Born Buckinghamshire into a poor family. Became teacher then headmaster. Alderman in 1937 and in 1946 MP for Bow and Bromley and Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Health.
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
Charles William Key
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Poplar Town Hall - foundation
Listed Grade II The text includes: "The councillors' entrance has a cantile...
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Hugh William McGlashon
Despite the 1872 year of birth shown on the plaque on McGlashon House in Hunton Street, London, E1, Hugh William McGlashon was born on 10 February 1873, in Limehouse, the third of the six children ...
Robert Fitzwalter Lord of Dunmow
Constable of Baynard's Castle. Led the 25 barons who negotiated with King John to create the Magna Carta. Our image shows his seal.
Sir George Cornewall Lewis, 2nd Baronet
Home Secretary 1859-60. Born London. Before entering politics Lewis studied linguistics and published a number of books throughout his life.
William George Spencer Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire
The "Bachelor Duke" after whom the Cavendish banana was named. Born Paris, son of the 5th Duke, who died in 1811. Had a strong interest in gardening and agriculture and gave his estates a lot of a...
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