Person    | Male  Born 1868  Died 1928

W. F. D. Smith, Lord Hambleden

On his father's death in 1891 he became head of the family firm of W.H. Smith and Son and also took over as MP for the Strand Division, until 1910. Chairman of King's College Hospital. Became 2nd Viscount Hambleden in 1913 on his mother's death. There never was a 1st Viscount - his mother was created Viscountess in honour of her deceased husband. These toffs, eh, just change the rules to suit themselves. Next thing, they'll be allowing a first-born princess to be first-in-line, if we don't watch out.

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W. F. D. Smith, Lord Hambleden

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W. H. Smiths - WC2

{On the plinth:} William Frederick Danvers Smith, 2nd Viscount Hambleden, bo...

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W. F. D. Smith, Lord Hambleden

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St Clement Danes Parish House

The St Clement Danes Church referred to is the one in the middle of the Stran...

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Mont Blanc restaurant

Mont Blanc restaurant

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The Worshipful Company of Loriners

The Worshipful Company of Loriners

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Glyn, Mills & Co. Bank

Glyn, Mills & Co. Bank

Founded in London as Vere, Glyn & Hallifax. Name changes: c.1780 Glyn, Hallifax and Mills; 1850 Glyn, Mills & Co.; 1864 Glyn, Mills, Currie & Co.; 1923 Glyn, Mills Currie Holt & Co....

Group, Commerce

1 memorial
The George Pub, Fleet Street

The George Pub, Fleet Street

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Building, Commerce, Food & Drink

1 memorial
Joseph Hardcastle

Joseph Hardcastle

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Person, Commerce, Religion

1 memorial