Born Omagh, N. Ireland. Extremely rich landowner, possessing vast chunks of Lancashire, Cheshire and Scotland as well as most of Mayfair and Belgravia. There are bits of Paris, Canada and Spain he calls his own as well. Amazing what can be done with just one O-level.
Died in Lancashire. Succeeded by his eldest son, Hugh. Tamara and Edwina, being of the female persuasion, don't count.
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Duke of Westminster, 6th, Gerald Cavendish Grosvenor
{On the milestone on which he props his foot:} Chester 197 miles. (Right ba...
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Duke of Westminster, 6th, Gerald Cavendish Grosvenor
Commissioned by the Royal Hospital Chelsea to commemorate the Second Millenni...
Garden House opened by H. G. The Duke of Westminster on 28th November 1991. D...
{On the milestone on which he props his foot:} Chester 197 miles. (Right ba...
The poetry is from "Auguries of Innocence" by William Blake.For other armill...
This is a small plaque, rather cheap-looking, in contrast to the substantial ...
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English Heritage Simon Bolivar, 1783 - 1830, liberator of Latin America, lodged here in 1810.
Born Charles Spencer Chaplin in East Street, Walworth (possibly, see Londonist). Comic actor, composer, director and producer. Born into a music hall family. He joined a troupe of child dancers, '...
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A Protestant church internationally renowned for its charitable works. Founded as the "East London Christian Mission" or "Christian Revival Society" by William and Catherine Booth. Initially its me...
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