Co-founder of Pret a Manger with Sinclair Beecham, who he met at the Polytechnic of Central London. Also founded the itsu chain of Asian-inspired restaurants.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Julian Metcalfe
Commemorated ati
Pret a Manger - first
The first Pret a Manger shop and kitchen was opened near here by Julian Metca...
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Charles Jamrach
Dealer in birds and wildlife generally. Born Johann Christian Carl Jamrach in either Hamburg or Memel (depending on source). He moved to London and became an importer, breeder, and exporter of anim...
2 memorials
Anchor / Barclay Perkins Brewery
Thrale.com states that the Anchor name was acquired during Child's ownership, since he supplied the navy with "masts, yards and bowsprits as well as stores and beer." Wikipedia gives the early lif...
3 memorials
Selfridges
Department store created by Harry Selfridge. The flagship store opened on 15 March 1909. In 1951 it was acquired by Lewis's and then in 1965 by the Sears Group. In 2003 the chain was acquired by Ga...
3 memorials
Barbara Jessie Burton
Born Sheffield. See Arnold for a photo of the 4 Burton children and details of this family.
1 memorial
2 memorials
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Cordwainers' Hall
EC4, Cannon Street
The plaque is in our picture but it's such a dull day you can't see it. Three more steps and the man will be standing in front of it.
3 subjects commemorated,
1 creator
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