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Blue Plaques by JRow
Johnlock Love Letters #2324
John’s engagement is off, and he is back at the place he feels most at home — 221B Baker Street. In the process of solving a mystery, will John accidentally reveal a secret of his own? Asexual Sherlock.
I went out for a mile and a half walk this morning to make the most of the gloriously sunny morning before Storm Claudio makes like the ocean and dumps a few tons of water on our heads! Of course, my knee regrets it, but my anxiety doesn’t, so fuck my knee, basically!
Anyway, I went out to photograph some Georgian postboxes (as I do! Because yes, taking photos of postboxes is absolutely a thing I do now!) and while I was out, I grabbed some other photos too of things that caught my eye.
[ID Photo of an old fashioned iron lamppost against a cottage and a gloriously sunny blue sky.]
[ID Photo of gold Autumn leaves on a tree against a gloriously sunny blue sky. Contrasted against the tree is an old-fashioned iron street lamp.]
These cast iron lampposts are common in the older part of Headington where I was walking this morning.
[ID Photo of a blue plaque mounted on a stone pineapple topped gate post. The plaque reads: Oxfordshire Blue Plaques Board Sir Isaiah Berlin OM 1909 - 1997 Historian of ideas lived her 1956 - 1997 Oxford Jewish Heritage]
There are at least three of these Oxfordshire Blue Plaques in Old Headington. Another is to Elizabeth Bowen - though I didn’t see that one this morning.
[ID Photo of the doorway to a building that is labelled (above the door) Formerly The Blacksmith's & The Farrier's workshop.]
I’ve never seen this before, though granted it’s been 30 odd years since I was down this end of Headington, so that’s not surprising!
[ID Two photos showing Autumnal trees against a gloriously sunny blue sky.]
And here are the two George V wall postboxes that were the reason I went for a mile and a half walk this morning!
The second one had recently had a new coat of paint because I could see the paint drips on the wall to the right of the box.
Random signs and Blue Plaques in London.Albert Bridge and Chelsea.
London scheme’s additions are part of effort to correct historical gender imbalance
June 15th 2017 - John Entwistle played his last ever gig at the Stow on the Wold British Legion in Gloucestershire. That is where the Blue Plaque for The Who's legendary bassist was unveiled. Well deserved and long overdue!
Blue Plaques pay tribute to Ida Leeson & Bobby Goldsmith
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Blue Plaques pay tribute to Ida Leeson & Bobby Goldsmith
Two new blue plaques have been unveiled, paying tribute to librarian Ida Leeson and activist Robert (Bobby) Goldsmith.
Today, the Minns Labor Government installed blue plaques honouring two individuals whose legacies helped progress LGBTQIA+ rights in NSW.
These blue plaques are two of sixteen new plaques.
Sharing stories of the extraordinary people and events that have shaped New South Wales.
“These blue plaques recognise two extraordinary people,” Minister for Heritage Penny Sharpe said.
“Who have left lasting legacies in progressing women’s and gay rights, and will ensure their stories live on.”
“Ida Leeson stood tall in the face of sexism and discrimination to win the recognition she deserved,
“And moved the dial of progress for all women.
“Bobby Goldsmith was a hugely influential figure,
“At a time when the LGBTQIA+ community was fighting for its fundamental rights
“And forging its identity in Australia.”
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Ida fought for recognition in every aspect of her life.
Librarian Ida Leeson’s blue plaque was unveiled outside the Mitchell Building at the State Library in Sydney’s CBD.
“Ida Leeson was a trailblazing feminist librarian, an accomplished academic, researcher and collector,” said Pride History member Teresa Savage, who nominated Ida.
“She lived openly in a lesbian relationship for over 50 years at a time when that was rare.”
Ida was a talented librarian whose contributions to research, archival management and historic preservation shaped the library’s world-leading Australian and Pacific collection.
Fighting both systemic sexism and discrimination against same-sex partnerships, Ida rose to the top of her discipline.
In 1932 earned the highly esteemed position of Mitchell Librarian.
And controversy over the appointment inspired campaigns for equal workplace rights, turning the wheels of the feminist movement
Born in 1885 in Leichhardt, Ida became a library assistant at the Public Library of NSW, now the State Library, by the age of 21.
At 24, she met her partner Florence Birch, with whom she remained for the rest of her life.
“Ida’s achievements as a feminist trailblazer living as an openly gay women in Sydney’s inner west almost 100 years ago are truly remarkable,” said member for Summer Hill, Jo Haylen.
“She fought for recognition and inclusion in every aspect of her life.”
“Living unapologetically and true to who she was.
“An inspiring achievement we are rightfully celebrating alongside her groundbreaking professional success with this blue plaque.”
Portrait of Ida & 07. Note from Ida Leeson from Indigenous Australian to English. Source: Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales
Honouring the enduring legacy built in Bobby Goldsmith’s name.
This afternoon, Bobby Goldsmith was honoured with a blue plaque at Universal Sydney nightclub on Oxford Street.
Born in Hurstville in 1946, Bobby was a beloved leader in the LGBTQIA+ community.
Whose death at the age of 38 from HIV-AIDS related illness was the first publicly recognised case in NSW.
“Bobby Goldsmith’s friends, especially his partner Ken, were instrumental in transforming care for people living with HIV/AIDS,”
“The foundation they created remains a tribute to their love and compassion,” said Bobby Goldsmith Foundation CEO Nick Lawson, who nominated Goldsmith.
“We nominated Bobby to honour the enduring legacy they built in his name.”
“One that continues to uplift and support people living with HIV today.”
Bobby Goldsmith Portraits Images: Supplied
Bobby Goldsmith was a prominent gay rights activist who marched in Sydney’s first Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras in 1978.
He was also a prolific swimmer and represented Australia at the inaugural 1982 San Francisco Gay Olympics, where he took home 17 of Australia’s 21 medals.
Bobby was diagnosed with HIV months after the Gay Olympics.
His partner Ken, friends, family and community rallied around him, fundraising to provide him with the dignified home care he deserved.
With the support of the Gay Counselling Service, the group raised a remarkable $6,000 at an event at the Midnight Shift, now Universal, on Oxford Street.
The fundraiser helped launch the Bobby Goldsmith Foundation.
Australia’s longest-running HIV charity, which is providing community-based care and support to this today.
Images: Supplied
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London: what to do if you love history
“When one is bored of London, they are bored of life” This is the post which should arguably have kicked off my blog as it will take you through how to enjoy London if you love history like I do. It’s a long one, but a must-read if you are planning a trip to the city. London is a paradise for history enthusiasts. I say this not only because the city is packed with hundreds of museums. It is…
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