Born Ireland. Brother to William. Emigrated to Australia, arriving in 1842. A devout Methodist he created a business exporting gold from Australia and became a successful colonial businessman in Britain and Australia. In 1863 he moved to London where he ran the London business and entered British politics. He lived at Raleigh Hall, Brixton and died at Sydenham.
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Alexander McArthur
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Leysian Mission - McArthur
{Either side of a cartouche/shield:} Mission founded 1887 Buildings erected 1...
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One Tun pub - Saffron Hill
The present day pub was rebuilt in 1875.
1 memorial
Viscount Wakefield of Hythe, Charles Cheers
Businessman. Born Liverpool. His brand name being Castrol he was very successful and set up in the City of London. Lord Mayor in 1915-16. Promoted and funded pioneering aviation and motor sports. 1...
2 memorials
Jonathan Tyers
Born on Bermondsey Street. Initially worked in his family's wool, skin and fur business. In 1729 he acquired the lease for what would become Vauxhall Gardens and transformed it into a successful, f...
1 memorial
Susan Garth
The plaque claims that Garth launched London's first antiques market in Portobello Road, but without a date the claim is impossible to substantiate. See June Aylward's plaque, which at least gives ...
1 memorial
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St Michael & All Angels Church - additions foundation stone
W4, The Avenue, St Michael & All Angels Church
The church designed by Norman Shaw, was built in 1879. This foundation stone is for the Parish Hall and adjoining north aisle, designed b...
4 subjects commemorated,
1 creator
Frederic David Mocatta fountain
EC3, Aldgate High Street, St Botolph's Aldgate
Unusually the brass drinking cup on a chain is still attached.
1 subject commemorated,
1 creator
1 subject commemorated,
2 creators
Herbert Arthur Welch
Architect. He started his career with Raymond Unwin, working on Hampstead Garden Suburb, and Hendon Fire Station. He later joined Felix Lander and Cachemaille-Day. His surname is mistakenly given a...
2 memorials
D. H. Lawrence - Hampstead
NW3, Byron Villas, Vale of Health, 1
2025: The Standard reported on this flat being for sale, saying that the 2-bedroom ground floor flat was Lawrence's first residence in Lo...
1 subject commemorated,
1 creator
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