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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National Lottery
The National Lottery is the state-franchised national lottery in the United Kingdom. 2020: It is operated by Camelot Group. Some of its funds are distributed by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
1 memorial
Alderman Charles Pearce Russell, C.V.O., J.P.
Chairman of Westminster's Housing Committee 1945-9. His entry on the Wiki/Fandom website informs us that he was a company director and local politician who was elected to Westminster City Council a...
Person, Commerce, Liveries & Guilds, Politics & Administration
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May Fair Hotel
A luxury hotel, built on the site of the grounds of Devonshire House. opened in 1927 with King George V and Queen Mary in attendance.
1 memorial
Lord Sandberg CBE
Trustee of The Memorial Gates Trust. Michael Graham Ruddock Sandberg was born on 31 May 1927, the youngest of the three children of Gerald Arthur Clifford Sandberg (1882-1954) and Ethel Marian Cli...
1 memorial
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Donald and Malcolm Campbell
KT2, Kingston Hill, Canbury School
Plaque unveiled by Don Wales, grandson of Sir Malcolm and nephew of Donald.
2 subjects commemorated,
1 creator
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Immigration to Spitalfields
Spitalfields has experienced a number of waves of immigration from other countries, often driven from home due to difficult or dangerous conditions. The French Huguenots escaping religious persecut...
1 memorial
War served, WW1
1 memorial
Adams, Holden and Pearson
Architectural partnership. 1899 Charles Holden joined H. Percy Adams' practice and became a partner in 1907. In 1913 Lionel Pearson became a partner. Their designs include 55 Broadway, the headquar...
5 memorials
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