Acton History Group
Acton History Group
Group, Community / Clubs, History
Subjects
History
Henry Brooks Adams
Apart from the fact that he won a Pulitzer for "Education of Henry Adams," 1919, all that the web can supply for him is quotations. You might have better luck.
1 memorial
Thomas. J. Barratt
Historian of Hampstead. Partner in Pears, the soap manufacturers. Referred to as "the father of modern advertising" he was responsible for using the Bubbles picture in a Pears adverting campaign...
1 memorial
Hilaire Belloc
Poet, essayist and historian. Born France. Catholic. His works include 'Cautionary Tales for Children', in which Matilda told lies and was burnt to death. Died Guildford.
Person, History, Literature, Poetry, France
2 memorials
Sir Walter Besant
Novelist and London historian. 1884, co-founder of the Society of Authors. Secretary of the Palestine Exploration Fund. Originator of the People's Palace. First president of The Hampstead An...
Person, Community / Clubs, History, Literature
2 memorials
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