Born Rochester, Kent to a naval family. He entered the navy, rose to Rear-Admiral and was knighted 1709. Entered Parliament in 1713 and worked the rest of his life in the Board of Admiralty. Known for his generosity to individuals and organisations. Knight of the Golden Spur. Reportedly living at Stanley House, Chelsea when he died.
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Charles Wager
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St Margaret's new tower - 1736
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A. W. K. Brett
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
P. J. Thompson
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
Admiral Edward Russell, 1st Earl of Orford
Born Chiswick. One of the Immortal Seven (see William III). Died at the house with the plaque.
Charles Gordon-Lennox, 5th Duke of Richmond, KG, PC.
Charles Lennox was born on 3 August 1791 in Richmond House, Whitehall Gardens, London, the son of Charles Lennox (1764-1819) and Charlotte Lennox née Lady Charlotte Gordon (1768-1842). His Wikiped...
Lance Serjeant Arthur Edward Harris
Arthur Edward Harris was the youngest of the four children of George Henry William Harris (1884-1938) and Lilian Emily Harris née Clare (1888-1960). His birth was registered in the 2nd quarter of 1...
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