Sir Joseph Lyons, 1847 - 1917, pioneer of mass catering, lived here.
English Heritage
W14, Earsby Street, 11a Palace Mansions
Note how close Lyons's home was to the massive Cadby Hall Lyons head-office and factory; and also to Olympia - one of the venues where Lyons provided the catering.
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Sir Joseph Lyons
Sir Joseph Nathaniel Lyons was a pioneer of mass catering. Chairman of J. Lyo...
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Sir Joseph Lyons
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