaque-Mayfair-847690706-1280x600.jpg 1280w, https://cdn.cheapoguides.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/02/Jimi-Hendrix-Bl...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[ "Becky Lima-Matthews", "London Cheapo" ]	2023-02-27T08:37:40+01:00	If you’ve spent time walking around London, chances are you’ve looked up and noticed Blue Plaques on several buildings. The scheme,	en	https://cdn.cheapoguides.com/wp-content/themes/cheapo_theme/assets/img/icons/londoncheapo/favicon.ico.gzip	London Cheapo	https://londoncheapo.com/entertainment/blue-plaque-mayfair-walking-tour/	If you’ve spent time walking around London, chances are you’ve looked up and noticed Blue Plaques on several buildings. The scheme, now run by English Heritage actually dates back to 1866, and the capital now has over 980 honouring notable people who lived or worked in the buildings they adorn. They make for interesting, trivia-packed walks around the city, and this time around, we’re heading on a Blue Plaques walking tour of Mayfair. How to find Blue Plaques in London If you haven’t been on Blue Plaque walk before, the easiest way to get started is by downloading the free app via Android or iPhone. Then you can see which ones are in your immediate vicinity or search by London Borough or by category. Where to start your Mayfair Blue Plaque Walk Mayfair is a very posh area of London. It’s located in the borough of the City of Westminster, close to Green Park and Piccadilly and is home to The Royal Academy of Arts, The Ritz and Bond Street. You can make your way round Mayfair easily from Piccadilly Circus, Green Park or Bond Street (Underground or Elizabeth Line) stations. Musicians and Composer Blue Plaques in Mayfair Bert Ambrose, Dance Band Leader (1896-1971) Dance Band leader Bert Ambrose worked at The Mayfair Hotel, and lived in a flat there for six years on a contract that also included broadcasting, which was work around £10,000 a year – a decent amount for the 1920s. Although he was eventually asked to take a pay cut, he hot footed it back to his old haunt, The Embassy Club instead. That’s showbiz. ... Area:Mayfair Check-in:3:00 PM Check-out:12:00 PM George Friedric Handel, Composer (1625-1759) Eighteenth century German Composer Handel lived at 25 Brook Street (oddly, formerly No.57) for much of his life. He was living in this home when he composed his most famous work, Messiah in 1741, as well as other celebrated works including Zadok The Priest, written for the coronation of King George II in 1727. His home was also conveniently close to the King’s Theatre, Haymarket, where could stroll over to hear his operas being performed. And if you want to have a nosey at where he lived and worked, visit Handel & Hendrix in London at 23 Brook Street from May 2023. Jimi Hendrix, Guitarist and Songwriter (1942-1970) Famous American rock guitarist, singer and songwriter Jimi Hendrix lived two doors down from Handel, separated by a mere couple of centuries! Still, the spirit of virtuoso musicianship was obviously strong on Brook Street, as Hendrix lived over two floors at No.23 as he was becoming a rock & roll star during 1968 and 1969, before returning to the US for tour. And you can find out more about the Handel/Hendrix connection at Brook Street, if you swing by No.23 once Handel & Hendrix in London reopens in Spring 2023. Address:25 Brook St, London W1K 4HB, United Kingdom Hours:closed until May 2023 Literary and Theatrical Blue Plaques in Mayfair Nancy Mitford, Writer (1904-1973) One of the six infamous Mitford sisters (who included jailed Nazi sympathiser Diana Mitford, and communist writer Jessica Mitford – complicated family, to say the least) Nancy was an author best known for the novels The Pursuit of Love and Love in a Cold Climate. Despite the media’s fascination with the Mitford family, novelist Nancy’s work is celebrated in its own right, and the Blue Plaque at 10 Curzon Street, former site of Heywood Hill bookshop where Nancy worked for three years from 1942-1945. Address:10 Curzon St, London W1J 5HH, United Kingdom Fanny Burney A.K.A Madame D’arblay, Author (1752-1840) 18th Century Writer Fanny Burney was an author and diarist, whose work influenced Jane Austen and was described as “the mother of English Fiction” by Virginia Woolf. Burney changed her name after her marriage to Alexandre D’Arblay, and her novels included Cecilia and Camilla. She lived at the house on Bolton street after becoming widowed in her 60s, before moving to two other addresses in the area before her death in 1840. Address:11 Bolton St, London W1J 8BB, United Kingdom Ann Oldfield, Actress (1683-1730) London-born Ann Oldfied was one of the highest paid actresses of her time. That explains the Mayfair pad, which she lived in as the first occupant in 1725 until her death in 1730. She was one of the most celebrated performers in Theatreland. But, like today’s tabloid press – her personal life was the subject of gossip, partly due to a relationship with politician Arthur Maywaring. After her death at just 47, the house on Grosvenor Street was left to her sons, and the Blue Plaque was added in 1992. Address:60 Grosvenor St, London W1K 3HZ, United Kingdom Science & Medicine Blue Plaques in Mayfair Florence Nightingale, Nurse and Reformer (1820-1910) Famous for her pioneering work in nursing and hygiene standards, Italian born Florence Nightingale lived in a house at this Mayfair address for over 40 years, until her death in 1910. Although the original building has long since been demolished, this Blue Plaque serves as an honour to the ‘lady with the lamp’, best remembered for her work during the Crimean War, where she set up field hospitals and nursing teams to care for injured soldiers. Address:10 South St, London W1K 1DF, United Kingdom Sir George Cayley, Scientist and Aviation Pioneer (1773-1857) Sir George Cayley made major contributions to early aviation and aeronautical design. Dubbed by many as “The Father of Aeronautics”, Cayley formulated the concept of a fixed wing aeroplane, and published a paper on the basic principles of aeroplane flight in 1809. The Blue Plaque can be found at his former home on Hertford Street. Address:20 Hertford St, London W1J 7RX, United Kingdom Other notable sights and stop offs in Mayfair
2695	dbpedia	2	29	https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-37450922	en	Where are the blue plaques for black and Asian people?	https://ichef.bbci.co.uk…357799_welch.jpg	https://ichef.bbci.co.uk…357799_welch.jpg	[ "https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/1379F/production/_91357797_gartcol.jpg", "https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/185BF/production/_91357799_welch.jpg", "https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/464/cpsprodpb/BC7F/production/_91355284_464x2.jpg", "https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/6FE8/product...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[ "Bethan Bell", "www.facebook.com" ]	2016-10-02T23:09:25+00:00	Of the more than 900 people honoured with a blue plaque by English Heritage in London, less than 4% were black or Asian. Why so few?	en		BBC News	https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-37450922	At the same time a blue plaque was unveiled to mark the childhood home of football legend Laurie Cunningham it was revealed that in London, just 4% of the plaques honour black or Asian luminaries. But in such an ethnically diverse city, why are there so few? According to the Office of National Statistics, London has above-average ethnic minority populations for the UK. These include African (7%), Indian (6.6%), and Caribbean (4.2%). But there is not a proportional number of plaques and English Heritage has decided to take action. Gus Casely-Hayford, a curator and cultural historian with Ghanaian roots, has been appointed the leader of a working group to try to redress the balance. It will not award plaques itself, but will look for Asian and black candidates to put before the selection panel, which grants only 12 plaques a year. Dr Casely-Hayford says London is an "ethnic melting pot". "We are linked through language, culture, political alliance and economic partnership to every part of the world," he says. "And peoples from places that we have touched, have found their way here, to not just make London their home, but to make London and this country what it is. "We want to celebrate that rich, complex, sometimes difficult history, through the lives of those that truly made it." Although the blue plaque scheme was set up in 1866, it was not until 1954 that the first to honour a notable figure of minority ethnic origin was installed - to Mahatma Gandhi. Other black and Asian people who have English Heritage plaques include Jamaican Crimea War nurse Mary Seacole, Chinese writer Lao She, external, Indian poet, Rabindranath Tagore, and American guitarist and song-writer Jimi Hendrix. There are a variety of reasons for such a small proportion of plaques being for blacks and Asians, English Heritage says. For example, it initially appears Cesar Picton has been overlooked. A former servant, he became a coal merchant in Kingston-upon-Thames in the 18th Century and was wealthy enough by the time he died to bequeath two acres of land and a house - with a wharf and shops attached. But although he does not have an English Heritage blue plaque, he does have a plaque from Thames Ditton and West Green Residents' Association and one from the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. Olaudah Equiano - a slave who went on to become a radical reformer and best-selling author, as well as the first black person to explore the Arctic - has a green plaque awarded by the City of Westminster and a memorial in St Margaret's Church at Westminster Abbey. Dadabhai Naoroji, the first Asian MP, has a green plaque on Finsbury Old Town Hall in Islington and a second one erected by a local society. This means none qualify for an English Heritage blue plaque on the same building. Another reason why there are fewer black and Asian people honoured with blue plaques is the schemes' strict rule that people must have been dead for 20 years before being considered. Many members of London's black and Asian communities arrived in the country after World War Two. Consequently many of the likely contenders for a blue plaque have either not been dead for long enough or are still alive. This category would include Jayaben Desai, the prominent leader of the Asian women strikers in the Grunwick dispute in London in 1976. She died in 2010. Similarly, Val McCalla, the Jamaican-born founder of The Voice, a national newspaper for the UK's black community, died in 2002. From humble beginnings in an East End flat, his newspaper grew into a major business and turned Mr McCalla into a millionaire. But he will not qualify for a blue plaque until 2022. However, English Heritage is standing firm on this policy. But now, says Anna Eavis from English Heritage, the criteria has evolved. "[Since the scheme was established] our idea of which figures from the past are significant has changed," she says. "While Laurie Cunningham was an incredibly gifted footballer who paved the way for many other black playersâ¦â50 years ago he would never have found his way on to a plaque." Another issue is the fact that the plaques are as much about the buildings as about the people themselves. A plaque is only erected if there is a surviving building closely associated with the person in question. Many black and Asian people faced racism and institutional barriers, and often lived outside of the official records, which makes it difficult to definitively link them to a specific building. Historically, black and Asian people often lived in poorer areas which have since been redeveloped or demolished. Ignatius Sancho, an abolition campaigner, composer, actor, and writer - who was the first known black Briton to vote in a British election - falls foul of this. He has a plaque erected by the Nubian Jak Community Trust at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the City of Westminster, which says he "lived and had a grocery shop near this site" and another on the remaining wall of Montague House on the south-west boundary of Greenwich Park, which commemorated the bicentenary of the abolition of the Slave Trade Act. That would not be enough for an English Heritage blue plaque as there is no specific building he lived or worked in. But English Heritage says it is determined to redress the balance. Dr Casely-Hayford says he is asking the British public to help "in uncovering the stories of those unacknowledged heroes who helped make our great city what it is". Yet, given the stringent criteria, those stories will need a significant amount of uncovering before the number of English Heritage blue plaques even comes close to representing the ethnic makeup of England's "melting pot" of a capital city.
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2695	dbpedia	2	87	https://cheltcivicsoc.org/commemorative-plaques/	en	Cheltenham Civic Society	https://cheltcivicsoc.or…map-1024x638.png	https://cheltcivicsoc.or…map-1024x638.png	[ "https://cheltcivicsoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/ccs-logo-6-21b.png", "https://cheltcivicsoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/ccs-logo-6-21.png", "https://cheltcivicsoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/CCS-blue-plaques-Google-map-1024x638.png", "https://cheltcivicsoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Evans-Jone...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[]	2021-01-19T10:56:09+00:00		en	https://cheltcivicsoc.or…12px-150x150.png	Cheltenham Civic Society	https://cheltcivicsoc.org/commemorative-plaques/	Since 1980, the Civic Society has been responsible for the plaques scheme that operates in Cheltenham and the surrounding area. It is run according to criteria modelled on those used by English Heritage in London. There are blue plaques for people and green plaques for significant places or events – nearly 60 of them altogether. Home to many creative, brave and famous people Cheltenham has been home to many creative, brave and famous people – the composer Gustav Holst, explorer Dr Edward Wilson, Sir Ralph Richardson and other famous names include Alfred Lord Tennyson, Dr Edward Jenner and Brian Jones (late of the Rolling Stones). As well as significant places and events Our town has witnessed many significant, historic events such as the first rugby test match. And we’re proud to have a green plaque on the oldest surviving purpose-built Infant School in the country at St James’s Square. There are specific criteria for plaques, and these can be downloaded here. If you wish to recommend a person or place for a new plaque, please contact the Plaques Officer, Mike Rigby at blueplaques@cheltcivicsoc.org Blue and Green Plaques maps The Civic Society’s Plaques Officer, Mike Rigby, has created two online Google maps featuring all of the Society’s blue and green plaques that respectively celebrate many of Cheltenham’s most notable people plus places and historic events. We think these maps will provide a great resource for anyone wishing to plan interesting and educational walks to discover and learn more about the history of the town. Click Blue Plaques Map to visit all of the blue plaques – from Bomber Harris to Rolling Stone, Brian Jones! Click Green Plaques Map to see what events and places are celebrated by all of our green plaques. If you spot any glitches that need correction, please email Mike on blueplaques@cheltcivicsoc.org
2695	dbpedia	1	11	https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/mansfield-cumming/	en	Sir Mansfield Cumming \| Secret Service Chief \| Blue Plaques	https://www.english-heri…-social-card.jpg	https://www.english-heri…-social-card.jpg	[ "https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/siteassets/home/visit/blue-plaques/hub-items/stories-hub-item.jpg?w=550&h=350&mode=crop&scale=both&cache=always&quality=60&anchor=&WebsiteVersion=20200219", "https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/siteassets/home/visit/blue-plaques/blue-plaques-stories/find-a-plaque-hub-item-imag...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[]	null	Blue Plaque commemorating First Chief of the Secret Service, Sir Mansfield Cumming at 2 Whitehall Court, Westminster, London SW1A 2EJ, City of Westminster.			English Heritage	https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/mansfield-cumming/	EARLY LIFE AND CAREER Cumming was born Mansfield George Smith in April 1859, changing his name to Mansfield Smith-Cumming on his marriage to May Cumming in 1889, then later dropping the Smith entirely. At the age of 12 Cumming joined the Royal Navy and rose to the rank of Flag Lieutenant, serving in operations against Malay pirates in 1875–6 and in Egypt in 1883. In December 1885 he was placed on the retired list. The reasons for this measure are not entirely clear, with references to a severe seasickness being treated with a degree of scepticism by biographers. The next 13 years of his life are a bit of a mystery, but it’s known that he worked as a private secretary and estate manager to the Earl of Meath. In 1898 he was invited to take charge of organising the boom defence vessels that helped to protect Southampton Water from invasion by laying nets as navigational obstacles. THE SECRET SERVICE BUREAU In 1909, Cumming received a mysterious letter inviting him to a meeting in London about ‘a new billet’ and ‘something good’. Here, he was told about the creation of a new organisation called the Secret Service Bureau (SSB), and was offered the position of head or chief of the Secret Service – which became the Foreign Section of the SSB in 1911, responsible for gathering intelligence overseas. Cumming held this post from 1909 until his death in 1923. Cumming proved to be an inspired choice for the new agency: hardworking, committed and secretive, he was engrossed by what became known as ‘tradecraft’ – secret writing, disguises, technical inventions and mechanical gadgets which he trialled in his own laboratory. During the First World War, Cumming was responsible for creating the wartime network ‘La Dame Blanche’, which reported on enemy troop movements. By January 1918, over 400 agents were reporting on German troop movements from occupied Belgium and northern France, and were aiding the arrest of a number of German spies in England. LEGACY AND CHARACTER Soon after taking on the role in 1909, Cumming became known as ‘C’ due to his habit of initialling papers, which inspired Ian Fleming to name James Bond’s fictitious spymaster ‘M’. His practice of writing exclusively in green ink was also continued by his successors. In 1914 Cumming was appointed CB (Companion of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath), and later KCMG (Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George) in 1919 for his important service in foreign affairs. In October 1914, Cumming was involved in a tragic car accident in which his son Alastair was killed and Cumming lost the lower part of his right leg. However, this does not seem to have diminished the energy with which he approached his work. After having an artificial leg fitted, he travelled around Whitehall corridors on a scooter and occasionally enjoyed shocking unwitting visitors and colleagues by sticking compass dividers into his wooden limb. Cumming died suddenly at his home, 1 Melbury Road, Kensington, London, on 14 June 1923, shortly before he was due to retire.
2695	dbpedia	2	52	https://leedscivictrust.org.uk/whatwedo/heritage/blue-plaques/	en	Leeds Civic Trust	https://leedscivictrust.…encer-plaque.jpg	https://leedscivictrust.…encer-plaque.jpg	[ "https://leedscivictrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Leeds-Civic-Trust-logo-blue-1000px.png", "https://leedscivictrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Leeds-Civic-Trust-logo-blue-1000px.png", "https://leedscivictrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/All-our-Blue-Plaques.png", "https://leedscivictrust...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[ "www.facebook.com" ]	null	Since 1987 Leeds Civic Trust has been installing blue plaques throughout the city of Leeds, commemorating people, events and buildings. They each tell a story that shapes the history of our city. But - did you know that blue plaques are nominated by members of the public? Your nominations are…	en	https://leedscivictrust.…80_RGB-32x32.png	Leeds Civic Trust	https://leedscivictrust.org.uk/whatwedo/heritage/blue-plaques/	They each tell a story that shapes the history of our city. But – did you know that blue plaques are nominated by members of the public? Your nominations are therefore vital and help us share the heritage and legacy of our city. Our Trustees have agreed to the following blue plaques, and unveilings. Additional permissions are being sought for further blue plaque nominations. Waddingtons The Duchess Public House Northern Star the newspaper Please keep checking back for news on future Blue Plaques. Leeds Civic Trust is privileged to be the city’s blue plaques coordinators – if you would like to find out more about how you can get involved, share any feedback on previous blue plaque recipients, or on ways the current scheme could be improved, please feel free to contact us. The 2020 global response to racial injustice, the 2020 murder of George Floyd in the U.S. and subsequent international Black Lives Matter protests demonstrated the significance and symbolism of public statues, monuments, and plaques. In response, our Trustees commissioned an independent review chaired by Public Relations and Cultural Heritage Consultant, Susan Pitter in 2020. Susan Pitter's report can be found here. In August 2021 our Trustees accepted all the report’s recommendations - their statement can be found here. We are fully supportive of and have accepted Susan Pitter’s recommendations and are implementing these.
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[]	[ "" ]	null	[]	2024-08-08T11:36:41+00:00	Posts about English Heritage Blue Plaques written by exploringlondon	en	https://s1.wp.com/i/favicon.ico	Exploring London	https://exploring-london.com/tag/english-heritage-blue-plaques/	English Heritage Blue Plaques This Week in London – Photographers honoured with Blue Plaques; David Hockney meets Piero dell Francesca; and ‘Taylor on Strings’ at Wembley Park… • Two pioneering photographers are being commemorated with English Heritage Blue Plaques today. Christina Broom (1862-1939) is believed to have been Britain’s first female press photographer while John Thomson (1837-1921) was a ground-breaking photo-journalist working at the advent of the medium. Broom’s plaque – the first to be located in Fulham – is being placed on 92 Munster Road, a terraced house of 1896, where she lived and worked for 26 years. Thomson’s plaque, meanwhile, will be located at what is now 15 Effra Road in Brixton where he and his family were living when one of his best-known and influential works, Street Life in London (1877-8), was published. For more, see www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/. • Two of David Hockney’s key works – My Parents (1977) and Looking at Pictures on a Screen (1977) – which feature reproductions of 15th-century Italian painter Piero della Francesca’s The Baptism of Christ (probably about 1437–45) have gone on display alongside the Renaissance work at The National Gallery. Hockney and Piero: A Longer Look explores Hockney’s “lifelong association” with the National Gallery and its collections, particularly in the works of Piero della Francesca (1415/20–1492). Hockney once confessed that he would love to have The Baptism of Christ so he could look at it for an hour each day. My Parents features a reproduction of Piero’s work shown reflected in a mirror on a trolley behind the sitters while Looking at Pictures on a Screen depicts Hockney’s friend Henry Geldzahler, the Belgian-born American curator of 20th-century art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, peering at a folding screen in the artist’s studio on which are stuck four posters of National Gallery pictures including The Baptism of Christ. The display in Room 46 is free. Runs until 27th October. For more, see www.nationalgallery.org.uk. • Experience a prelude of Taylor Swift at Wembley Park with with City String Ensemble playing more than a dozen interpretations of Taylor Swift songs. The free open air concert comes ahead of Swift’s return to Wembley Stadium later this month. ‘Taylor on Strings’ will be held at the Sound Shell from 6:30pm on 13th August. Tickets are free but must be booked with 30 released at 10am each day in the lead-up to the concert. For more, head to wembleypark.com/taylor-on-strings. Send all items for inclusion to exploringlondon@gmail.com This Week in London – Celebrating Tower Bridge’s 130th; Dame Peggy Ashcroft and Iris Murdoch honoured; modern art in Ukraine; and, Michael Rosen’ illustrators… • Tower Bridge marks its 130th birthday this year and to mark the event, the London Metropolitan Archives are hosting a free exhibition charting its history at the City of London’s Heritage Gallery. Designed by Horace Jones, the bridge opened on 30th June, 1894, and the display reflects on the splendour of that royal event as well as examining how and why the bridge was built, the engineering involved and how the bridge played a role in defending London during World War I. The exhibition runs until 19th September at the gallery, located in the Guildhall Art Gallery. Booking tickets is recommended. For more, see https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/events/tower-bridge-at-the-heritage-gallery. • Actor Dame Peggy Ashcroft and Dublin-born novelist Iris Murdoch have been honoured with English Heritage Blue Plaques. A leading figure in 20th century theatre, Dame Peggy has been remembered with a plaque on her childhood home in South Croydon. It was in what was then a “leafy market town” that at the age of 13 Peggy first dreamt of performing on the stage while standing outside the local grocers on George Street and to which she returned in 1962 to open a theatre named after her. The plaque honouring Murdoch, meanwhile, has been placed on 29 Cornwall Gardens, part of a Italianate stucco-fronted mid-Victorian terrace in Kensington where she occupied a top floor flat. Murdoch lived in London for more than 25 years and during that time would spend three days a week in the flat. For more, see www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/ • The most comprehensive UK exhibition to date of modern art in Ukraine opens at the Royal Academy on Saturday. In the Eye of the Storm: Modernism in Ukraine, 1900–1930s, features some 65 works, many on loan from the National Art Museum of Ukraine and the Museum of Theatre, Music and Cinema of Ukraine. Artists represented in the display, which is divided into six sections, include such renowned names as Alexander Archipenko, Sonia Delaunay, Alexandra Exter and Kazymyr Malevych as well as lesser-known artists such as Mykhailo Boichuk, Oleksandr Bohomazov and Vasyl Yermilov. Runs in the The Gabrielle Jungels-Winkler Galleries until 13th October. Admission charge applies. For more, see www.royalacademy.org.uk. • The work of artists who have illustrated Michael Rosen’s many books for children are the subject of a new exhibition at the Heath Robinson Museum. Michael Rosen: The Illustrators explores Rosen’s books and the many artists who illustrated them over his 50 year career including the likes of Quentin Blake, Helen Oxenbury, Chris Riddell and Korky Paul. Among the works on show are original drawings for titles including We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, Michael Rosen’s Sad Book and Michael Rosen’s Book of Nonsense! Runs until 22nd September. Admission charge applies. For more, see https://www.heathrobinsonmuseum.org/. Send all items for inclusion to exploringlondon@gmail.com. This Week in London – Impressionists on paper; Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant honoured with a Blue Plaque; new Burnham Beeches history app; and, young artists celebrated on London billboards… • A new exhibition exploring how Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artists in late 19th-century France radically transformed the status of works on paper opens at the Royal Academy on Friday. Impressionists on Paper: Degas to Toulouse-Lautrec features around 80 works on paper by artists including Mary Cassatt, Paul Cézanne, Edgar Degas, Paul Gauguin, Eva Gonzalès, Claude Monet, Berthe Morisot, Odilon Redon, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Georges Seurat, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Vincent van Gogh. Among the highlights are Degas’ Woman at a Window (1870-71), van Gogh’s The Fortifications of Paris with Houses (1887), Monet’s Cliffs at Etretat: The Needle Rock and Porte d’Aval (c1885) and Toulouse-Lautrec’s images of the urban underworld of Montmartre. The display can be seen in The Gabrielle Jungels-Winkler Galleries until 10th March. Admission charges apply. For more, see royalacademy.org.uk. • English Heritage have unveiled their final Blue Plaque for 2023 and it celebrates two of the most influential painters of the early-to-mid 20th century, Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant. The plaque was unveiled at number 46 Gordon Square in Bloomsbury, from where the Bloomsbury Group – of which Bell and Grant were leading members – drew its name. Bell first lived at number 46 with her siblings, including Virginia Stephen (later Woolf), and, in 1914, Grant moved in with Vanessa and her husband, Clive Bell. Paintings the pair made at number 46 include Grant’s Interior at Gordon Square (c1915) and Bell’s Apples: 46 Gordon Square (c1909-10), a still-recognisable view from the drawing-room balcony to the square. For more on the English Heritage Blue Plaques scheme, head to www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/. • The history of Burnham Beeches has been brought to life with a new augmented reality app. The app allows users to superimpose periods of Burnham Beeches’ history – from the Iron Age, Middle Ages and World War II – over what they see when visiting the site and incorporates sounds from selected era as well. It can be accessed via a QR code which is being published on signs at Burnham Beeches. Burnham Beeches, located near the village of Burnham in Buckinghamshire, was acquired by the City of London in 1880 when the area was threatened by development and is managed as a free open space. For more, head here. • The work of 30 young artists celebrating African community and culture is being showcased on billboards across the city in conjunction with Tate Modern’s current exhibition, A World in Common. The photographs have been selected following a call from the Tate Collective for 16-to-25-year-olds to submit images responding to the exhibition. More than 100 entries were submitted by young people based across the UK and beyond and Londoners will be able to view the 30 shortlisted works on billboards in Haringey, Lambeth, Southwark and Tower Hamlets over the next two weeks. Send all items to exploringlondon@gmail.com. This Week in London – English Heritage unveils 1000th Blue Plaque; Chris Ofili’s ‘Requiem’ at Tate Britain; and, Astronomy Photographer of the Year… • English Heritage has unveiled its 1000th Blue Plaque in London. The plaque – located on a three storey building at number 1, Robert Street in Westminster – marks the former London headquarters of the suffragist organisation, the Women’s Freedom League. The league, which was formed in 1907, worked out of the building between 1908 and 1915 – its most active period. The blue plaques scheme has been running for more than 150 years and honours everyone from John Keats and Charles Dickens to Ada Lovelace and Alan Turing. For more, see www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/. • A major new work by Chris Ofili commemorating fellow artist Khadija Saye and the tragedy of the Grenfell Tower fire in which Saye died, has gone on display at the Tate Britain in Millbank. Requiem, a site-specific work which is shown across three walls, is described as a “journey through an imagined landscape of giant skies with vast horizons and flowing water” which unfolds in three chapters. Ofili says that when making the work, he recalled the feelings he had when creating No Woman, No Cry in 1998 as a tribute to murdered Black teenager Stephen Lawrence and his mother Doreen. “That feeling of injustice has returned,” he said. “I wanted to make a work in tribute to Khadija Saye. Remembering the Grenfell Tower fire, I hope that the mural will continue to speak across time to our collective sadness.” For more, see tate.org.uk/visit/tate-britain. • The Astronomy Photographer of the Year display has opened at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich featuring the competition’s winning image, Andromeda. The picture, the work of Marcel Drechsler, Xavier Strottner and Yann Sainty, depicts a huge plasma arc next to the Andromeda Galaxy. Other winners include two 14-year-old boys from China – Runwei Xu and Binyu Wang – who won the Young Astronomy Photographer of the Year award for The Running Chicken Nebula as well as Argentinian Eduardo Schaberger Poupeau who won the ‘Our Sun’ category for A Sun Question which captures a huge filament in the shape of a question mark, China’s Angel An, who won the ‘Skyscapes’ category for Grand Cosmic Fireworks – a photograph of the extremely rare phenomenon of atmospheric luminescence, and the UK’s John White who won the Annie Maunder Prize for Image Innovation for Black Echo which used audio source material from NASA’s Chandra Sonification Project, to visually capture the sound of the black hole at the centre of the Perseus Galaxy. For more, see www.rmg.co.uk/astrophoto. Send all items for inclusion to exploringlondon@gmail.com This Week in London – George III pocket watch at heart of new exhibition; Tommy Flowers honoured; and, Sara Shamma at Dulwich… • A new display featuring timepieces by one of the greatest watchmakers of all time, Abraham-Louis Breguet, opens in Clockmakers’ Museum at the Science Museum on Tuesday. Marking the bicentenary of Breguet’s death on 17th September, 1823, Abraham-Louis Breguet: The English Connection features 25 items seldom seen in public before. They include an exceptionally rare gold four-minute tourbillon pocket watch made for George III in 1808, a ‘Simple à 2 aiguilles equation’ pocket watch made for politician Thomas Noel Hill, 2nd Baron Berwick of Attingham, and, a gilt bronze carriage clock ‘Pendule de voyage petite’ which originally belonged to Robert Henry Herbert, the 12th Earl Pembroke. The museum is located on level 2 of the Science Museum. Entry is free. For more, see www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/clocks. • An electrical engineer whose ground-breaking work in engineering culminated in the creation of the world’s first ever large-scale programmable digital computer has been honoured with an English Heritage Blue Plaque. The plaque is located at the former workplace of Tommy Flowers at Chartwell Court, in Dollis Hill. Now flats, the property was the former Post Office Research Station where Flowers designed, built and tested the computer known as ‘Colossus’. Flowers, who spent a brief period at Bletchley Park working the code-breakers in 1941, successfully demonstrated Colossus at the research station in 1943 after just 11 months of work. For more, see www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/. Meanwhile, news this week that the UK Government, inspired by London’s Blue Plaques, is introducing a national blue plaques scheme. Historic England will work together with English Heritage, local partners, and current plaque schemes to develop and roll out the national programme. • Artist Sara Shamma’s thought-provoking interpretations of works by artists including Rembrandt van Rijn, Peter Lely, Anthony van Dyck and Peter Paul Rubens go on display at Dulwich Picture Gallery from Saturday. With a focus on women, Bold Spirits addresses themes including identity, death, motherhood and unexpected beauty. Runs until 25th February. Admission charge applies. For more, see www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk. Send all items to exploringlondon@gmail.com This Week in London – London Design Biennale; canal wildlife; a suffragette princess honoured; and, the ‘Polar Silk Road’ explored… • The almost month-long London Design Biennale kicks off at Somerset House today under the theme of ‘The Global Game: Remapping Collaborations’. The fourth edition of the biennale is artistically directed by the Nieuwe Instituut – the Dutch national museum and institute for architecture, design and digital culture – and takes over the entirety of Somerset House. Among the exhibits is the India pavilion (pictured above) featuring a multi-sensory evocation of the essence of a contemporary Indian city chowk – an open market at the junction of streets – through the visual metaphor of a charpai – a traditional woven daybed, Malta’s large-scale ‘village-square’ installation that merges traditional city planning with the Phoenician-Maltese tradition of fabric production and dyeing of the multiple colours of Phoenician purple, the Ukrainian Pavilion which features am interior construction symbolising the country’s industrial, natural resource, and creative richness and a series of external projects which tell stories about new design collaborations in times of crisis for Ukraine and the vital role of design in creating new progressive connections. There’s also the chance to see the Ai-Da Robot, the world’s first humanoid robot artist, which will make history by showing her unique ability to design objects. Running alongside is the EUREKA exhibition which will share design-led innovation from leading research centres. Runs until 25th June. Admission charge applies. For more, see www.somersethouse.org.uk/whats-on/london-design-biennale-eureka-2023. • A new exhibition highlighting the flora and fauna of London’s canals has opened at the London Canal Museum in King’s Cross. Many of the canals were derelict by the end of the 20th century but have received a new lease of life in recent times as leisure destinations. These days, they provide a “highway” for fauna including birds, fish and mammals to move in and out of the capital, some of which is showcased in this new display. Entry with general admission and for an extra fee, guided narrowboat trips along The Regent’s Canal are available on selected days. For more, see www.canalmuseum.org.uk. • Princess Sophia Duleep Singh, a suffragette, daughter of the last Maharajah of the Punjab, and god-daughter to Queen Victoria, has been commemorated with an English Heritage Blue Plaque. The plaque marks Faraday House in Hampton Court, granted to the princess and her sisters as a grace and favour apartment by Queen Victoria. Also known as ‘Apartment 41’, the property – which was named after scientist Michael Faraday – was home to Princess Sophia for more than 40 years and her base when she was campaigning for women’s suffrage. For more, see www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/. • The ‘Polar Silk Road’ – a channel opened up thanks to melting Arctic Sea ice – is the subject of a new exhibition at the Natural History Museum. Gregor Sailer: The Polar Silk Road features 67 photographs taken by acclaimed Austrian artist and photographer Gregor Sailer showcasing manmade structures – from isolated research centres to Icelandic geothermal power stations – captured across four countries in the Arctic circle. There’s also a short film discussing the impacts of the climate crisis. The exhibition is free to visit. For more, see www.nhm.ac.uk/visit/exhibitions/the-polar-silk-road.html. Send all items for inclusion to exploringlondon@gmail.com. This Week in London – Three of London’s oldest charters on show and other coronation celebrations; Sir Christopher Wren’s life explored; and, a Pre-Raphaelite model and artist honoured… • Three of the City of London’s oldest charters go on display at the City of London Heritage Gallery on Saturday as part of a series of events commemorating the coronation of King Charles III. On display will be the William Charter, which, drawn up in 1067 following the coronation of King William the Conqueror, was the earliest known royal document in Europe to guarantee the collective rights of all people in a town and not just a select few. Also to be seen is the Shrievalty Charter, which, issued by King John in 1199, confirms the rights of Londoners to elect their own sheriffs, and the Mayoralty Charter, which, also issued by King John – this time in 1215, confirmed that the Mayor of London could also chosen by Londoners with the proviso that they were publicly presented. Visitors can also see the beautifully illustrated Cartae Antiquae which records charters and statutes covering laws enacted from the reign of Edward III (1327 onwards) to the accession of Henry VII in 1485 and was used as an essential reference tool by City officials, as well as prints of the 19th century coronations of Queen Victoria, King William IV and King George IV. Admission is free but booking is recommended. Runs until 5th October. For more, see www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/events/heritage-gallery-exhibition. • Other events marking the coronation kick off in the City of London in the coming week. Among the extensive list of activities is a pop-up well-being garden in Seething Lane where you can pose for pictures with a floral crown installation, a guided walking tour of the City entitled ‘1000 Years of Royalty – the Best, the Worst and the Very Horribilus’, and a “Cockney knees-up” with Pearly King and Pearly Prince at Leadenhall Market. For more details and the full list of events, head to www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/events/coronation. • A new exhibition commemorating the expansive career of Sir Christopher Wren opens today in St Paul’s Cathedral – the extraordinary building designed by Wren to replace the medieval cathedral destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666 Part of a series of events marking the 300th anniversary of the death of Sir Christopher in 1723, Sir Christopher Wren: The Quest for Knowledge explores not only his early life and career as an architect but also his lesser-known contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy and physiology. The display, located in the north aisle of the crypt, features drawings, photographs and objects from the cathedral’s collections. Entry to the exhibition is included in general admission. For more, see www.stpauls.co.uk/whats-on/exhibition-christopher-wren-quest-for-knowledge. • The Pre-Raphaelite model and artist, Marie Spartali Stillman, has been honoured with an English Heritage Blue Plaque at what was her family home in Battersea. It was while living at The Shrubbery – a 1770s Grade II-listed property now located on Lavender Gardens – that Stillman first modelled for Pre-Raphaelite artists. Tutored by Ford Madox Brown, she went on to become one of a small number of professional women artists in the late 19th century, creating more than 150 works over a period spanning 50 years. Stillman is the first female Pre-Raphaelite artist and one of only very few female artists to receive a Blue Plaque. For more, see www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/. Send all items for inclusion to exploringlondon@gmail.com This Week in London – St Patrick’s Day returns; London’s first female mayor and Welsh thinker honoured with Blue Plaques; and, ‘Seeing the Light’ at the Foundling Museum… • London’s annual St Patrick’s Day Parade will be held on Sunday with more than 50,000 people expected to take part. The festivities will kick off at noon with a spectacular parade featuring Irish marching bands, dancers and pageantry which will wind its way from Green Park through Piccadilly Circus to Trafalgar Square. From noon until 6pm, Trafalgar Square will feature performances from the likes of Sharon Shannon & Band, Celaviedmai, The Craicheads, Celtic Youth Orchestra, Biblecode Sunday’s, and AIS as well as the Maguire O’Shea School of Dance and spoken word artist Leon Dunne. There will also be family-friendly workshops run by Irish youth creative programme Junk Kouture, a selection of food and drinks stalls including demonstrations by celebrity chef Anna Haugh and stalls where you can learn about Irish culture and community staffed by representatives of the Irish Cultural Centre, London Irish Centre, Irish in Britain, Irish Film London and London Gaelic Athletic Association. For more, check out www.london.gov.uk/events/st-patricks-festival-2023. • London’s first female mayor, Ada Salter, and Welsh philosopher and preacher Dr Richard Price have both been honoured with English Heritage Blue Plaques. A social reformer and activist, Salter became mayor of Bermondsey in 1922 and so became the first female mayor of a London borough as well as the first Labour woman to be elected as a mayor in Britain. The plaque has been placed on 149 Lower Road in Rotherhithe, the Women’s House of the Bermondsey Settlement where Salter lived in the late 1890s. Price, meanwhile, is considered to be one of the greatest Welsh thinkers of all time and, as well as a preacher and philosopher, was also a pioneer of actuarial science. A plaque has been placed on a red brick house at 54 Newington Green which dates from 1658 and is believed to be the oldest surviving terrace in London. Price, who was born 300 years ago this year, lived in the house from 1758 to 1787 and while there wrote letters to the likes of Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson with whom he enjoyed close friendships. For more, see www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/. • Joseph Wright’s painting A Philosopher Giving That Lecture on the Orrery in Which a Lamp is Put in Place of the Sun has gone on show at the Foundling Museum. The painting is at the heart of Seeing the Light, an exhibition which explores the connections between Wright, who hailed from Derby, his large network of friends and acquaintances, and key people in the Foundling Hospital’s history as well as objects in the museum’s collection. This includes the story of the founding of the Lunar Society. Admission charge applies. Runs until 4th June. For more, see https://foundlingmuseum.org.uk/event/seeing-the-light/. Send all items to exploringlondon@gmail.com London Explained – English Heritage’s Blue Plaques… Walk the streets of London and chances are you’ll soon come across an English Heritage Blue Plaque commemorating someone famous. There are now more than 990 Blue Plaques in London, commemorating everyone from diarist Samuel Pepys to writer Virginia Woolf and comedian Tony Hancock. The scheme was started in 1866 by the Society of Arts (later the Royal Society of Arts) having been proposed by MP William Ewart three years before. The first two plaques were erected in 1867 – one commemorating poet Lord Byron at his birthplace, 24 Holles Street in Cavendish Square (although this property was later demolished) and the other commemorating Napoleon III in King Street, Westminster (this is now the oldest survivor of the scheme). Thirty-five years – and 35 plaques – later, the London County Council took over the scheme. It was this body that standardised the plaque’s appearance (early plaques come in various shapes and colours) and while ceramic blue plaques were standard by 1921, the modern simplified Blue Plaque didn’t appear until 1938 when an unnamed student at the Central School of Arts and Crafts, who was paid just four guineas for their troubles, came up with what is now an iconic design. In 1965, the LCC, having created almost 250 new Blue Plaques, was abolished and its successor, the Greater London Council, took over the scheme, expanding its area of coverage to includes places like Richmond, Redbridge and Croydon. In 1984, the GLC appointed artisan ceramicists Frank and Sue Ashworth of London Plaques to make the Blue Plaques (and they continue to do so). The GLC placed some 262 Blue Plaques before, in 1986, English Heritage took over management of the scheme. Since then it’s placed more than 360 plaques. The plaques, which are 495mm (19½ inches) in diameter and 50mm (two inches) thick, are slightly domed in a bid to encourage self-cleaning in the rain. Anyone can propose a subject for a new plaque – but generally only one plaque is erected per person (although there have been some exceptions to this), only a maximum of two plaques are allowed per building (there are 18 buildings with two), and proposals, if turned down, must wait 10 years before they are reconsidered. In addition, new Blue Plaques are only erected a minimum of 20 years after the subject’s death, the building on which one is placed must “survive in a form that the commemorated person would have recognised, and be visible from a public highway”, and buildings which may have many different personal associations, such as churches, schools and theatres, are not normally considered. The Blue Plaques panel meet three times a year to decide on proposals. Among those currently serving on the 12 person body are architectural historian Professor William Whyte, who chairs the panel, award-winning journalist and author Mihir Bose, Emily Gee, regional director for London and the South East at Historic England, and, Susie Thornberry, assistant director at Imperial War Museums. The plaques don’t confer any legal protection to buildings but English Heritage says they can help preserve them through raising awareness. Recently unveiled plaques have commemorated pioneering social research organisation Mass-Observation, lawyer Hersch Lauterpacht – who played a key role in prosecuting the Nazis at the Nuremberg trials, and, Dadabhai Naoroji, an Indian Nationalist and the first Indian to win a popular election to Parliament in the UK. Among those being unveiled this year are plaques commemorating anti-racist activist Claudia Jones, suffragette Emily Wilding Davison and Ada Salter, the first female mayor of a London borough. English Heritage’s Blue Plaques scheme isn’t the only one commemorating people in London. Others include the City of London’s Blue Plaques scheme (there is only one English Heritage Blue Plaque in the City of London – it commemorates Dr Samuel Johnson), Westminster City Council’s Green Plaques and Heritage Foundation plaques which commemorate figures who worked in entertainment. For more, head to www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/. This Week in London – Cameroon celebrated at Kew’s Orchid Festival; anti-racist activist and suffragettes among this year’s Blue Plaque honourees; and, images of Ukraine at IWM… • Kew Garden’s iconic Orchid Festival returns to the Princess of Wales Conservatory this Saturday. This year’s display takes its inspiration from the biodiversity of Cameroon – the first time it has celebrated the flora of an African nation. Highlights include giraffe sculptures and a troop of gorillas as well as arrangements featuring lions and hippos. The festival also includes ‘Orchids After Hours’ with music, food and drink. Runs until 5th March. Admission charge applies. For more, see www.kew.org. • English Heritage Blue Plaques honouring anti-racist activist Claudia Jones, suffragette Emily Wilding Davison and Ada Salter, the first female mayor of a London borough, will be among those unveiled in London this year. English Heritage announced this year’s plaques will also honour 20th century violinist Yehudi Menuhin, Princess Sophia Duleep Singh – a god-daughter of Queen Victoria and also a suffragette, and Marie Spartali Stillman, a Pre-Raphaelite model who appeared in paintings by the likes of Dante Gabriel Rossetti and Edward Burne-Jones. For more on the Blue Plaques scheme, see www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/. • Images of Ukraine during its conflict with Russia go on show at the Imperial War Museum in Lambeth on Friday. Ukraine: Photographs from the Frontline features images taken by renowned photojournalist Anastasia Taylor-Lind which were taken during her time in Ukraine between 2014 and June, 2022. The exhibition is presented in three sections – the first focusing on the 2014 protests in Kyiv, the second on the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine and the third on Russia’s invasion in February last year. Runs until 8th May. Admission is free. For more, see www.iwm.org.uk/events/iwm-london-ukraine-exhibition. Send items for inclusion to exploringlondon@gmail.com. This Week in London – The Lord Mayor’s Show; Mass-Observation remembered; and, modern and contemporary art at the British Museum… • The Lord Mayor’s Show will be held this Saturday, 12th November, welcoming the 694th Lord Mayor of London, Alderman Nicholas Lyons, into office. The Show, which dates back to the early 13th century, features more than 6,500 people, 250 horses and more than 130 floats as well as the golden State Coach which has been used to carry the Lord Mayors since as far back as 1757 and is said to be the oldest ceremonial vehicle still in regular use anywhere in the world. The three mile long procession will start passing by Mansion House at 11am and make its way to St Paul’s Cathedral and then head on to the Royal Courts of Justice where the Mayor will swear an oath of allegiance to the monarch, before returning along the Embankment and Victoria Street to Mansion House. For more on the history of the Show and details about the best places to stand, head to https://lordmayorsshow.london. • The original headquarters of Mass-Observation, a pioneering social research organisation, has been marked with an English Heritage Blue Plaque. The organisation started its worked at the property 6 Grotes Buildings in Blackheath from 1937 until 1939 – by the end of its first year there were around 600 ‘mass observers’ involved in the work, one of the key aims of which was to gauge public opinion on a range of issues to help enable the writing of “a democratic people’s history from below”. During World War II, Mass-Observation worked on behalf of the government and morphed into a market research company in 1949, Mass Observation Ltd, before being incorporated into the British Market Research Bureau. The project was restarted in 1981 at the University of Sussex and continues to this day. For more on English Heritage Blue Plaques, see www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/. • A collection of about 100 modern and contemporary artworks on paper have gone on show at the British Museum, part of a larger gift of works donated by London-based art collector Hamish Parker. Art on paper since 1960: the Hamish Parker collection features works by works by the likes of British artist Lucian Freud, French-Israeli artist Avigdor Arikha, American artist Richard Serra and Pakistani artist Imran Qureshi. There are also two “artist in focus” sections which take a more in-depth look at the work of American artists Carroll Dunham and Al Taylor. Runs until 5th March in Gallery 90. For more, see www.britishmuseum.org. Send all items for inclusion to exploringlondon@gmail.com This Week in London – Cezanne at the Tate; Freud at The National Gallery; Diwali on the Square; and; a new Blue Plaque… • A “once-in-a-generation” exhibition of Paul Cezanne’s paintings, watercolours and drawings opened at the Tate Modern this week. The EY Exhibition: Cezanne features around 80 works including key examples of his iconic still life paintings, Provençale landscapes, portraits and bather scenes. There are also more than 20 works which have never been seen in the UK before including The Basket of Apples (c1893, from the The Art Institute of Chicago), Mont Sainte-Victoire (1902-06, from the Philadelphia Museum of Art) and Still Life with Milk Pot, Melon, and Sugar Bowl (1900-06, from a private collection). The display traces Cezanne’s (1839-1906) artistic development and also examines the relationships which were central to his life, particularly that with his wife Marie-Hortense Fiquet and their son Paul, immortalised in paintings such as Madame Cezanne in a Red Armchair (c1877) and Portrait of the Artist’s Son (1881-2). Admission charge applies. Runs until 12th March. For more, see www.tate.org.uk. • A landmark exhibition to make the centenary of the birth of 20th century artist Lucian Freud (1922-2011) has opened at The National Gallery. The Credit Suisse Exhibition – Lucian Freud: New Perspectives is the most significant survey of his paintings in a decade and brings together output from across his seven decade career, everything from early works such as Girl with Roses (1940s) to Two Children (Self-Portrait) (1960s) and famous late works such as The Brigadier (2003–4). The display also shows how Freud positioned himself in the tradition of court painters such as Rubens or Velázquez through works such as HM Queen Elizabeth II (2001). Can be seen in the First Floor Galleries until 22nd January. Admission charge applies but in response to the cost of living crisis, the gallery is allowing visitors on Friday nights to pay as much as or little as they like. For more, see www.nationalgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/the-credit-suisse-exhibition-lucian-freud-new-perspectives. • Diwali on the Square will take place at Trafalgar Square this Sunday. The free annual family-friendly event will open with 200 colourfully dressed dancers in the main square followed by performances from artists drawn from London’s Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities. From 1pm to 7pm, there will also be a host of activities including Neasden Temple’s Diwali Festival Experience, dance workshops, yoga and meditation, sari and turban tying, comedy, a children’s zone, and, henna and face painting. Meanwhile, an array of South Asian food stalls will be serving up delicious traditional and fusion, vegan and vegetarian cuisine. For full details, head here. • Lawyer Hersch Lauterpacht, who played a key role in prosecuting the Nazis at the Nuremberg trials and whose belief that states should be held accountable for crimes against their own people led to lasting change in international law, has been honoured with an English Heritage Blue Plaque. Born in what is now Ukraine, Lauterpacht moved to London in 1923, originally to study at the LSE and lived with his family at 103 Walm Lane in Cricklewood for 10 years (it was here that his son Elihu – who went on to be a prominent lawyer himself – was born in 1928 and where Lauterpacht was living when he was naturalised as a British citizen in 1931). For more, see www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/. • Nicholas Lyons was elected as the 694th Lord Mayor of the City of London last week. He succeeds current Lord Mayor Vincent Keaveny and will take office on 11th November for a one-year term. The annual Lord Mayor’s Show takes place on 12th November, which will be followed by the Lord Mayor’s Banquet on 28th November at Guildhall where the Prime Minister will deliver a keynote speech. Send all items for inclusion to exploringlondon@gmail.com. This Week in London – Matchgirls strike commemorated and the Queen’s coronation at Windsor… • The famous matchgirls’ strike at the Bryant and May matchworks in the East End has been commemorated with an English Heritage Blue Plaque. The event, widely recognised as a spur to the New Unionism movement, saw about 1,400 of the predominantly young female workforce walk out in protest at the dismissal of a number of their co-workers in early July, 1888. While some of the details remain unclear, it is thought that the women were probably sacked for giving information to reporters, refusing to sign a statement refuting poor working conditions, or on trumped-up charges of trouble making. The women – whose poor working conditions, including low pay, the imposition of fines and deductions by the company and the dangers of ‘phossy jaw’, were catalogued by journalist Annie Besant – won a famous victory after a three week strike in which almost all their demands were met. Bryant and May also recognised the Union of Women Match Makers which, by the end of 1888, had become the Matchmakers’ Union and admitted both men and women. For more on English Heritage Blue Plaques, see www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/. • Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation is the subject of a new exhibition opening at Windsor Castle today. Platinum Jubilee: The Queen’s Coronation, which focuses on the coronation which took place at Westminster Abbey on 2nd June, 1953, features portraiture, photographs and dress and jewellery worn by the Queen including the Sir Norman Hartnell-designed Coronation Dress, Robe of Estate and the Coronation Necklace and Earrings which were originally made for Queen Victoria in 1858. Also on display are brooches representing the emblems of some Commonwealth countries including a Canadian Maple-leaf Brooch worn by then Princess Elizabeth on her first visit to Canada in 1951, a Flame-Lily Brooch, the emblem of Zimbabwe, which was pinned to the Queen’s mourning clothes when she returned from Kenya after the death of her father in 1952, and the New Zealand Silver Fern Brooch, the Australian Wattle Brooch, and the Sri Lanka Brooch. There’s also a 2.5-metre-tall portrait of the Queen by Sir Herbert James Gunn which was commissioned to commemorate the coronation and a three-quarter length photographic portrait of the Queen taken by Cecil Beaton. Included in general admission. Runs until 26th September. Running in conjunction id a digital event – Royal Jewels: A Platinum Jubilee Celebration – which will be held at 7pm on 28th July in which Caroline de Guitaut, deputy surveyor of The Queen’s Works of Art and curator of the Platinum Jubilee display, with join Carol Woolton, former jewellery editor of Vogue in discussing items of The Queen’s jewellery on display at Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace this summer. Tickets can be booked at www.rct.uk. Send all items to exploringlondon@gmail.com This Week in London – Charles Jennens at the Foundling Museum; Dr John Conolly’s Blue Plaque; and, Kyōsai at the Royal Academy… • Charles Jennens, who is best-known as the librettist of Handel’s Messiah but was also a patron of the arts, scholar and educator, is the subject of a new exhibition opening at the Foundling Museum in Bloomsbury on Friday. Charles Jennens: Patron & Polymath features portraits, correspondence and printed documents reflecting the varied interests and achievements of this Georgian character. Jennens was a non-juror – meaning he supported the legitimacy of the deposed Catholic Stuarts – but was also a Protestant. His art collection was one of the best in Britain and his Palladian mansion, Gopsall Hall in Leicestershire, featured a music room with an organ built to Handel’s specifications. Admission charge applies. Runs until 16th October. For more, see https://foundlingmuseum.org.uk/event/charles-jennens-polymath/. • Dr John Conolly, an early advocate of human treatments for people living with mental illness and the former Hanwell Asylum have been commemorated with an English Heritage Blue Plaque to mark Mental Health Awareness Week. The plaque has been placed on what was the left wing of the asylum and is now part of St Bernard’s Hospital. It was here that Conolly, who was appointed Resident Physician at the Middlesex County Pauper Lunatic Asylum in 1839 – then one of the biggest asylums in London, advocated a system of ‘non-restraint’ which, though initially seen as controversial, drew support from reformers and which by 1846 had been embraced as ruling orthodoxy by the then-new national Lunacy Commission. For more, see www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/. • On Now: The works of Kawanabe Kyōsai, the most popular Japanese painter of the late 19th century, are on show in the Royal Academy’s Gabrielle Jungels-Winkler Galleries. Kyōsai: The Israel Goldman Collection focuses largely on the art of sekiga or ‘spontaneous paintings’ which were produced at ‘calligraphy and painting parties’ (shogakai), often fuelled by prodigious amounts of saké. The display – the first monographic exhibition of Kyōsai’s work in the UK since 1993 – includes around 80 words, many of which have never been exhibited. Admission charge applies. Runs until 19th June. For more, see www.royalacademy.org.uk. Send all items for inclusion to exploringlondon@gmail.com This Week in London – Japanese works at the Queen’s Gallery; Raphael at The National Gallery; Food Season at the British Library; and, Enid Marx’s Blue Plaque… • A first-of-its-kind exhibition featuring the Royal Collection’s Japanese works of art opens at the Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace, tomorrow. Japan: Courts and Culture, features more than 150 works including rare porcelain, samurai armour, woodcut prints, embroidered screens and a range of diplomatic gifts sent during the reigns of monarchs ranging from King James I to Queen Elizabeth II. Among the highlights are a pair of folding screens sent to Queen Victoria in 1860 from the Japanese Shōgun Tokugawa Iemochi which will go on public display for the first time since they arrived at the British court 162 years ago. The screen paintings, which depict the changing seasons, were not thought to have survived but in recent years research has revealed the two screens were the work of Itaya Hiroharu, one of the artists likely to have worked on Queen Victoria’s gifts. Also included in gift was a set of lacquer furniture, spears inlaid with glittering mother of pearl, and swords made by leading court swordsmiths – all of which will also be on display. Admission charge applies. Runs until 26 February, 2023. For more, see www.rct.uk. • Marking the 500th anniversary of the death of Raphael, one of the first-ever exhibitions to explore the complete career of this giant of the Italian Renaissance opens at The National Gallery on Saturday. The Credit Suisse Exhibition: Raphael, which was supposed to be held in 2020 and was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic, features more than 90 exhibits. They include a rare gathering of Raphael’s paintings of the Virgin and Child including Ansidei Madonna (The Virgin and Child with Saint John the Baptist and Saint Nicholas of Bari) (1505), two bronze roundels – The Incredulity of Saint Thomas and The Descent into Limbo – from Santa Maria della Pace which have never previously exhibited outside Italy and which are attributed to Cesarino Rossetti after designs by Raphael, and a room devoted to Raphael’s frescoes for Pope Julius II’s private apartments. There are also several of his original print designs, an survey of ancient Rome he undertook for Pope Leo X, tapestry designs including Saint Paul Preaching at Athens (workshop of, or on behalf of, Pieter van Aelst, active about 1490–1533, after design by Raphael, about 1517–19), and portraiture from his final years including Portrait of Lorenzo de’ Medici (1518) and Portrait of Baldassare Castiglione (1519). Admission charge applies. Runs until 31st July. For more, see www.nationalgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/the-credit-suisse-exhibition-raphael. • The British Library’s Food Season kicks off today with almost two months of online and in-person events inspired by the cookbooks, recipes and culinary stories in the collection. Highlights include chef Ainsley Harriott talking about his life and career with food-writer Melissa Thompson, food-writer Maunika Gowardan celebrating India’s breadth of food cultures with chefs and food-writers including Ravinder Bhogal, Romy Gill, Kavi Thakrar and Farokh Talati, chef and broadcaster Andi Oliver discussing Jessica B Harris’ 50- year career examining the history and meaning of food for the African diaspora, and psychologist Kimberley Wilson chairing a discussion about the food prisoners are fed inside British correctional institutions and if it impacts rehabilitation. Now in its fifth year, the 2022 Food Season is supported by KitchenAid. For the full programme of events, head to www.bl.uk/events/food-season. • Textile designer Enid Marx – famous for her seat fabric designs on the London Underground – has been honoured with an English Heritage Blue Plaque. The plaque was unveiled this week at her former home at 39 Thornhill Road where she lived and worked for more than 30 years. Marx, who shared the house with her partner, Margaret Lambert, and friends Eleanor Breuning and Grace Lambert (Breuning continues to live at the house today), had a purpose-built studio in the back garden which remains in similar condition to when she left it almost 25 years ago. Alongside her work for the London Underground, Marx also is known for her design of postage stamps marking the start of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign in 1953. For more, see www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/. 10 sites of (historic) musical significance in London – 8. The home where Mozart composed his first symphony… Think of Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and chances are it isn’t London which immediately comes to mind. But it was in a home in Belgravia that the then-precocious eight-year-old composed his first symphony. Mozart, his father Leopold, mother Anna Maria and his elder sister Maria Anna spent almost a year-and-a-half in London, between April, 1764, and July, 1765, as part of a European grand tour. Having initially taken lodgings above a barber’s shop in Cecil Court in Soho, they moved to the more rural setting of 180 Ebury Street, then known as Five Fields Row, in August so his father could recover from a serious illness which apparently developed after he caught a cold. Mozart and his sister were both child prodigies and during their London sojourner performed in various London theatres and for King George III and Queen Charlotte at Buckingham Palace on several occasions. But, with his father now needing quiet, they were forbidden to play instruments in the house and so, according to his sister’s writings, in order to keep himself busy it was there that he composed his “first symphony for all the instruments of the orchestra, especially for trumpets and kettledrums”. While the work she was referring to is now lost, Mozart did go on to compose the symphony that is now seen as his first at the same time. Known as K.16 in E flat major, it was first performed at the Haymarket Little Theatre in February, 1765. Leopold did recover and so the family moved back to Soho – lodging at 20 Frith Street to be précise – in September, 1764. It was there that Mozart met the youngest son of Johann Sebastian Bach, Johann Christian, who was to be a key influence on his musical style. They left the property – and brought their time in England to an end in July, 1765, amid waning public interest in their performances (they gone from performing for the Royal Family to entertaining pub patrons). The family continued with their European tour before eventually returning to their home town of Salzburg (Mozart later settled in Vienna where he died at the young age of 35). Mozart’s time at the Ebury Street residence (and the composition he wrote there) is commemorated with an English Heritage Blue Plaque (albeit this one is brown) which was erected by the then London County Council in 1939. Following damage in the war, it was reinstated in 1951. There’s also a statue commemorating Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in nearby Orange Square. Designed by Philip Jackson, it was erected in 1994. This Week in London – Free family festival kicks off this weekend; Beano the subject of Somerset House exhibition; and, lawyer Helena Normanton honoured… • Pop-Up London, a free festival for families, kicks off in central London on Saturday and runs throughout the half-term break until 31st October. The festival features more than 300 artists – including musicians, dancers, comedy acts and circus performers – who can be seen in more than 100 performances at locations including Trafalgar Square, King’s Cross, Spitalfields, and Canary Wharf. The diverse range of acts will include Brazilian drumming, Cantonese story-telling and Caribbean steelpans. For the full list of events. head to www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do/lets-do-london/pop-up-london. • The world’s longest-running weekly comic, Beano, is celebrated in a new exhibition opening at Somerset House today. Beano: The Art of Breaking the Rules features 100 comic artworks from the Beano archive exhibited, including original drawings never previously seen in public, and, works by contemporary artists including artist duo Gilbert & George, sculptor Phyllida Barlow and Oscar-winning animator Nick Park as well as larger-than-life recreations of Beano’s most iconic settings and interactive installations including Peter Liversidge’s patchwork of protest signs and a jukebox filled with music influenced by Beano’s rebellious streak. Beano was first released in 1938 and is still created weekly at its home in Dundee. This year marks the 70th since Dennis, Beano‘s top mischief-maker, made his debut. Runs until 6th March. Admission charge applies. For more, see www.somersethouse.org.uk/beano. • Barrister and women’s rights advocate Helena Normanton (1882-1957) has been honoured with an English Heritage Blue Plaque at her former home. The plaque at 22 Mecklenburgh Square – where Normanton lived from 1919 to 1931 – was unveiled almost 100 years since she passed her Bar finals on 26th October, 1921. Normanton played an instrumental tole in paving the way for women to practice law, being the first female students one of London’s Inns of Court, one of the first women to be called to the Bar, the first female counsel to lead a case in the High Court, the first woman to run a trial at the Old Bailey and the first women to lead murder trials in England as well as one of the first two women to take silk as King’s Counsel. For more, see www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques. Send all items for inclusion to exploringlondon@gmail.com. This Week in London – The Northern Lights come to Greenwich; Sir Kenneth Clark honoured; and, Phyllida Barlow at the Tate… • The Northern Lights come to Greenwich this Bank Holiday weekend. The Greenwich + Docklands International Festival, promoted as London’s “leading festival of free outdoor theatre and performing arts”, features two major installations in the Old Royal Naval College grounds – the Borealis and We are Watching – from artist Dan Acher as well as the Greenwich Fair on Sunday. There’s also dance and theatrical performances – including Family Tree, a performance inspired by the life of Henrietta Lacks, an African American woman whose cells were harvested and cultivated without her consent after her death from cervical cancer in 1951, and Future Cargo, Requardt & Rosenberg, a contemporary sci-fi dance show – and pop-up events in neighbourhoods across the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The festival opens tomorrow and runs until 11th September. For the full programme of events and for more information, see https://festival.org/gdif/whatson/. For bookings for Borealis, head here. • Art historian and broadcaster, Sir Kenneth Clark, has been honoured with an English Heritage Blue Plaque at his former Marylebone home. Clark (1903-1983), who is probably best known for the landmark 1969 BBC TV series Civilisation, lived in the property at 30 Portland Place between 1934 and 1939 – the period when he became director of The National Gallery and when he was knighted. Sir Kenneth and his wife Jane hosted parties at the property where guests included Winston Churchill and Vanessa Bell. Sir Kenneth, who also headed organisations including the Arts Council of Great Britain and the Independent Television Authority, is noted for having saved some of the nation’s most valuable artworks during World War II by having more than 800 paintings evacuated to rural Wales. He was also responsible for many of the Ministry of Information’s wartime films and sponsored emerging artists including Henry Moore and Graham Sutherland. For more, see www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/. • A celebration of Phyllida Barlow’s art has opened at the Tate Modern on South Bank. ARTIST ROOMS: Phyllida Barlow spans the British artist’s 60 year career and features some of her large-scale sculptures as well as more than 30 works on paper. Highlights include Object for the television (1994), the only surviving work from Barlow’s 1990s series Objects for… and major installations such as untitled: brokenstage/hangingcontainer, 2012/2013 and untitled: upturnedhouse2, 2012. The exhibition is free to enter. For more, see www.tate.org.uk. Send all items for inclusion to exploringlondon@gmail.com. This Week in London – Paddington’s story; pioneering neurologist JS Risien Russell honoured; and, Sir Quentin Blake’s gift… • A new family friendly exhibition celebrating Paddington Bear opens at the British Library tomorrow. The Story of a Bear features more than 50 books, documents, film clips and original artworks as it explores Michael Bond’s creation of the much loved children’s book character. Highlights include a first edition of Bond’s A Bear Called Paddington published in 1958, Barbara Ker Wilson’s original review of the book, photographs and memorabilia of Michael Bond on loan from his family as well as original illustrations of Paddington stories by artists including Peggy Fortnum, David McKee and RW Alley. There are also clips from the Paddington movies and sound recordings featuring Bond speaking about his creation. The exhibition is ticketed (booking in advance recommended). Admission charge applies. For more, see www.bl.uk/events/paddington-the-story-of-a-bear. • Pioneering neurologist James Samuel Risien Russell has been honoured with an English Heritage Blue Plaque at his former home and practice in Marylebone. Russell, born in 1863 in what was then British Guiana (now Guyana), was one of the UK’s first Black consultants and played a critical role in establishing the British school of neurology in the 1890s. His contribution in furthering our understanding of many conditions of the nervous system and mental health issues has only recently come to light thanks to new research by the Windrush Foundation. Dr Risien Russell lived and worked at 44 Wimpole Street from 1902 until his death in March, 1939. For more, see www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XACNk26xulk" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> • A display of images from Sir Quentin Blake have gone on show at the Foundling Museum in Bloomsbury to mark his gift of 24 drawings to the museum. Curated by children’s author and illustrator Lauren Child, Quentin Blake: Gifted features pictures form two series – Children and Dogs and Children with Birds & Dogs – as well as a range of responses from writers including poetry collective 4 BROWN GIRLS WHO WRITE, children’s author and poet Michael Rosen and Scottish playwright, poet and novelist Jackie Kay. Admission charge applies. Runs until 26 September. For more, see https://foundlingmuseum.org.uk/events/quentin-blake-gifted/. Send all items for inclusion to exploringlondon@gmail.com. This Week in London – New statue of Princess Diana; V&A’s new Design 1900 gallery; a Blue Plaque for Jean Muir; and, police boxes reimagined… • A new statue of the late Princess Diana is being unveiled today at Kensington Palace. The statue will be unveiled in the Sunken Garden at Diana’s former home. The garden – originally created on the orders of King Edward VII in 1908 – has been redesigned by designer Pip Morrison to provide a more reflective setting for the memorial. This included planting more than 4,000 of Diana’s favourite flowers including forget-me-nots and tulips. The statue, which is the work of sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley, is expected to be unveiled by Diana’s two sons, William and Harry, who commissioned it in 2017. • A new permanent gallery has opened at the V&A which explores the role design plays in shaping, and being shaped by, how we live, work, travel and communicate. Design 1900 is housed within the museum’s former 20th Century Gallery and, among the displays are new acquisitions including Margaret Calvert and Jock Kinneir’s iconic British road signage system, Kim Kardashian’s Selfish book, Nike’s Nigeria football shirt for the 2018 World Cup and a one-of-a-kind desk designed by Future Systems for Condé Nast Chairman Jonathan Newhouse. The display also includes items from the Rapid Response Collecting programme such as 3D-printed door openers, designed to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and the I Believe in Our City bus shelter posters that highlighted increased anti-Asian bias. For more, see www.vam.ac.uk. • Twentieth century dressmaker and fashion designer Jean Muir has been honoured with an English Heritage Blue Plaque at the Mayfair address she worked for 30 years. The plaque was unveiled at 22 Bruton Street, the location of the showroom and office she operated out of from 1966 to 1995, by her house model, friend and client Joanna Lumley. Others among Muir’s clientele included actress Patricia Hodge and writer Lady Antonia Fraser. For more, see www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/. • The City of London Corporation has unveiled the design for new ‘Digital Service Points’ which will reimagine the concept of the traditional police boxes. ‘The London Stones’, the work of architecture and design studio Unknown Works, will include information screens, life saving emergency equipment and serve as hubs for City of London Police officers and community events. Details from buildings, stories and images of the Square Mile will be collected and ‘digitally carved’ into the exterior of the ‘stones’ which will also be home to a vast array of lichen colonies and species expected to evolve in their colour and appearance as they grow. Send all items for inclusion to exploringlondon@gmail.com
2695	dbpedia	3	86	https://www.wemadethis.co.uk/blog/2023/04/city-of-westminster-street-nameplate-auction/	en	We Made This	https://www.wemadethis.c…uction-small.jpg	https://www.wemadethis.c…uction-small.jpg	[ "https://www.wemadethis.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/street-sign-auction.jpg", "https://www.wemadethis.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/street-sign-auction-2.jpg", "https://www.wemadethis.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/1992-Westminster-and-Pimlico-News-18-November.jpg", "https://www.wemadethis.co.uk/wp-...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[]	2023-04-18T13:57:00+01:00	A huge sale of 335 City of Westminster street nameplates has been announced. The online auction will happen on 18 May 2023 at 6pm, through Catherine Southon Auctioneers and The Saleroom. Westminster sell their old nameplates fairly regularly – it’s a great way of generating revenue from the old nameplates, which are specified to last …		/favicon-32x32.png	We Made This	https://www.wemadethis.co.uk/blog/2023/04/city-of-westminster-street-nameplate-auction/	A huge sale of 335 City of Westminster street nameplates has been announced. The online auction will happen on 18 May 2023 at 6pm, through Catherine Southon Auctioneers and The Saleroom. Westminster sell their old nameplates fairly regularly – it’s a great way of generating revenue from the old nameplates, which are specified to last around twenty years generally, and means they aren’t simply being binned. This sale is unusual though in that it includes a huge set of signs that aren’t the standard Design Research Unit design, which was implemented in 1968. These signs instead feature a black border with serif lettering (it looks a lot like Times New Roman, though compressed on some of the nameplates), black for the street names, and red for the postal districts and City of Westminster name. The sales blurb lists the signs as being from the 50s and 60s, but I think they’re actually far more recent – possibly from 1992. The signs are all from streets which adjoin Regent Street, which led me to do a bit of hunting… In January 1992, a multi-million pound revamp of Regent Street for the Crown Estate was begun by the designers McColl (run by Stewart McColl). On 13 October that year, Jonathan Glancey in the Independent bemoaned the new work, which had “created the world’s first Regency traffic lights”. And as part of the revamp, at the beginning of November 1992, a new set of street nameplates were installed on all the streets adjoining Regent Street, and Regent Street itself. However, as the Westminster and Pimlico News reported, the plates were subsequently judged to be too small to read, particularly as they featured gold lettering on a blue background, which didn’t create enough visual contrast. [Frustratingly, I haven’t yet been able to find any photographs of these signs.] On 5 August of 1993 Deyan Sudjic wrote in The Guardian about how much he disliked the revamp of the street, including the small signs: “Where they [the designers] have been given their head is with the street signs, and the whole area bears the scars. Every existing sign has been taken down, and the lucid and elegant City of Westminster house style has been replaced with blue and gold cast iron and type that is so small as to be illegible. The miniature new signs also have the unfortunate result of revealing the streaks of grime and the badly-filled pitted stone left by the removal of the previous signs.” Their days were numbered. By October 1993, less than a year after they were installed, the Paddington Mercury reported that new signs would replace the small blue ones at an additional cost of thousands of pounds: “A Westminster Council spokesman said a new design had been approved and would be installed in side streets early next year.” I have a feeling that the set of signs up for sale now are those replacement signs. Interestingly, one of the signs from that time, the nameplate for Man in Moon Passage, a small alleyway at the bottom of Regent Street, featured a small typographic joke. A small bracket was inserted before the word ‘MAN’, presumably to represent a crescent moon. The sign isn’t included in this sale, but nor is it still in place on the passage, having been replaced with a standard Westminster nameplate. If you know anything about either set of nameplates, do get in touch!
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[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[ "kingfishermedia" ]	2019-03-18T09:33:09+00:00	Celebrate the diversity and achievements of London’s architecture and its past residents by touring the city’s blue plaques.	en	https://kingfishervisito…n/favicon-32.png	Kingfisher Visitor Guides	https://kingfishervisitorguides.com/features/londons-famous-blue-plaques-and-where-to-find-them/	By Rebecca Younger Celebrate the diversity and achievements of London’s architecture and its past residents by touring the city’s blue plaques. Royal Society of Arts The idea of placing commemorative plaques on the London houses of the great and good was first mooted by Liberal MP William Ewart in 1863 and was championed by Sir Henry Cole – the first director of what we now know as the Victoria and Albert Museum. Three years later the blue plaques scheme was founded by the Royal Society of Arts and, in 1867, the first plaque was erected at 24 Holles Street, Cavendish Square – the birthplace of poet Lord Byron, which was sadly demolished in 1889. A plaque commemorating Napoleon III went up in King Street that same year and remains the earliest surviving plaque. Benjamin Franklin, David Garrick and Lord Nelson were also among the first to be considered for the honour and Ewart himself was honoured with a blue plaque, at Eaton Place in Belgravia in 1963, 100 years after he first suggested the idea. Today, there are more than 900 blue plaques in London and English Heritage, which now runs the scheme, aims to install up to 12 plaques a year. Some appear on buildings of great character but indeed some buildings considered quite unexceptional architecturally have been preserved because of their important associations. Although the blue plaques scheme does not offer any kind of special protection to buildings, it does raise awareness of their historical significance and can therefore assist in their preservation. It can also add value; Margaret Thatcher’s former Belgravia home went on the market for £35 million in 2014, having sold for just £4.16 million the previous year, all thanks to the ‘blue plaque effect’. Today, there are more than 900 blue plaques in London and English Heritage, which now runs the scheme, aims to install up to 12 plaques a year Have a blue day Most of the city’s blue plaques can be found in and around central London because the scheme was not extended to the outer boroughs until 1965. Unsurprisingly, the historical borough of Westminster City has the most amount of blue plaques, followed closely by the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea. It’s incredibly unlikely you’ll get to spot all of London’s blue plaques during your visit but these areas are a good place to start to tick off some of the most famous. Although the great humourist PG Wodehouse spent much of his life in France and the United States, a blue plaque adorns his Mayfair home at 17 Dunraven Street, which has now been divided into flats, while social reformer and founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale, is commemorated a few streets away at 10 South Street. Music fans should head to Mayfair’s Brook Street, where you’ll find a plaque honouring guitar legend Jimi Hendrix at number 23 – the flat he lived in from 1968 until 1969 just before he died the following year. The flat has recently been painstakingly restored to look exactly as it did in 1969, using pictures of him inside and the recollections of former girlfriend Kathy Etchingham – a refurbishment that has cost £2.4 million. The building is also next door to where baroque composer, George Frideric Handel, lived for 36 years in the mid-1700s – which is also commemorated by a blue plaque. Another of Hendrix’ London homes, the basement and ground floor of 34 Montagu Square, in Marleybone, also features a plaque but one that commemorates another celebrated musician, John Lennon. The Beatles star and his wife Yoko Ono lived there in 1968 and, during their stay posed for a nude photograph at the flat, which later formed the cover of the Two Virgins album. Reggae legend, Bob Marley, also lived in London before his untimely death and there is a plaque at his home at 34 Ridgemount Gardens, Fitzrovia, while The Who’s drummer Keith Moon’s blue plaque, at 90 Wardour Street in nearby Soho, is unusual in that it doesn’t mark where he lived but rather where he performed in the early days of his band. he Beatles star and his wife Yoko Ono lived there in 1968 and, during their stay posed for a nude photograph at the flat, which later formed the cover of the Two Virgins album VIP plaques Head to upmarket Chelsea and you’ll find hundreds of blue plaques commemorating famous creative types and literary greats. There’s a plaque at author and playwright Oscar Wilde’s home at 34 Tite Street, while film director Alfred Hitchcock is honoured with a plaque at 153 Cromwell Road, the home he moved into with this wife, Alma, after they married in 1926 and lived in until they moved to America in 1939. Only one house where Charles Dickens lived still stands, at 48 Doughty Street, in Holborn, which is now a museum. He lived at the home from 1837 and 1839 and it is where he wrote Oliver Twist and The Pickwick Papers. A lot of famous VIPs spent most of their lives in the London borough of Kensington and have thus been commemorated with blue plaques on the facades of the buildings they called home. Poet TS Eliot has a plaque at 3 Kensington Court Gardens, the home where he lived and died, while wartime Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, lived and died at 28 Hyde Park Gate. London has a number of unofficial plaques, too, with many outer London boroughs running their own schemes, sponsored by non-governmental societies and groups – in fact you’ll find an interesting nugget of historical information on buildings on almost every street in the city. There is one blue plaque in London that shouldn’t be taken literally, however, and that’s at The Friend at Hand Pub, on Herbrand Street, Russell Square. Despite not being genuine – comedian Ricky Gervais installed the plaque which is inscribed with, “David Letterman, American talk show host, got drunk here for a week” as a joke – it has become a popular tourist attraction. So whether you’re a history buff, literary lover, music fan or just plain nosey about where London’s rich and famous have lived over the years, you will find the homes of many of the world’s ‘greats’ in our endlessly-fascinating city.
2695	dbpedia	3	90	https://buildinglondon.blog/2023/04/25/62-the-medieval-palace-of-westminster/	en	Building London – what London is made from and where it came from!	https://buildinglondon.b…50298.jpg?w=1200	https://buildinglondon.b…50298.jpg?w=1200	[ "https://buildinglondon.blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/p1150298.jpg?w=1024", "https://buildinglondon.blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/p1150298.jpg?w=1024", "https://buildinglondon.blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/image-from-rawpixel-id-9204146-jpeg.jpg?w=736", "https://buildinglondon.blog/wp-content/uploads/20...	[]	[]	[ "" ]	null	[]	2023-04-25T00:00:00	The Palace of Westminster [1] is perhaps the most important and exciting repository of building materials in all of London, though neighbouring Westminster Abbey, and the Tower of London might object! ThePalace of Westminster has both a world important medieval core of buildings including the extraordinary Westminster Hall, and after a fire in 1830 was…	en	https://s1.wp.com/i/favicon.ico	Building London - what London is made from and where it came from!	https://buildinglondon.blog/2023/04/25/62-the-medieval-palace-of-westminster/	The Palace of Westminster [1] is perhaps the most important and exciting repository of building materials in all of London, though neighbouring Westminster Abbey, and the Tower of London might object! ThePalace of Westminster has both a world important medieval core of buildings including the extraordinary Westminster Hall, and after a fire in 1830 was rebuilt into the, also world important, Houses of Parliament with a whole different set of stones and materials one which famously failed leading to a host of equally interesting substitutes! In the early medieval Westminster Hall, Cloisters and Chapel of St Mary Undercroft limestone from Caen in Normandy, Ragstone from Kent, Beer stone from Devon and Reigate stone from the quarries of Merstham in Kent, Magnesium Limestones all the way from Yorkshire and timber from the woods of Surrey, Hampshire and Hertfordshire, creating the magnificent hammerhead beams, lead from Derbyshire and iron from Spain are found while after the mid 19thC reconstruction a whole host of stones added, Anston, Bolsover Moor, Red and White Mansfield, Hopton Wood, Middlesex brick, much cast iron and granites amongst others and with the additions of Clipsham and Ketton and Bath stone along the way. No set of related buildings in London has such variety, though it’s owners spending millions every year in repairs might wish it had been built simply of Portland stone or granite! The set of buildings standing today was started with the construction of Westminster Hall by William II, or William Rufus, the 3rd son of William the Conqueror in 1097. [2] Significant additions were made in the 14thC, then regularly through the centuries. In the 16th a fire forced Henry VIII to the new Palace of Whitehall, the last time monarchs lived at the Palace of Westminster. But, on the 16th of October 1834 much of the wider Palace of Westminster, then including the royal residences, two Houses, Lords and Commons, and many house and pubs, burnt, [3] a consequence of the clerk preferring to burn wooden tallies in the coal ovens rather than give away to staff members. There’s a moral there. It has been described by Clare Shenton in as “the most the most significant blaze in the city between 1666 and the Blitz” or maybe more accurately, by the then Prime Minister, as “one of the greatest instances of stupidity upon record[4] But fortunately the most important pieces, the medieval Westminster Hall, the Cloisters and St Stephen’s Chapel undercroft, survived, due to their thick Norman walls, a wind change and to the intelligent actions of the head of the London Fire Engine Establishment, James Braidwood, ‘The Father of British Fire Service’, [5] who focused on saving the hall. Caroline Shenton writes “By the middle of the evening it was clear that the fire was uncontrollable in most of the Palace. Westminster Hall then became the focus for Braidwood’s efforts and those of his men and hundreds of volunteers. The thick stone Norman walls provided an excellent barrier against the spread of fire, but the late fourteenth-century oak roof timbers were in great peril. “Damn the House of Commons, let it blaze away!” cried the Chancellor of the Exchequer desperately, “But save, O save the Hall!”. The efforts of all, from the highest to the lowest, plus a lucky change of wind direction at midnight, and the arrival of the London Fire Engine Establishment’s great, floating, barge-mounted fire engine, which finally started to quell the fire in the early hours, and ultimately saved Westminster Hall.” [6] In this first of a series of posts on the Palace of Westminster, Building London will look at those mediaeval buildings and what they were built from in primary and secondary texts. Incredibly the original records, Rolls, still exist stating where materials did come from, and many scholars have recounted the key passages, though they are not always precise and spelling has created confusions. Future posts will look at the individual stones that have not already been covered by the Building London Blog previously and then look at the ‘new’ mid-19thC Palace and all that it was made from! Westminster Hall The biggest of the medieval survivors is the extraordinary Westminster Hall. And note all the following superlatives. It really is that important. George Nash writing in 2007 “Westminster Hall was built between 1097 and 1099 for William Rufus and remodelled for Richard II in 1394–99; it has been described as ‘the finest secular medieval interior in the British Isles’. The roof, the prime example of its type, is an outstanding engineering achievement, and is regarded as one of the superlative surviving pieces of medieval carpentry in the world” [7] The Parliament website itself states “…. built under William II at the end of the 11th century. At this period the hall consisted of twelve bays and was almost certainly divided into three aisles by columns either of timber or stone. Large parts of the side walls of this building still remain. The reconstruction of the hall was begun by Richard II in 1394 and completed in 1402 …The Hall is probably the finest timber-roofed building in Europe, and the cloister and chapel, though much restored, have interesting stone vaulting with carved bosses.” [8] Christopher Thomas in his ‘The archaeology of Medieval Britain’ writes “In 1097 William Rufus had built the colossal Great Hall ( now known as Westminster Hall ). … the largest stone hall north of the Alps, and it is now the largest surviving in Europe…Towards the end of the fourteenth century it was decided to rebuild the Great Hall, or at least to renew it’s roof and to add towers. … Henry Yevele, [9] the foremost architect of his day, raised the walls by 1.52m, added new towers and built great flying buttresses on the outside to support the weight of the new rood. This hammerbeam roof, built by Master Hugh Herland, still survives and covers the largest area of any medieval timber rood in a single spam without the need for pillars. It is one of the finest examples of its kind in the world. The floor ..was paved in Purbeck marble.” [10] Some 11thC capitals from the original building are in the Jewel Tower. [11] And Pevsner states “Westminster Hall in the lower parts of its walls is Norman, built by William Rufus in 1097-9…Richard II began remodelling in 1394 .. completed in 1401. The mason was Henry Yevele and the carpenter Hugh Herland. That hall has the earliest surviving Hammerbeam roof … The Royal Commission … called Westminster Hall “probably the finest timber-roofed building in Europe’. The timbers are very massive, the hammer-posts being 39 by 25 in. in section, and nearly 21 ft long. The whole roof weighs 660 tons”. [12] But what is Westminster Hall built from?! Building London has identified numerous stones being mentioned: Reigate, Caen, Kentish Ragtsone, Stapleton and Roche Abbey, Bere or Beer, Le Mar or maybe Marr, Septaria, petrified wood, Purbeck stone and Purbeck Marble! And there is some confusion re some of these. J.W. Bloe in his 1930 ‘Building Materials in Early and Mediæval London’ writes . “Kentish rag was … used in … Westminster Hall and other buildings. .. Reigate stone was used mostly for dressings and finer masonry as at … Westminster Hall, … Le Mar Stone and Stapleton Stone occur in Richard II’s work at Westminster Hall” Caen Stone was used in “the Houses of Parliament (14th-century), … and as late as 1681, 601 tons were purchased for repairs to Westminster Hall.” [13] Kentish Ragstone and Reigate Stone have both been covered in this blog before, but Le Mar and Stapleton are both new. The former is an archaic term and could be a Norman stone or that of Marr in Yorkshire which like Stapleton is a Magnesium Limestone from near Pontefract and will be discussed below. Re Reigate there is quite a bit of “… clear documentary evidence to show that Reigate Stone was supplied both ‘in the rough’ and ‘cleanhewn’. For example, during work on Westminster Palace in 1352 “sixteen loads of the squared stone and fifty-six of the rough were sent up from Reigate” [14] Caen stone has also been covered before by Building London, re the Crystal Palace dinosaurs origin in a City undercroft, and we have evidence of not just it’s use in Westminster Hall, but it’s transportation. “In the case of stone imported from northern France, of course, there was no alternative to using boats, even though crossing the channel with such a cargo was a hazardous business. This is graphically illustrated … [in] … the Miracles of St Augustine .. in the late 11th century … between 1070 and 1087 .. [re] … an attempted Channel crossing by a fleet of 15 ships carrying stone from Caen. Fourteen of them, apparently destined for Westminster Palace, sank in a storm, but the fifteenth, who’s cargo was intended for St Augustine’s, Canterbury, was saved by the intervention of the saint.” [15]And when Westminster Hall was being restored after the ‘Great Fire’ a number of other stones were discovered by the architect Sydney Smirke [16] who wrote … “… a few observations on the construction and materials of the Norman work. The great body of these walls appears to be composed of the rudest sort of rubble work laid nearly at random, and embedded in an abundance of mortar ; the stones are all small and various in their nature ; I have observed among them many fragments of chalk and of chalk flints; many of the rounded nodules of ferruginous clay, known as septaria or cement-stones, which occur in abundance on the south beach of the Nore; some masses of the petrified wood common in the same locality; also irregular blocks of the Kentish rag, described in old documents as grisise petrae; pieces of Caen stone, and of the firestone or Reigate sand stone ; a few pieces of red and pale-coloured bricks are found, but these very rarely occur.” and ” a coarse shelly limestone, no where occurring, as far as we have yet observed, in any other part of the building, and appearing in many respects to resemble the Quarr Abbey stone of the Isle of Wight.” Elsewhere he notes many of the stones were re-used from older buildings! “On recently removing the stones which formed the second, more modern, surface, a measure rendered necessary by their decayed and mutilated state, many of them were found to be moulded, and to have belonged to some previously existing building; the moulded face being set inwards, with the plain back, or bed, outwards. Most of these moulded stones had certainly formed a part of the more ancient Hall, as will be shewn hereafter; whilst a few must have belonged to some other, later building, being carved, painted or gilt, much in the manner of St. Stephen’s Chapel.” [17] And there was, and presumably still is, a floor of Purbeck stone beneath the more C19th Yorkstone flags. “Between 1834 and 1837, Sir Robert Smirke … lowered the floor to the level of a Purbeck stone floor (discovered by excavation and believed to be of Richard II’s time), and laid the present York stone paving.” [18] Excavations in 2005 found that the Purbeck Marble floor probably dated to the 17thC “Smirke believed this floor to be of Purbeck marble … but in fact this was a 17th-century floor … [and] a small area of limestone (ie not the Purbeck marble expected by Smirke …) flag floor … survived in situ (at a level of 2.51m OD) in a stratigraphic position and level likely to be associated with the late 14th-century hall.” [18a] George Nash’s survey in Stopping the rot: subsidence and structural damage at Westminster Hall George Nash London Archaeologist WINTER 2007/2008 unveiled some more fascinating components including re-used bricks AND a re-used medieval Purbeck Marble trestle table leg used to support a brick pier! “The first major restoration occurred in 1749–50 when the roof lead and slating was replaced. The removal of the lead revealed extensive decay”… The walls were refaced by 1782 and the floor level was raised by approximately 0.30 m… Major restoration programmes continued throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, including Soane’s 1819–22 reconstruction of the northern and western sections of the Hall. Large squared York Stone flags, surviving as the present floor, supported by brick coursing and arches, were laid in 1836. The brick coursing, some sections later reused in the floor refurbishment in 1836, probably stood on the original medieval floor surface of crushed chalk. … The floor was later lowered during Smirke’s restoration programme of 1834–7 … to reveal a Purbeck Stone floor, believed to date to the reign of Richard II. Smirke’s restoration programme re-laid the floor with the present York Stone flags…the present floor, its level and the materials used, has altered little since this date…” “The … floor, constructed between 1834 and 1837, comprised a concrete bed on which a series of brick-coursed sleeper walls were laid to support a surface of York Stone flags. In some areas brick sleeper walls had been replaced by concrete sleeper beams. This repair may date to the early 20th century and the restoration work of Sir Frank Baines. The concrete floor, measuring between 350 and 400 mm thick, overlay a brick and rubble foundation. The brick sleeper walls that supported the York Stone flags were constructed of brick types that were mainly reused and dating from the 16th/17th centuries. It is clear that these bricks were salvaged from dismantled building stock that either lay within or just outside the Hall, possibly the remains of coffee shops that stood within the Hall during the 18th century….” “However, within Test Pit No. 5, and partially supporting one of Barry’s brick piers, was a large dressed piece of masonry, thought initially by the author to be a medieval widow tracery section, measuring 0.60 m by 0.40 m and constructed of Purbeck limestone. Closer inspection and verification from the Palace of Westminster’s archivist Dr Mark Collins and Conservation Architect Adam Watrobski revealed that it was in fact a trestle section that once belonged to the King’s Table, constructed during the 13th century, probably during the reign of Henry III or Edward I. This piece of furniture stood in the Hall until the Commonwealth years of the mid- to late-17th century (Figs. 8, 9). The trestle section (one of probably eight sections) is considered by archaeologists as a significant artefact. Indeed, one of the eight sections, discovered some years previously, is on display in the nearby Jewel Tower (Fig. 9). It is more than probable that yet again financial prudence was the order of the day, and that the trestle section was used as foundation material during Barry’s construction of the South Steps around 1844” [19] The best place to see the C12th stone is by the shop! The inside wall of the hall is 19thC refacing. “We were all amazed when shown the main medieval remains within Parliament that somehow escaped the great fire of 1834. Most of us thought we were familiar with the Great Hall which was spared destruction by a sudden change of wind, only to be told by Dr Mark Collins, the Estates Archivist & Historian, that the inner wall was an addition and that to see parts of the six-foot thick original wall we had to look opposite the gift shop where there is a long arched wall built of stone from Reigate in Surrey and Caen in Normandy complete with the signature marks of some of the masons.” [20] And of course the oak roof is the highlight of the hall but see below for discussion of it’s origin. [21] St Stephen’s Chapel aka St Stephen’s Hall St Stephen’s Chapel [22] and it’s undercroft, now St Stephen’s Crypt aka The Chapel of St Mary Undercroft were built between 1292-1348. After the destruction of the fire all of St Stephen’s Chapel or Hall was demolished and rebuilt, but the undercroft survived structurally sound so it is assumed that materials bought, used for the upper chapel were the same or similar as for the undercroft. It’s also possible stone was re-used from the previous late 12thC chapel. [23] “Stone for the two-storey building came from Boulogne and Caen in France, marble from the Isle of Purbeck, and iron was brought by ship from Spain.” [24] James Hillson in his Phd “St Stephen’s Chapel, Westminster: Architecture, Decoration and Politics in the Reigns of Henry III and the three Edwards (1227-1363)” lists a large number of stones documented as being used in St Stephens Chapel between 1337 and 1348: Bere, Reigate, Pontefract, Caen, Kentish Rag, Purbeck Marble, Henley, Heathstone and Portland Stone. [ N.b. even though St Stephen’s Chapel, above ground, has been entirely rebuilt, the dates below are relevant as they also refer to the still existing undercroft.] “… the chapel’s fabric is assumed, along with its foundation, to have been a product of the twelfth century with an extremely tentative date range of 1184-1206… though any conclusions regarding its design can only be speculative. … However, from 1227-53 the structure was extensively renovated and decorated by Henry III and from 1292-1348 was completely replaced by a new chapel built under three separate kings: Edward I (1272-1307), Edward II (1307-27) and Edward III (1327-77). The second St Stephen’s was a large two-storey chapel with five bays and a rectangular ground plan, the Lower Chapel vaulted in stone and the Upper Chapel roofed and vaulted in wood mounted on a clerestory…The building’s complete replacement from 1292 onwards left nothing of the former structure, and neither antiquarian investigations nor modern archaeology have brought new evidence to light…Already severely disrupted by Richard II’s architectural interventions (1390s) and modifications to its internal spaces towards its repurposing as the House of Commons (1547-58), the building was again altered in 1679, then completely restructured with a classicised interior in 1692-93 by Christopher Wren in response to concerns regarding its structural stability … following the 1800 Act of Union, … the exterior was re-Gothicised by the architect James Wyatt in a style consonant with the nearby Great Hall …. Finally, the post-fire remains were largely torn down and entirely replaced by a new iteration of the lower Chapel designed by Charles and Edmund Barry based on its medieval predecessor c. 1850-70…” “Also dating 15th October 1347 was payment for a large consignment of stone from Bere Regis alongside the employment of masons on a scale unmatched since the 1320s …That some of the Purbeck marble columns were expended towards the west end … This initial focus on Bere stone, primarily used for facing, indicates that in these early stages the shell of a building was going up. The later use of Reigate in large quantities (3rd March-4th August 1348) presumably reflected a switch towards forms requiring more intricate carving.” “Reigate and chalk, the former explicitly associated with the introitum on one occasion, were purchased exclusively up to the end of October 1355 whereupon they were replaced largely by Kentish Rag from Maidstone (rubble and ashlar), Bere stones and Purbeck marble for the stairs … the 1356 inventory included a large number of unused ashlar and urnell stones (probably identifiable with the two types of Maidstone ordered for the claustrum) and Purbeck marble for the stairs… between 16th November 1361 and 25th September 1362 large quantities of lead for the cloister’s roof, white glass for its windows and Flanders tiles for its pavement were purchased, indicating completion.” The last order of Caen stone was made in October 1334, around the time at which attacks on English shipping began to escalate. When stone purchases resumed in October 1342 they were sourced from Reigate and Pontefract and, from October-December 1347, Bere Regis and Portland … Though a nine-month truce was brokered on 28th September 1347 (later extended to September 1349)… no more Caen stone arrived until April 1348” [25] The main two stones Hillson mentions are Caen and Bere but it’s unclear what the later refers to. On his Map 3 the arrow clearly points to Bere Regis, in Dorset, not Beer in Devon, but that area is not known for building stone except some Heathstone or Carstone, [26] which he also mentions being used, yet many others have long stated that stone from Beer, along the coast in east Devon, a chalk that hardens after being cut, [27] to being as like a limestone, was used in Westminster. Kelvin Huff of the brilliant Dorset Building Stones website [28] also thinks it to be “extremely unlikely that good building stone could have come from Bere Regis.” in personal correspondence. Hillson has done much original research but this appears to be an error. E.W. Brayley in his 1836 ‘The history of the ancient palace and late Houses of Parliament at Westminster’, reading from the original Rolls/records, refers clearly to what we call Beer in Devon as Bere, so that must be the old spelling of Beer and whence confusion could arise. “Robert de Esshyng was appointed to procure workmen to raise stone in the quarries of Abbotsbury and Wynesbach in Dorsetshire, and Bere in Devonshire, for the works at the King’s Palace at Westminster.” [29] Hillson also mentions stone from Egremond near Dunstable “The stone repeatedly used for … sculptures in this period were carted from the quarries at Egremond near Dunstable, and there are many references to additional orders of Egremond stone throughout 1355.” which again is a name that is not appearing in other works, nor on any the maps. The quarries at Totternhoe, near Dunstable are however well know for producing ‘clunch’ a relatively hard chalk for medieval building and It is probable that somehow what is being referred to. [30] Hillman also refers to stone from Boulogne “Herquelinne near Boulogne” and notes that Colvin in The Kings Works “identified this stone with the quarries at Isques 7 km south-east of Boulogne”. Note this is c.10 miles from Marquis where stone was quarried too for use in medieval London. Hillman also identifies that supplies of structural timber for the Chapel “… shiploads of wood (presumably oak) from the royal forest at Tonbridge were employed, along with other wood types and boards for more specific tasks such as centring, doors and molds.”. Presumably there have all been lost now. St Stephen’s Crypt aka Chapel of St Mary Undercroft The undercroft or crypt however still exists and though it was refurbished after the fire, it’s structure remains essentially medieval. In terms of it building materials it is assumed to be as for the chapel above. “The Chapel of St Mary Undercroft was completed by King Edward I in 1297, further developed under Edward II, and finally completed by Edward III in around 1365… The Chapel contained five vaulted bays and clustered columns of polished Purbeck marble… Because of its underground location, the Crypt Chapel was one of the few structures in the Palace of Westminster to survive the great fire of 1834, although much of its stonework was harmed…The chapel was heavily restored between 1860 and 1870 by [ Edward Barry ] who tried to reproduce the earlier medieval decoration and vaulting in a neo-Gothic style.”[31] [32] The Medieval Vault Project however states “The entire vault was completely rebuilt following the fire of 1834 by the architects Charles and Edward Barry, with most of the work occurring c. 1858-63. The restoration project involved several changes to the vault’s design, especially in the eastern two bays (C1-C2), but the western bays (C3-C5) are fairly close in form to their medieval predecessors.” [90] The undercroft is also famous as the hiding place of suffragette Emily Davison [33] who “On the census night of 2 April 1911, … hid in a cupboard overnight in the Chapel in order to be entered on the census form for the building as a way of ensuring her address was recorded as the House of Commons. A commemorative plaque, unveiled by Tony Benn in 1999, is fixed to the inside face of the cupboard door.” [34] Davison died in 1913 at the hooves of the King’s Horse at The Epsom Derby and her sacrifice is regarded as having played a key cultural role in securing the vote for women.[35] Cloisters The Cloisters are the 3rd remaining medieval element of the Place of Westminster “The cloisters to St Stephen’s Chapel are one of the few surviving parts of the ancient Palace of Westminster. They were re-built between 1526 and 1529 in the style of Henry VII’s Chapel in Westminster Abbey, and the cost was donated by John Chambers (the physician to Henry VIII and the last Dean of St Stephen’s College).” Elizabeth Biggs believe the Cloisters are older an date to 1510-15 [88] They were damaged in the fire and though lavishly ‘repaired’ by Barry were then were hit by a bomb in 1940. “The eastern and southern ranges had been blown apart by a high explosive bomb in 1940, but in 1950-1 had been rebuilt to a very high standard by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, using traditional methods.” [36] and “… rebuilt with Portland and Caen stone to match the old stonework.” [37]which suggests suggest that both Portland and Caen were used in the 16thC. “and the choice of Caen stone,” [38] The Cloister is currently being carefully restored. [39] E.W. Brayley – ‘The Ancient Palace of Westminster’ 1836 E.W. Brayley’s seminal book on the Palace is still very useful in helping to trace the origins of the materials used to build the medieval Palace of Westminster. The Rolls he consulted are the same ones people consult now and he notes “In preparing, and during the progress of the present Volume, much exertion has been used to obtain original materials, as well as to select the most important facts connected with the Ancient Palace, from inedited records, and from our older Chroniclers. Divers Manuscripts in that invaluable repository the British Museum, have been sedulously examined, and many circumstances have been now, for the first time, communicated to the public from that source.” Here is a key exert: “The earliest authentic record known to be extant respecting the renovation of this edifice [Westminster Hall] by Richard the Second, are the Letters Patent of that King, dated the 21st of January in the 17th of his reign (anno 1394), and addressed to John Godmerstone, clerk, appointing him ‘to repair the Great Hall within the Palace of Westminster, to take masons, carpenters, and other workmen, and set them to the said repairs ; and also to take such stone as should be necessary for the work; and to sell to the King’s use the old materials of the Hall, together with a certain old bridge over the Thames, etc.’ In the following year, … masons, were engaged to heighten the entire walls of the Hall to the extent of two feet of assize, with Reigate ashlar, and Caen stones, ‘Pere de Marre’ (sea-borne stone) where necessary …. they were also properly to secure the upper course of the said work “par lynel” (bats and cramp irons ?) … They were likewise to construct, and securely fix in the inner walls, twenty-six ‘souses’ (under-props), or sustaining corbels, of Caen stone; and to carve every corbel in conformity to a pattern shewn to them by the treasurer; for each of these corbel supports, so wrought, and certain connecting facings of Reigate stone, they were to be paid 20s…There can be no doubt but that the twenty-six corbel ‘ souses ‘ (thirteen on each side) were introduced for the better support of the immense timber-framed roof which surmounts and spans over the vast area of this building, and which forms, one of the noblest examples of scientific construction in carpentry that exists in any part of the world, it having no pearing whatsoever, except at the extremities of the great ribs, which abut against the side walls, and rest upon the above corbels. It was requisite, however, that other contrivances should be adopted to resist the weight and lateral thrust of the new roof; the original walls of William Rufus (which had been chiefly formed of rubble and grout-work) were therefore strengthened by an external casing of stone one foot seven inches in thickness ; and divers arched or flying buttresses, viz. six on the western and three on the eastern side, of considerable height and solidity were also erected as abutments.” And Brayley lists numerous payments, extracted from the Rolls, identifying origins: Mid C13th? “ … two ship loads of chalk, bought for the foundation of the said Chapel by the said Master Michael and John le Conuers,’ … The next items are, for 4 cwt. of burnt lime, … two loads of ashes … one barge load of foreign stone …. ; a barge load of sand at 6d. ; and 100 cart loads … a payment to John de Erceling … for a ship load of Boulogne stone; three loads of sand, ‘ bought for mortar,’ … a ship load of Boulogne stone, bought of Bonectus de Bononia… and two cwt. of burnt lime at Ss. bought of Roger de Grenehuth [Green-hythe?]” In 1297 “For four ship-loads of hard stone of ‘Bon’ ( Bononia or Boulogne?)” 1347 Oct. 15. “To William Hamele, of Weymouth, for sixty-eight great stones de Bere, for the chapel…” 1365. “To John Wytcliff, for 22 dol. [blocks?] of Bere-stone^ (with freitage) bought “pro tabulamentis et gargol”— entablatures and gargols (or gargles) of the New Tower at the end of the king’s garden and for the entablature of a clock-tower, … To John Donat, for sixteen dol. of Caen stone, (with fireitage,) for the same works… To Philip Profit, John Longeland, and Stephen Pratte, for 469 “carrata” of Reygate stone, bought for doors and win- dows, and for boatiie of the same to the above tower, and carriage from Reygate to Battersey… To William Gretyng, Simon atte Hall, Maurice Yong, and William atte Barr, for 8107 feet of stone called ashlar, bought at Maidstone for the aforesaid dial-tower To Robert Gladwyn, Richard Mersshmane, Adam Sengle, and William Shorham, for eight boat-loads of rag-stone, for the same works, with freitage from Maidstone to Westminster” Bayley also notes recent repair work in Bath stone of the entrance of the Great Hall. “Partial repairs of this edifice accompanied by minor alterations … were made in different reigns, prior to the restoration of the entrance front … with Bath stone in the years 1819-20.” [40] Hilary St George Saunders 120 years in his also important ‘Westminster Hall’ from 1951 is another key secondary source. [41] Here he publishes the Anglo-Norman contract for the rebuilding of the hall from 1395! The New Times in 1923 translates many of the words, Peres= stones, Sciez = sawed so ashlar, Pere de Marre is assumed to be stone from Caen etc and also suggested stone from Roche Abbey was used. It was used at Windsor Castle in 1350-1377. [42] Stones So. To re-cap. Here’s what can be found in the medieval Palace of Westminster. Nb there are lots of spelling changes. Brayley uses a number of word: ‘Ryegate’ for Reigate, ‘Eylesford’ and Aylesford for Kentish Ragstone and Bere for Beer. Tim Tatton-Brown [ probably, it’s unclear ] notes in ‘Westminster I. The Art, Architecture and Archaeology of the Royal Abbey’ that “In the Westminster accounts of 1253 Caen and Reigate appear as ‘france Petre de Came’ or ‘france Petre de Reygate’; Colvin, Building Accounts (as n. 8), 236. Later in 1264, also in Westminster, they are referred to as ‘libera petra tam de Cadamo quam de Reygate’…” and that “Other types and source of stone mentioned in connection with the Abbey or the Palace include marmore, grisia petra, petra voluta, france petre de Chalved [Chaldon]; … Chaldon is just another source of Reigate stone, along with Gatton, Merstham and other neighbouring parishes.” [43] And in the “Closed rolls of the reign of Henry III” HMSO 1922 we can see what must certainly be Kentish Ragstone referred to simply as ‘the grey stone’ Nb Kancie = Kent. “De grisia petra carianda. — Mandatum est vicecomiti Kancie quod omnes illos de balliva sua, qui petram grisiam habent ad vendendum, distringat ad petram illam cariandam usque Westmonasterium ad operaciones nostras ibidem inde faciendas. Et rex de precio venditoribus illius petre ibidem satisfieri faciet.” Google translates this as “Of the gray rock to be carried. — The sheriff of Kancie is ordered to distrain all those in his parish who have gray rock to sell, to carry that rock to Westminster, to carry out our operations from there. And the king will cause the sellers of that stone to be satisfied there and then. [44] Abbotsbury and Wynesbach, Dorset. – Abbotsbury stone, of the Corallian Formation limestone was mentioned in E.W. Brayley in his 1836 ‘The history of the ancient palace and late Houses of Parliament at Westminster’ “Robert de Esshyng was appointed to procure workmen to raise stone in the quarries of Abbotsbury and Wynesbach in Dorsetshire, and Bere in Devonshire, for the works at the King’s Palace at Westminster “ although there is no other evidence it was actually used! [40] [45] [46] There was a medieval quarry at Chapel Hill. [47] “The quarries situated to the south of Chapel Hill are visible as a complex of depressions, variable in form, with dimensions of 5m to 10m across and up to c.0.5m to 1m in depth. A larger quarry is located on the east side of the hill. It seems likely that these quarries were worked to produce stone used in the abbey’s construction.” [48] The other quarry mentioned is Wynesbach and it appears untraceable. However there is a medieval sea cliff quarry at a place called Winspit that provides Portland stone and that is one of the stones found in the old Westminster Hall. [46] Bathstone – While not medieval, Westminster Hall had it’s the north entrance refaced in 1819/20. “The restoration of the entrance front, (except its regal statuary), with Bath stone in the years 1819-20.” [40] Heathstone – Hillson refers to Heathstone on his Map 3 pointing the source to the heaths north of Poole [49] an important port after the Norman conquest. “The dark brown sandstones, sometimes pebbly, used for buildings in a wide area of south and east Dorset are colloquially known as Heathstone, Carstone or Ironstone – they are cemented into a strong building stone by their iron mineral content. They all come from local sand and clay sequences that were deposited on top of the eroded surface of the Chalk.” [50] Le Mar – There are several references to a Le Mar stone. There are 3 options for what it was. One, the oolitic Marquise limestone from near Boulogne, and indeed the Parliament website states re St Stephens Chapel that indeed, “Stone for the two-storey building came from Boulogne and Caen in France.” [24] Marquise stone was imported into and used in Britain by the Romans, it’s found in London Wall, Anglo-Saxons and Normans. Tim Tatton-Brown states of the “… the oolitic limestone from the Marquise area of the Boulonnais … This stone, which is known as the Oolithe de Marquise, comes from the Bathonian stage of the Middle Jurrasic. It characteristically contains some very large ooliths as well as other areas of less oolithic material though much of the matrix is of fine to medium grained .. ooliths” Elsewhere he states that “Oolithe de Marquise … consists of whiteish to being pseudo-oolitic limestones wtih millet-seed texture”. [51] A second option is that Le Mar was a contraction of Pere de la Marre, otherwise assumed to refer to stone from Caen, that came by sea. But it seems most likely that Le Mar refers to Marr Quarry near Doncaster, on the Magnesian Limestone and most sources assume this. In the Rolls of Richard II on June 10th 1394, the year work to expand Westminster Hall starts, it is written, “To the sheriff of York. Notice that the king has appointed him to Westminster, arrest within liberties and without and to set to work for the king’s money, to be paid by John Godemanston clerk of his works at Westminster or by his deputies, as many diggers of stone and other labourers as may be sufficient for digging free stone for the said works in a place called the Mar by Doncastre, and order to give diligence so to do” [52] On June 1st 1394 there was made an “Appointment of William Bleburgh to arrest ships and other vessels sufficient for the carriage of free stones from a place called “Le Mar” by Doncaster to the palace of Westminster by water for the king’s works there, and mariners to man them, paying for every “ton tight” 4s.; with power to bring the stones over land to any port, quay, wharf, bridge or other place, without fee, toll, custom, or other subsidy.” [53] Ian Roberts, “ .. there were a number of medieval stone quarries on the Magnesian Limestone, especially to the north of Doncaster. Limestone from this area was prized and was regularly provided for prestigious building projects in the south of England. In 1395 stone from a quarry at Marr was used to heighten Westminster Hall.” [54] and Graham Lott name Marr Quarry as a source for Westminster referring to a source of A. Oswald 1959 [55] and that Stapleton (see below ) was also used shows clearly there were routes from this area to Westminster. Stapleton – Maybe the most surprising find is the use of stone from Yorkshire. The use of Norman stone is entirely expected. Caen stone particularly was imported in vast amount for building like The White Tower, what became the Tower of London, and Norwich Cathedral. The Normans masons and clients knew and liked Caen and moving stone by water is in many ways easier, apart from when storms hit as above, than by road. But Magnesian Limestone had been used massively in York and builders would have known of it from there. Stapleton is a Magnesian Limestone, [56]now called a Dolostone, of the “Cadeby Formation .. Lower Magnesian Limestone – The pale yellow-white, fine to coarse-grained, bioclastic and ooidal, dolomitic limestones of this formation are particularly important sources of local building stone. The outcrop is pock-marked by quarries many of which have produced fine quality building stone since at least the 12th century, most noticeably at the Huddleston, Smaws, Lords and Jackdaw Crag quarries. Most of the villages on or close to the outcrop, are constructed of these pale limestones e.g. Tadcaster, Sherburn in Elmet, Monkfryston, Womersley and Little Smeaton.” [57] Heritage Gateway notes an the historic quarry at Stapleton, of “Castle Hill, in the historic Stapleton Park, a medieval deer park, … a stone’s throw from Womersley … One of two quarries used extensively during the Mediaeval period, and later, the other being to the north and east of Stapleton Park. The quarrying of Magnesian limestone from the Permian Cadeby Formation has been recorded at Stapleton since circa 1300. During the 14th century it was used at Rochester, Sion Abbey, Windsor Castle, Westminster Hall, Westminster Abbey nave” [58] The outcrop here with links to London goes from Maltby up to Pontefract but the total outcrop is much longer running from Nottinghamshire up to Durham. And not to difficult a trip London. “ Transport of stone from quarries at Stapleton (Pontefract) … would initially have required overland transport to the Aire or Don rivers, via which they could use the Ouse to reach Selby and Cawood.” [59] Interestingly, after the fire, another of the local limestones, Huddleston, was used in great quantities to repair Westminster Hall and as we will see infamously another dolomitic limestone, from Anston, near Workshop, was chosen for the vast majority of the Houses of Parliament, disastrously as it was quarried, stored and laid incorrectly. See the next post! Quarr from Wight – this is just a suggestion from Smirk. Maybe some still remains in the lower walls of the hall Petrified Wood – again this is from Smirke when he was re-facing some of the walls of Westminster Hall in the 1840s. It would be fascinating to know if any is now visible!Ruth Siddell of London Pavement Geology writes of petrified wood for building though not referencing England. [60] Interestingly Britains most important and biggest ‘fossil forest’ of petrified wood is at Purbeck, where we know other stone was bought from. Is it possible someone collected stone from the forest as a cheap source of rubble stone? [61] Purbeck Marble – Purbeck Marble from the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset used for in the Norman Porch, was been mentioned before on Building London re the Guildhall undercroft. Hopefully there will be a full post on it in the summer, reporting from Purbeck! Purbeck Stone – Purbeck stone was much used for paving in London, though generally in the C17th but Smirke states the original, or late C14th floor was Purbeck stone. Sometimes the stone and marble were used interchangeably for paving. Watch out for a post on Purbeck paving in Building London coming soon. Portland – Portland was only used very occasionally in London in medieval times, before the explosion in it’s use in the 17thC where it becomes London’s main building stone. Hillson identifies it’s use in 1347 from the National Archives [ bundle 470 of the ‘Exchequer, Kings Remembrancer Accounts’, usually refered to in books as ‘Exch. K.R. Accts’ ] [25] and that is the date several secondary sources mention as being used in the Palace of Westminster e.g. Salzman in his seminal ‘Building in England down to 1450’ [91]. It is not mentioned in the Close Rolls. Building London will be posting about Portland more widely in the future. [46] [62] [63] Roche – One of the suggestions and coincidentally also a Magnesian Limestone from near Maltby in South Yorkshire, so very possible “Building stone from the Magnesian limestone, part of the Permian Age Cadeby Formation, has been quarried at Roche Abbey since Mediaeval times. The abbey itself was built of this local stone, probably from the outcrop to the north of the Abbey running through Quarry Hills to the later Rigging Quarry. Quarrying is also evident on the east side of Roche Abbey Farm. The stone was used at Windsor Castle in 1350-77” [64] Septaria Septaria are mysteriously formed concretions found in clay. “Septarian concretions (or septarian nodules) are carbonate-rich concretions containing angular cavities or cracks (septaria; sg. septarium, from the Latin septum “partition, separating element”, referring to the cracks or cavities separating polygonal blocks of hardened material)… Septarian nodules are characteristically found in carbonate-rich mudrock.” [65] The Romans used them for building, and ground them down to add to cement, they appear in Saxon and early Medieval churches and walls and as Smirke states above, were used in Westminster Hall, though as a first use or robbed we do not know. Gerald Lucy in Geo Essex states “The septarian nodules from the London Clay are generally referred to as ‘septaria’ and at certain horizons in the clay they are free of internal cracks or cavities and have been collected from the Essex coast for use in building construction. Notable examples are Colchester Castle and Roman wall and countless churches on the coast.” [66] 1000s can be seen to this day on the north shore of the Isle of Sheppey, coming out of the thick exposed London Clay there, and Smirke notes they are also found in abundance on the mud flats of the Nore [67] at the mouth of Thames Estuary. The Septaria that Smirke refers to must have been dredged up There are also to be found on the foreshore in London where the London Clay is exposed. [68] Iron – Hillson states “… a large quantity of Spanish iron was purchased which has long been presumed was intended for window bars” Lead – Massive amounts of lead were used for the roof and remarkably what is there is almost entirely original. “Outside, the roof was covered with lead, weighing about 176 tons” [69] Saunders reports that “Lead for the new roof came from the counties of Derby, Nottingham and York” and that “ ‘Robert Gamylston of Retford, Mason’ was told to buy lead in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, and to requisition horses, carts and carters for its transport. More lead was to be bought by Thomas of Nevile and Thurstan of Bure in the High Peak.” [41] Timber for the hammerbeam roof. The roof at Westminster Hall is though the centrepiece of the medieval remnants of the Palace of Westminster in it’s technical design and carving [70] and it’s sourcing has been much commented on. It is now generally accepted that the timber came from Alice Holt Forest, Odiham, Stoke D’Abernon, and maybe Hertfordshire and Sussex. In 1922 H. Cescinsky and E.R. Gribble wrote in their “Westminster Hall and Its Roof,”[71] “ … in 1393 the materials for the new roof at Westminster are being collected. John Gedeney, Clerk of the Works, is instructed to take, by land and sea, the King’s timber in the wood of Pettelewode in Sussex. And, in 1395 the walls of the old Palace are raised, and corbels inserted for the new roof “with stone of Reigate and stone of Marre. The roof timbers of Westminster Hall are entirely of oak, and in nearly all cases of Sussex oak, of the species Quercus pedunculata. Exceptional tree-growth was necessary as not only are the hammer beams, braces and other parts are enormous, and the brace abutments are solid. For these, trees must have been especially selected, each with branch-growth at the requisite distance, so that the branch could be lopped and it’s branch-base used for the brace-abutment. The hammer-posts, which rest vertically on the projecting ends of the horizontal hammer-beams, are the largest in section of any timbers in the roof.” This reference to Pettelewood seems to come from the archives in the Bodleain Library or‘Catalogi codicum manuscriptorum Bibliotecae Bodleianae’ … “Westminster Palace. Writ ( 17 Rich. II . ) for taking all the timber of Pettelewood, Sussex, for building the palace, 860. 344.” [72] But the index numbers do not lead anywhere. And Pettelewood no longer exists as a placename though there is a Petley Wood near Battle and indeed it is Battle that wood has been said to have been procured. Mark Francis Gardener in his ‘Medieval Settlement And Society In The Eastern Sussex Weald Before 1420’ mentions Petley Wood a couple of times with no mention of Westminster Hall. [73] That the roof of Westminster Hall came from Sussex has been repeated since e.g. “… George Courthope, whose Wadhurst family estate in Sussex had supplied the original oak 600 years earlier, offered to provide the replacements from the same source as the originals.” [74] And here “Parliament decided in 1904 that some of the beams needed to be replaced. But where to get oak of a suitable quality? Some thought the original wood came from Ireland. … But then it transpired that a recently elected MP Mr – later Sir – George Courthope had a tale to tell. Apparently, the original oak timbers 600 years ago had been taken from his family estate at Wadhurst in Sussex. A grateful House took advantage of this opportunity so the replacement timbers were sourced from the same place as the original ones. But the story doesn’t end there. In 1938 Sir George Courthope, speaking to the House of Commons about the Forestry Commission, observed: “It may interest Honourable members to know that a number of the oak trees which I felled for the restoration of Westminster Hall had over 600 annual rings, that is, they were over 600 years old, and as it is safe to assume that the great beams which they were replacing in Westminster Hall must have been at least of a similar age”. In other words the oak trees which were agreed to replace the timbers in Westminster Hall in 1904 were actually growing 600 years ago when others around them were cut down for the original hall.” [75] However this is may not true. Hilary St George Saunders in his digging into the archives to identify the sources of the timber thinks not. “… Hugh Herland… who designed and built the great roof of oak beams hewn, so the accounts running from Easter 1395 to Michaelmas 1397 inform us, in the king’s park at Odiham in Hampshire, the Abbot of St. Albans’ wood at Bernan and a wood close to Kingston-on-Thames. The story, believed for many generations, that the beams came from Ireland is as untrue as that which maintained that they were chestnut beams from Normandy. Micrographs, made in 1913 of sections of the wood, shew clearly that Hugh Herland used oak. The estate of Lord Courthope near Wadhurst, in Sussex, has more than once supplied oaks of the required strength and size for the repair of the roof, and there is said to be in existence an item in the royal accounts for 1394 which runs: ‘Bought for the king for his hall of Westminster great oaks from Courthope of Wadhurst,’ but it cannot now be traced. What is certain is that 200 oaks bought from William Croyser were felled in Stoke Park, near Kingston-on-Thames. The woodsmen who cut down the original oaks must have received very clear orders, for Herland’s design called for the largest timber it was possible to procure. In 1921, after more than five centuries of slow decay and the attacks of the death-watch beetle, the largest baulks were found to be still more than 2 feet thick and the hollows gnawed in them by these noxious insects to be large enough to hold the body of a full-grown man. When set in position by Herland’s carpenters they cannot have measured less than 21/4 feet in width and to have been 22 or 23 feet long. Much of the roof was made and fitted together at ‘a place called the Frame,’ near Farnham in Surrey, to which a hundred and fifty loads of timber were sent in June 1395. Having been thus shaped, the beams were taken apart, carried by road and water to the Hall and there set in their final position.” [41] Saunders also reproduces extracts from the original accounts again pointing to sources, though 600 + years on there are not immediately identifiable even then. The 2 agreed sources named here are ‘Stoke’ known to be Stoke D’Abernon in Surrey and Alseisholt or Alice Holt. “APPENDIX 11 – WHERE THE OAK FOR THE ROOF CAME FROM – Translation of Extracts from British Museum Additional Roll 27018 Counter-Roll of Master Hugh Herland, one of the King’s Carpenters, concerning payments, wages and expenses made by John Godmaston, Clerk, relating to the repair of the King’s Great Hall in the Palace of Westminster and the strengthening of the bell-tower there and the strengthening of one porch and the steps of the King’s Chapel of St. Stephen newly begun; and also to the repair and mending of the Queen’s Bridge outside the said Palace and of various other houses and buildings and walls within the same Palace. From Easter in the 18th year [1395] to the same feast next following. Carriage and Freightage And to Edward Seymour, John Priour and Peter Scoriere for the carriage of 204 loads of oak timber lately bought from William Croyser in Stoke park, thence to Ditton on Thames (taking 7d. a load for 4 leagues) And to Peter Scoriere for the carriage of 4000 Talwode and 3000 faggots arising from the aforesaid lopping of 200 oaks felled in the said Stoke park, thence to Ditton— (taking per 100 of Talwode 14d. and per hundred faggots 7d.) And to Thomas Kynchant, John Clytheman, Edward Kyntrap, William Tiffe, William Winter and Robert at Grove for carrying in 2 of the King’s chariots with 16 horses of their own to each chariot 26 half beams and 26 pendant-posts from the aforesaid Frame to Ham on Thames for 16 leagues 52 journeys (taking each journey 7s. 4d.) And to 8 carters with their carts carrying 26 corbels from the same place to the aforesaid Ham 26 journies (taking for each journey 5s.) And to 38 carters with their carts similarly carrying 263 carts of timber from the same place to the aforesaid Ham (taking for each journey 4s.) And to 22 carters with their carts similarly carrying 77 carts of timber from the same place to the aforesaid Ham within the aforesaid time… And to 18 carters with their carts similarly carrying 69 carts of timber from the same place to the aforesaid Ham … And for the wages of 4 carters carrying with their carts from divers places in the forest of Alseisholt [Alice Holt] where the said timber was felled to the Frame (each receiving 18 pence a day for 8 days) And for the wages of 3 carters with their carts similarly carrying timber from the same place to the aforesaid Frame within the time of this counter-roll (each taking 16d. a day for 7 days)” [41] Another set of Rolls states: Oct 17th 1397 “Grant to Master Hugh Herland , the king’s chief carpenter of all the Westminster …. croppings and coppices ( croppas et copicia ) from the trees and timber bought and provided for the Hall within the palace of Westminster and other the king’s works , which lie cut and remaining over in a wood near Kyngeston upon Thames.” [76] Croppings and coppices are not of course of any building value but this does strongly suggest that some trees and timber were felled at Kingston and this is now thought to be Stoke D’Abernon. If they were felled elsewhere they would have been cleaned up there. And it is generally agreed that much of the frame was constructed at Farnham. Parliament’s own website states simply “The roof’s timberwork was entirely framed near Farnham in Surrey. A large number of wagons and barges delivered the jointed timbers to Westminster, weighing some 660 tons, for assembly” [77] The Calendar of the Closed Rolls of 1st June 1395 states “To the sheriff of Suthampton. Strict order to cease every delay Westminster, and excuse, and to appoint and purvey within his bailiwick in such places as he shall think meet thirty strong wains with sufficient horses and the harness and gear to the same belonging, and as many carters as shall be needful for driving them, causing them to come with their wains etc. to a place called the Frame by Farnham for carriage of timber there wrought for the king’s great hall within Westminster palace, so that every such wain be ready for the king’s money to be paid by John Godmaston clerk of the said work to carry five loads of timber from thence to Hamme between the feast of Trinity next and four weeks then following ; and order to arrest all who shall be found contrary or rebellious and commit them to prison, there to abide until further order, so behaving in the execution of this command that the work, which the king desires to complete with all speed, be not delayed by default of the sheriff. Like writs to the sheriffs of Berkshire and Surrey” [78] Surprisingly less is entioned in the Calendar of the Closed Rolls Richard II Vol 6 1396-1399 HMSO 1925. Presumably the roof timbers had already been cut by then and were being manufactured at Farnham. John Price in Surrey Archaeology states “… timber from forests at Alice Holt, Odiham, Stoke D’Abernon near Leatherhead and Sussex. The giant hammerbeams were combined with great curved arches enabling thirteen spans of carved and decorated oak to cover nearly half an acre. Medieval records show that nearly 500 cart loads of timber left Farnham, 52 journeys being made by the Royal Chariots hauled by 16 horses which carried the huge half beams and pendant posts that were to be the main roof supports. At the same time 200 oaks were felled in Stoke D’Abernon and many loads of timber, ‘Taliwode’ and faggots transported to Ditton-on-Thames. The site of ‘Le Frame by Farnham’ is not known although there is documentary evidence that one existed near the castle gates in the following century. A medieval roll in the British Library indicates the carts travelled 16 leagues to ‘Ham’ which may have been the Weybridge wharf which handled goods destined for Farnham.” [79] Julian Munby similarly states re “The Late-14th-Century Reconstruction of Westminster Hall – … Timber had previously been obtained from the Hampshire royal forests of Odiham and Alice Holt (respectively 8 miles north-west, and 3½ miles south-west of Farnham), and was worked in Farnham in Surrey at a place called ‘the Frame’, possibly in the vicinity of the bishop of Winchester’s castle, …. While timber has to be sawn and converted, a large flat area would have been necessary for the prefabrication of the roof trusses, before they were disassembled and transported by road to the Thames near Chertsey (some 23 miles) and thence by water to Westminster. In June 1395, thirty waggons were ordered to cart timber five times (450 loads in all) from ‘the Frame’ to ‘the Hamme’, a name now represented by the moated Ham Farm south-east of Chertsey Mead, near the confluence of the River Wey and the Thames….Other timber, [came ] from the abbot of St Albans’ Barvin Park (Hertfordshire) and William Croyser’s park in Stoke d’Abernon (Surrey), …” [80] Farnham celebrates this history. A Farnham Heritage Trail leaflet Farnham Town Council 2015 states “Stop at the corner of the lane next to a timber-framed building (98 and 99 West Street) on which is plaque 4. The lane running northward is Timber Close, which is believed to be the place of the construction, in 1395, of the hammer-beam roof of Westminster Hall, in London, where it can still be seen today. After construction in Farnham, it was then taken, piece by piece, to London and erected there” [81] The roof is now actually propped up with iron supports following survey and work by the Sir Frank Baines. “ … major restoration of the Westminster Hall hammer-beam roof (carried out 1913-22), and, during the same period, the hammer-beam roof of Eltham Palace Great Hall. Baines solved the dangerous condition of both structures by inserting massive amounts of steelwork.” [82] Thanks A massive thank you to Dr Mark Collins, (Estates Historian & Archivist of the Estates Historic Archive at the Houses of Parliament ) for the tour of Palace of Westminster in August 2022! Visiting It is possible to visit Westminster Hall and other parts of the Palace of Westminster but only as part of a booked Guided Tour. Sadly it is not possible to visit the undercroft nor the cloisters. https://www.parliament.uk/visiting/visiting-and-tours/ In terms of stone sources many of these places maybe able to be visited e.g. on Portland and Building London will continue to document quarries linked with London that can be visited. Re the woods there are some that certainly can be visited. Alice Holt Wood has lots of public access but sadly has been mainly replanted with conifers over the last 150 years though there is a large area of oaks planted in the early 19thC. [83] [84] Odiham has an area that while called the Royal Deer Park does not seem to have the trees that a large park would have. [85] [86] [87] It’s worth noting that following the Royal Navy’s massive felling of older oaks in the 18th and 19thC you will not find many woodland with oak trees of the age of those used for Wetminster Hall. [89]