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George Walter Thornbury — (1828, London June 11 1876, London) was an English author. He was the son of a London solicitor. A journalist by profession, he also wrote verse, novels, art criticism and popular historical and topographical sketches. He began his career in 1845 … Wikipedia
Thornbury — may represent:Placenames;Australia *Thornbury, Victoria *Thornbury railway station, Melbourne;Canada *Thornbury, Ontario;England *Thornbury, Devon *Thornbury, Herefordshire *Thornbury, South Gloucestershire **Location of Thornbury Castle… … Wikipedia
Thornbury — ist der Name mehrerer Ortschaften: in England: Thornbury (Devon) Thornbury (Herefordshire) Thornbury (South Gloucestershire) Thornbury (West Yorkshire) Thornborough Thornbury (Victoria) / Australien Thornbury (Kanada) / Kanada Thornbury Township… … Deutsch Wikipedia
2000 New Year Honours — The insignia of the Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George: Andrew Wood was awarded the Grand Cross in this Honours list. The New Year Honours 2000 for the United Kingdom were announced on 31 December 1999, to celebrate the year… … Wikipedia
Smithfield, London — Smithfield (also known as West Smithfield ) is an area in the north west part of the City of London, mostly known for its centuries old meat market and its bloody history of executions of heretics and political opponents. The area and its history … Wikipedia
Swearing on the Horns — is a farcical oath that was traditionally given to visitors at various pubs in the London suburb of Highgate during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The oath consists of a series of statements read by a clerk, confirming one s dedication to… … Wikipedia
History of London — Roman London Anglo Saxon London Norman and Medieval London Tudor London Stuart London 18th century London 19th centur … Wikipedia
Charles Kent (writer) — Charles (William Charles Mark) Kent (1823 1902) was an English poet, biographer, and journalist, born in London. After completing his education at Prior Park and Oscott, he became editor of the Sun (1845 70), studied law at the same time and was… … Wikipedia
Surrey Institution — The Surrey Institution was an organisation devoted to scientific education and research, based in London. It was founded by private subscription in 1807, taking the Royal Institution founded in 1799 as a model.… … Wikipedia
Marshalsea — The prison occupied two locations, the first c. 1329–1811, and the second 1811–1842. The image above is of the first Marshalsea in the 18th century … Wikipedia
