Soldier. Born in Wexford, Ireland. He was a lance corporal in the 84th regiment of the British army. On 8th October at Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny, he and two other soldiers went out to rescue...

Person, Armed Forces, India, Ireland

War served, Other war

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Rifleman Willie Milham

Willie Milham was born on 15 June 1889 in Paddington, London one of the seven children of George James Milham (c.1853-1906) and Emma Milham née Wilson (1853-1928). His birth was registered in the 3...

Person, Armed Forces, France

War dead, WW1

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Born in Woolsthorpe, Lincolnshire, on Christmas day, according to the calendar in use at the time. Died in Kensington (where he had gone in search of country air). The exact dates of birth and dea...

Person, Science, Seriously Famous

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David Bailey

Photographer. Born David Royston Bailey in Leytonstone. He was contracted to Vogue magazine in 1960 and played a major part in capturing the images of the 'Swinging 60s'. He photographed both the f...

Person, Photography

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Sir William Lawrence

Alderman on the Bridge House Estates Committee, 1894. Builder and Liberal party MP. Lord Mayor 1863-4. Uncle of Pethick-Lawrence.

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David Lodge

Born Rochester, Kent, Started in show-biz as a clown. First credited film role was in 1955 Cockleshell Heroes. Appeared in many films and TV series. Friend of Peter Sellers and other Goons. Die...

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War dead, WW1

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