Person    | Male  Born 27/2/1817  Died 18/6/1892

George Rivett

George Rivett

The third Chairman of the West Ham Local Board, 1875–86. Born in West Ham. Builder and undertaker.

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George Rivett

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Old Town Hall Stratford - 1885 extension

Town Hall Extension, 1885. George Rivett, Esq., Chairman of the Local Board. ...

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West Ham court house - 1884 construction

This stone was laid by George Rivett, Esqre. chairman of the West Ham Local B...

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