MJ Maccardini (trailerfullofpix)'s photos with the keyword: aldgate square

IMG 2769-001-Kissing Gate

08 Dec 2024 6 9 51
One of the temporary pieces on view during Sculpture in the City 2024.

IMG 2768-001-Robert Dow Memorial

08 Dec 2024 1 2 27
In the entry of St Botolph without Aldgate (moved from the exterior of the church, where he is buried). From his listing on Find A Grave: Merchant and philanthropist. Born the second son of Henry Dove. Over the course of his marriage, he had five sons, and they lived in the parish of St. Clement Eastcheap. He served his apprenticeship in London finishing it in 1550. He was called to the livery in 1562, and rose through the ranks to become Master of the Merchant Taylors in 1578. He also was a member of the City Common Council from 1565 to 1593. He traded with both Russia, Spain and Flanders and was a member of the Russia Company between 1555 and 1590. By 1577, he also was a collector of a subsidy on exports. He outlived his wife and the Merchant Taylors' Company erected the monument to him on this death. He shared his financial success with many charities. He provided funds to the parish church of St. Sepulchre, various prisons and nineteen poor households. In his estate, he allowed twenty pounds yearly to be distributed to the poor and aged.

IMG 2766-001-Cherubs

08 Dec 2024 1 1 28
The church of St Botolph without Aldgate, Aldgate High Street

IMG 1155-001-Site of London Wall

15 Mar 2024 94
Aldgate Square, Aldgate High Street

IMG 1140-001-Mocatta Drinking Fountain

15 Mar 2024 99
Installed by the Metropolitan Drinking Fountain Association in memory of Frederic David Mocatta in 1906, Aldgate Square.

IMG 1135-001-Earthling 1

15 Mar 2024 1 94
Public art by Jocelyn McGregor, Aldgate Square.

IMG 1139-001-Earthling 3

15 Mar 2024 107
Public art by Jocelyn McGregor, Aldgate Square.

IMG 1137-001-Earthling 2

15 Mar 2024 1 74
Public art by Jocelyn McGregor, Aldgate Square.

IMG 1134-001-Aldgate Call Box

15 Mar 2024 82
These telephone kiosks, for the public to use to call for the police, were in use from the 1920s to 1960s. This one is in Aldgate Square outside St Botolph without Aldgate.