Born Wrexham. A self-made man, a linen-draper who rose to the highest position in the City.
Lord Mayor: 1823 - 4
Sheriff: 1820 - 1
Member of Parliament: 1818 - 20, 1826 - 33
Died at home, 7 Woburn Place.
London Details have a lot more information about Waithman and his drapers shop, and about the nearby street named after him and some lovely tile work.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Robert Waithman
Originally erected near Waithman's shop in Fleet Street at its junction with ...
Lord Mayor in 1895-6. Born London. The Museum of London has more info. and a picture of his amazing hat!
Lord Mayor of the City of London 1899-1900 and in that role instrumental in the creation of The City of London Imperial Volunteers who fought in the South African War. Alderman on the Bridge House...
Lord Mayor of London, 1675-6. Nephew of Gilbert Sheldon, Archbishop of Canterbury. Master of the Drapers' Company 1676. Built a church in Paddington which was taken down in 1787. Sheldon Square...
Born Clapton. Alderman on the Bridge House Estates Committee, 1894. Lord Mayor of London 1890-1.
