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Lewisham District Board of Works

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Lewisham was a local government district within the metropolitan area of London. It was formed by the Metropolis Management Act 1855, and was governed by the Lewisham District Board of Works, which consisted of elected vestrymen.

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Lewisham District Board of Works

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Lewisham Clock Tower

{On the bronze plaque:} This clock tower was erected to commemorate the Diamo...

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Deverell-Stone and wife

Deverell-Stone and wife

We think this refers to the businessman Nicholas Philip Deverell-Stone, born 1953, and his wife.  Master of the Worshipful Company of Tallow Chandlers.  Parents of Mark.

Group, Friend / family, Politics & Administration

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Ali Mohammed Abbas

Ali Mohammed Abbas

Barrister and one of the founders of Pakistan.

Person, Nationalism, Politics & Administration, Pakistan

1 memorial
James Lewis Dowling, Deputy

James Lewis Dowling, Deputy

Commoner on the Bridge House Estates Committee, 1894.

Person, Politics & Administration

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Sir Edwin Chadwick

Sir Edwin Chadwick

Born Lancashire but brought up in London. A friend of Jeremy Bentham, Bentham dying in his arms. Chadwick's major achievement was the 1842 publication of the Poor Law Commissioners' "Report on the ...

Person, Law, Politics & Administration, Social Welfare

1 memorial
Benjamin Hall, Baron Llanover

Benjamin Hall, Baron Llanover

Benjamin Hall, 1st Baron Llanover, known as Sir Benjamin Hall 1838-59, civil engineer and politician. First Commisioner of Works 1855-58. He oversaw the rebuilding of the Houses of Parliament and h...

Person, Engineering, Politics & Administration, Wales

1 memorial