Tag Archives: Kensal Green

Looking for Brunel

Posted on 01/11/2016 by JA

Isambard Kingdom Brunel looms over the transportation system of Southern England, his influence left a legacy that can still be seen today, many years after his death. His influence on the Great Western Railway (GWR) is easy to find if … Continue reading →

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Sir Neville Howse VC. KCB. KCMG

Posted on 08/08/2016 by allatsea

Neville Reginald Howse (26/10/1863 – 19/09/1930) was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions at Vredefort during the Anglo Boer War on 24 July 1900. The Citation, recorded in the London Gazette of 4 June 1901, Issue: 27320, Page: 3769, … Continue reading →

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