Sir Hans Sloane

without this man their would be no Sloan Square, or Sloan Rangers for that matter- but also no Chelsea Physic Garden. He made a lot of money selling plant extracts containing quinine to combat malaria- rife in London at his time and used some of his money to ensure the survival of the Apothecaries Garden - now the Chelsea Physic Garden with the rent set at £5 per annum in perpetuity. 4 acres of prime Chelsea Land for £5 pa, where a small town house sells for 5 million. Amazing garden with masses of history on the medicinal uses of plants and some amazing old trees- olives, grapefruit etc all grown outside!!- and a café to die for!!