Person    | Male  Born 15/9/1942 

Lord Harris

Businessman. Born Philip Charles Harris. Former chairman of Carpetright plc, he has over 50 years’ experience in carpet retailing. He is the sponsor of the Harris Federation of primary and secondary academies.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Lord Harris

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Downhills Primary School

Not surprisingly, this plaque has been removed. We believe it was affixed to ...

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John Edward Sly

John Edward Sly

Chairman of the Smithfield Central Market Sub Committee in 1888.

Person, Commerce, Food & Drink, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
Charles Dello Strologo

Charles Dello Strologo

Strologo gave about 80 bus shelters to Surrey. Researching Strologo we found that someone was ahead of us: John Slatford, who has very kindly allowed us to re-present his findings here: "Charles D...

Person, Benefactor, Commerce, Egypt, Italy

1 memorial
Turk's Head - Wapping

Turk's Head - Wapping

This entry discusses two pubs in Wapping, both called the Turk's Head. The Turk's Head in Wapping High Street is said to be the pub where condemned men, on their way to Execution Dock, were given ...

Building, Commerce, Community / Clubs

2 memorials
Cantor & Nissel Ltd

Cantor & Nissel Ltd

Contact lens manufacturers.  Founded by David Cantor.  Acquired Nissel Limited in August 2000.

Group, Commerce

1 memorial
C.W.S.

C.W.S.

The Co-operative Wholesale Society (CWS) began in Manchester. It was a pioneer in improving working conditions for its employees. The name was changed to the Co-operative Group in 2001.

Group, Commerce

1 memorial