Politician. Born in the Hanover Square area. Good friend of Pitt the Younger, being his second in Pitt's duel in 1798. 1809 honoured with the title Earl of Harrowby. Lived at (what is now) 44 Grosvenor Square; Walking in Mayfair says he was here 1804-47.
Wednesday dinners at his house have been central to the story of two important historic events: See the Waterloo Way and the Cato Street conspiracy. Died Staffordshire.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Dudley Ryder, 1st Earl of Harrowby
This is a small plaque, rather cheap-looking, in contrast to the substantial ...
Lord Mayor of London 1664-5. 2022: The book 'The Royal African Company' by K. G. Davies (Longmans Green, 1957) contains a list of the directors of the Royal African Company. Referring to Lawrence'...
Lord Mayor, 1990 - 91. Alderman in the City of London in 1996. Made Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire (GBE) in 1990.
Formerly part of Kent, it has been part of Greater London since 1963.
Christian Socialist and pacifist. Born 36 Knoll Road, Wandsworth. Keen sportsman but gave up cricket when (at college we think) as the bowler, he accidentally killed the batsman. As well as under...
President of the China Town Chinese Association (London).
Person, Commerce, Politics & Administration, Tourism / Traditions, China/Hong Kong
