Francis Vanden-Bempde-Johnstone, 2nd Baron Derwent. Army officer and landowner. Attended Eton, 1864-9.
First born son to Harcourt Vanden-Bempde-Johnstone of Hackness Grange, Scarborough. Harcourt was the 1st Baron Derwent (1829-1916) peer and Liberal Party politician. He and his wife Charlotte Mills had 9 children altogether, including the 4 mentioned on the plaque at the Boat House: Francis, Alan, Cecil and Gilbert.
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Francis Lord Derwent
This Boat House was given to the Club by Gilbert Johnstone, the youngest of 9...
Sailor. Born Victor Alexander Charles Crutchley in Chelsea. His mother had been a maid of honour to Queen Victoria and he was her godson. He enlisted in the navy in 1906 and was promoted to lieuten...
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
A member of the Imperial Camel Corps for which he provided the statue in Embankment Gardens.
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
