Tory MP. Early in the 1700s he moved into Lauderdale House and took a great interest in Highgate. He became the treasurer and one of the governors of Highgate School and its Chapel. In Southwood Lane he built 12 alms-houses and a school house for charity girls.
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Edward Harvist Trust
Charity that awards grants to organisations in the London boroughs of Camden, Brent, Barnet, Harrow and Westminster, to assist with one-off projects that will benefit residents in the boroughs. We ...
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Sir John Gielgud
Actor. Born 7 Gledhow Gardens, South Kensington as Arthur John Gielgud, great nephew to Ellen Terry. The name indicates his Lithuanian descent. A great Shakespearean actor, he is possibly best know...
Richard de Montfichet
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Private Sidney Albert Cownden
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