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Emily Murray

Emily Murray

Secretary & Estate Manager to Westminster Housing trust 1932 - 1951.  At Peabody Nanny Nell remembers "Miss Murray used to come and collect the rent.  She did everything. She was hard-working, but firm.  She would inspect the properties to check the windows were kept clean and inspect the beds too."

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Emily Murray

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Tachbrook - Murray

To commemorate the work of Emily Murray, Secretary & Estate Manager to We...

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John Sainsbury

John Sainsbury

Businessman. Born John Davan Sainsbury, one of three brothers, he entered the family business in 1950, becoming chairman and chief executive in 1969.  Created Baron Sainsbury of Preston Candover.

Person, Commerce, Politics & Administration

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Will Crooks

Will Crooks

Trade unionist and politician. Born at 2 Shirbutt Street, Poplar. He helped bring about many local improvements, and in 1891 endorsed representation by the London Trades Council to restrict immigra...

Person, Community / Clubs, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
Sarah Reddish

Sarah Reddish

Sarah Reddish was a Bolton-based trade unionist and suffragette, who was active in the cooperative movement. A supporter of women running for local elections as a springboard to gaining national vo...

Person, Gender Issues, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
Alexander Herzen

Alexander Herzen

“Father of Russian socialism”.    Born Moscow into a land-owning family.   Had a number of run-ins with the authorities and emigrated for good in 1847.  Baron Rothschild assisted him in keeping his...

Person, Literature, Politics & Administration, France, Russia

1 memorial
Daniel O'Connell

Daniel O'Connell

Irish leader,'The Liberator' or 'The Emancipator'. Born Ireland. Campaigned for the right for Catholics to vote and sit as MPs and also for Ireland to be separated from Great Britain. Came to Londo...

Person, Nationalism, Politics & Administration, Ireland, Italy

1 memorial