Trade unionist in the General Post Office (affiliated to the Western District Office). Became Secretary of the Fawcett Association in 1892, a post from which he was dismissed, together with the chairman William Clery, for lobbying MPs. Later became the chairman of the Government Workers' Federation.
The plaque claims he founded the Fawcett Association so it seems odd he only became its Secretary 2 years later. Perhaps he was a co-founder.
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Wallace Bligh Cheesman
Wallace Bligh Cheesman, 1865 - 1947, founder of the Fawcett Association, live...
Alderman Mayor of St Marylebone, November 1947 - May 1949, for 10 years a London County Councillor. Founder President of the St Marylebone Society. Andrew Behan has kindly provided this research; ...
Born Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire. Viceroy of India. Successful Foreign Secretary. Disappointed not to have become Prime Minster. Died in London.
Architect of the British Legion Hornsey in 1929.
