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125th anniversary of the foundation of Reuters

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125th anniversary of the foundation of Reuters

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Paul Reuter bust

This style of bust, called a herm bust, originated in ancient Greece. Oddly, ...

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Baron George Allardice Riddell

Newspaper proprietor, The News of the World in particular. Chairman of the Royal Free Hospital, Gray's Inn Road, in 1926 when he, together with George Eastman, and Sir Albert Levy, funded the cons...

Person, Benefactor, Journalism / Publishing

2 memorials

Richard Desmond

Wealthy publisher and philanthropist. Born North London. Owner of Express Newspapers. Plays in a charity rock bank with Roger Daltrey.

Person, Journalism / Publishing, Philanthropy

1 memorial

Newspaper. Started as a 24 page monthly publication costing 1d (about 0.5p). In 1881 it was taken over by Tom William Thornton, who published it weekly. Became a campaigning vehicle which informed ...

Media, Journalism / Publishing

1 memorial

Mark Lemon

Co-founder and first editor of "Punch". Born Oxford Street. Aged 8, when his father died he was sent to live with his paternal grandparents at Church Farm House. Also founded "The Field" and was in...

Person, Journalism / Publishing

1 memorial

James Wilson

Manufacturer, economist, journalist and public servant. Born Hawick, Scotland. Died Calcutta. Founder in 1843 of the Economist publication. Liberal MP, opponent of the Corn Laws. Founder of the Cha...

Person, Economist, Industry, Journalism / Publishing, India, Scotland

1 memorial

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Harry Pratt

Islingtonian who died in the South African War, 1899-1903

Person, South Africa

War dead, Other war

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Gus Seagrave

Member of Eton Manor Boys Club who died in WW2 on active service.

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War dead, WW2

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