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John Christopher Bowles

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John Christopher Bowles

This Metropolitan Benefit Societies asylum was founded by John Christopher Bowles in 1829 and successfully raised by his untiring efforts for the good of his brethren.

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John Christopher Bowles

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Metropolitan Benefit Societies almshouses

Seems likely the plaques were put up when the side wings were added, in 1865-6.

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Heritage of London Trust

Heritage of London Trust

A grant giving trust to encourage the careful restoration of listed buildings in London. 

Group, Benefactor, History

5 memorials
Thomas Smith (Tottenham)

Thomas Smith (Tottenham)

From British History Online we've learnt that lordships are something that could be bought and sold. The Tottenham lordships were tied in with Bruce Castle, until Thomas Smith got involved. Smith l...

Person, Benefactor, Politics & Administration, Property

1 memorial
Terry Smith

Terry Smith

Chairman of the Sir Keith Park Memorial Campaign.  Spent 3 years and millions of dollars to get the Keith Park statue erected.  In 2011 this earned him, a Brit, the title normally given to a NZ cit...

Person, Benefactor, Commerce, History, New Zealand

1 memorial
Captain Henry Mudd and widow

Captain Henry Mudd and widow

Mudd was born in Limehouse, but lived in Ratcliffe.  He was an Elder Brother of Trinity House. His tomb is in St Dunstan's churchyard, Stepney.

Group, Benefactor

1 memorial
Benjamin Hopkin Morris

Benjamin Hopkin Morris

Middlesex County Councillor. Born Merthyr, Glamorgan. Left money in his will to repair the Chiswick almhouses which were then named in his memory. He was clearly a wealthy man: at Have Your Say Ho...

Person, Benefactor, Politics & Administration

1 memorial