Founded in Hatton Garden in May 1848 as The Prudential, Investment, Loan, and Assurance Association. The army of premium collection agents was for many years identified with the Prudential as the "Man from the Pru". It moved to its traditional home at Holborn Bars in 1879.
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Prudential Assurance
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Prudential Assurance war memorial WW1
Four standing girls adorn the corners of the plinth. At their feet are cornuc...
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Sydney Simmons
From Parish of Frien Barnet: "... born in Okehampton, Devon ... made a fortune from a patent carpet cleaning process. By 1891, Sydney and his wife Annie were living in Friern Barnet at their house ...
2 memorials
2 memorials
Sir John Morden
Born in London. He amassed a fortune in Turkey, and when returning to Britain he joined the East India Company. The near loss of three of his ships prompted him to help merchants who were experienc...
1 memorial
Jones's butcher's shop
Family business that survived until the 1970s. This photograph was taken in 1932.
1 memorial
Smithfield Fish Market opened
Thanks to (C) Peter Gregson for the picture.
1 memorial