Person    | Male  Born 20/1/1850  Died 30/11/1924

Robert Hargreaves Rogers

Robert Hargreaves Rogers

Deputy of the ward of the parish of St Mary the Virgin Aldermanbury. The Story of a Victorian House has some details on Sir Robert since he once lived at Laurel House near Bexley, Kent. He was Chairman of R. H. & S. Rogers Ltd, a firm of shirtmakers which later traded under the name Rocola, founded by his father Thomas. Robert erected the fountain to celebrate his election as Deputy Alderman.

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Robert Hargreaves Rogers

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Robert Roger's fountain

The remains of the church of St Mary Aldermanbury are behind this fountain.

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Robert Hargreaves Rogers

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Tower Bridge, 1894 - opening

In 1894 the royal personages listed at the top of the plaque as: Prince of Wa...

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Justin H. McCarthy

Justin H. McCarthy

Born Dunmanway, near Cork, Ireland. Politician and writer. He wrote or co-wrote more than 50 novels including ‘Miss Misanthrope’ and ‘Donna Quixote’. Member of parliament from 1886 to 1900. Died Lo...

Person, Literature, Politics & Administration, Ireland

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Sir Richard Weston

Sir Richard Weston

Born Buckinghamshire. First Earl of Portland. Charles I's most influential adviser after Buckingham's death in 1628. Lord Treasurer. Died at Wallingford House, where Admiralty House now stands.

Person, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
Alderman Leslie Spratt

Alderman Leslie Spratt

J.P., businessman and local politician active in West Ham. Member of the Electric Lighting and Tramways Committee, West Ham, 1905. Born Winchester. Spratt moved to London, initially living in Edgw...

Person, Politics & Administration

2 memorials
Thomas Chancellor

Thomas Chancellor

Co-churchwarden of Mary Abbots Church, Kensington, August 1817. British History Online has some houses in nearby Ansdell Street being built for a 'Thomas Chancellor' which we think might well be o...

Person, Politics & Administration

2 memorials
Mrs A. Elboz, Mayor of Stepney, Councillor

Mrs A. Elboz, Mayor of Stepney, Councillor

Our picture shows the Mayor in 1960, shortly before the Clichy plaque was unveiled, doing the honours at another similar ceremony.

Person, Politics & Administration

1 memorial