Person (8,431 subjects)

Oliver Jones

Oliver Jones

Chair of Lady Workers' Homes Ltd in 1936. A founding member of the Holly Lodge Estate Committee, a plot holder and a Trustee.

Person, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
Arthur Felix Davis

Arthur Felix Davis

Property developer and youngest son of Abraham Davis. In 1945 he joined the Holly Lodge Estate Committee as LWH representative and, despite not being a plot holder, he also became a Trustee. He lef...

Person, Property

1 memorial
Abraham Davis

Abraham Davis

Alderman (of St Pancras Borough Council), property developer and pioneer of flats for ladies. A son of Polish immigrants, he and his 5 brothers prospered in property development, initially in East...

Person, Gender Issues, Politics & Administration

3 memorials
Jessie Burgess

Jessie Burgess

First female mayor of Camberwell. She was active in many committees, covering the arts, libraries, hospitals, children’s welfare and housing. She also advocated the need for more green space in Lon...

Person, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
Agnes Arber

Agnes Arber

Botanist and biologist - a leading authority in her field, her research spanning the disciplines of science, history and philosophy. She published many books and scientific papers, in particular 'H...

Person, Science

1 memorial
John 'Jack' Kennedy

John 'Jack' Kennedy

Campaigner. Born in Tipperary. He worked as a bricklayer both in the private sector and then for Islington Council. He was active in the building construction safety campaign and as a London commit...

Person, Community / Clubs, Ireland

1 memorial
Donna Reeves

Donna Reeves

Mosaic artist active in 2009. She is the author of Roman Style: Mosaic Project Book.

Person, Art

1 memorial
Sally Kendall

Sally Kendall

Mosaic artist who graduated in 1992, active in 2009.

Person, Art, Craft / Design

1 memorial
Harry Fox

Harry Fox

Fox and Henry Moss both had small factories making fashion garments.  They met on a cruise and, inspired by the Lord John boutique on Carnaby Street, decided to open a girls and women's boutique on...

Person, Commerce, Craft / Design

1 memorial
Henry Moss
1 memorial
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