Person    | Female  Born 25/3/1908  Died 2/5/1985

Dame Bridget D'Oyly Carte DBE

Theatre manager. Born Suffolk Street, Pall Mall. Grand-daughter of Richard D'Oyly Carte.

Became her father's heir at the age of 24 on the death of her brother in a motoring accident. She took an active role in the management of the Savoy Hotel and Theatre, especially in the design and interior decorations. Died at home at Chalfont St Giles.

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Dame Bridget D'Oyly Carte DBE

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D'Oyly Carte armillary sphere

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Sir John Lubbock

Sir John Lubbock

Banker, politician and scientific writer. Born at 29 Eaton Place. He went into his father's banking business at the age of 14 and became a partner in 1856. Entered parliament in 1870, and succeeded...

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1 memorial
Joseph Salter

Joseph Salter

Salter was auditor to the Vestry of St Pancras and gave College Gardens to the Vestry in his will. From the estate agent, Salter Rex's website: Salter Rex was founded in 1854 by Joseph Salter. He s...

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1 memorial
Joseph Cayetano de Genernales

Joseph Cayetano de Genernales

Spanish merchant, husband of Elizabeth.

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1 memorial