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Dr George Webster

Dr George Webster

General Practioner.  Founded the first British Medical Association, which existed 1836 - 1845. Worked in Dulwich, 1815 until his death in 1875. At Genealogy we find: " Dr Webster b Brechin {north ...

Person, Medicine, Scotland

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Aneurin Wood

Aneurin Wood

A carrier of the 2012 Paralympic Flame. At that time he was the Inclusion Manager at Hackney Learning Trust, where he created the Hackney School Sports Championships, the largest inclusive sports c...

Person, Sport / Games

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Rodney Gordon

Rodney Gordon

Architect.  Graduated from the Architectural Association School in 1957. His first job at the London County Council Architects department was to design this London Underground substation, dedicated...

Person, Architecture

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Nina Bawden

Nina Bawden

Writer of novels for adults and children, and late in life, campaigner for railway safety. Born Nina Mary Mabey in Ilford, Essex. As a child she was evacuated during the blitz, giving her memories...

Person, Literature, Transport

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A. R. Gough

A. R. Gough

Architect. Based in Bristol. He also designed St Jude's in Mildmay and a fountain to celebrate Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee in Charlbury, Oxfordshire.

Person, Architecture

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Edward H. Oxenham

Edward H. Oxenham

On a Genes Reunited forum we found this:  "Are this lot in Lewisham (very close to Brixton/Rotherhithe) related: Dad is a municipal clerk - quite well off, 2 servants. Name: Edward H Oxenham Age: 4...

Person, Politics & Administration

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Samuel Bickersteth

Samuel Bickersteth

Rev. S. Bickersteth, MA. Committee chairman. Because of the unusual surname, it is almost certain that he was the same Reverend Samuel Bickersteth who had been vicar of Leeds, Lewisham and nearby C...

Person, Politics & Administration, Religion

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Michael Thomas Whitehall

Michael Thomas Whitehall

Benefactor of Catford. Andrew Behan has provide his research findings: Michael Thomas Whitehall was born on 18 October 1816 in Southend, Lewisham, Kent, the elder son and the fourth of the seven c...

Person, Benefactor

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John Loudon

John Loudon

Garden and cemetery designer, city planner. Born Scotland as John Claudius Loudon. Studied biology, botany and agriculture. Came to London in 1803. His many publications include: Observations on La...

Person, Architecture, Gardens / Agriculture, Scotland

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