I'd be interested to know how you came up with 1860 as the date for this Bridewell (incidentally early Kelly's Directories give its address as No 17 Argyle Street - not Campbell Street). The Watch...
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I'd be interested to know how you came up with 1860 as the date for this Bridewell (incidentally early Kelly's Directories give its address as No 17 Argyle Street - not Campbell Street). The Watch...
The first Bridewell was a prison in London originating in the 16th century, the building had been a Royal Palace of Henry VIII. It was given to the city by Edward VI for the housing of homeless...
The Banquet for Charles Dickens was held in St George's Hall, not the Town Hall, although the Lord Mayor presided. It was on Saturday 10th April 1869 not in 1860. This was his final appearance in...
There are several inaccuracies in your account of Harvey Lonsdale Elmes and St George's Hall.
Elmes was born in February 1814. He won the Competition to design the Concert Hall in August 1839, when...
There are several inaccuracies in your account of Harvey Lonsdale Elmes and St George's Hall.
Elmes was born in February 1814. He won the Competition to design the Concert Hall in August 1839, when...