Socialist politician and campaigner. Born Nottinghamshire. Largely self-educated. Came to London as a young man. Joined the Labour party and the South Place Ethical Society (of which he later became President). Served in the LCC 1919-25. Entered Parliament in 1922. Entered the Lords in 1931 and there became the Labour Leader. Chairman of the LCC 1934-8.
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Lord Henry Snell
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Chelsea Bridge
MacKenzie King did not come all the way from Canada just to open this bridge;...
Other Subjects
Edward Stafford, 3rd Duke of Buckingham
Born Wales. His father was executed by Richard III. Buckingham was part of the court of Henry VII and Henry VIII but his Plantagenet heritage made Henry suspicious of him and so following a trial...
1 memorial
Metropolitan Board of Works
Responsible for managing London's infrastructure, such as roads, sewage, etc. Replaced by the London County Council.
4 memorials
Jan Christian Smuts
South African Prime Minister (1919-1924 and 1939-1948). Initially a vocal supportor of racial segregation, towards the end of his rule he was beginning to argue in favour of some integration. In...
Person, Politics & Administration, Race Issues, South Africa
1 memorial
W. G. Nelson
Chairman of the Wanstead District Urban Council in 1897.
1 memorial
Z. A. Berry
A Commissioner for the 1892 Westminster Public Baths and Wash-houses. Geni has a a Zephaniah Augustine Berry born 1845 and Grace's Guide shows the family based in Westminster - our man, surely. A...
1 memorial