This Metropolitan Benefit Societies asylum was founded by John Christopher Bowles in 1829 and successfully raised by his untiring efforts for the good of his brethren.
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John Christopher Bowles
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Metropolitan Benefit Societies almshouses
Seems likely the plaques were put up when the side wings were added, in 1865-6.
Other Subjects
Miss G. Patmore
We think this is probably Gertrude, Coventry's daughter who was aged 29 when the Rossetti Fountain was erected.
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Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster
Born, son of Sir Robert, at Millbank House (alias: Peterborough House, Grosvenor House). Shown on this 1690 map to be approximately on the Thorney Street site now occupied by the Hilton Double Tree...
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Macmillan Cancer Support
Founded by Douglas Macmillan as the Society for the Prevention and Relief of Cancer, it has operated under several name, including Macmillan Cancer Relief. There are over 3,000 Macmillan Nurses thr...
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