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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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Born London Married Lord Max Rayne as his second wife in 1965. Max had made a fortune in the post-war reconstruction boom and set up the charitable Rayne Foundation primarily working in the arts. H...

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