Person    | Male  Born 1839  Died 1912

Sir Albert Joseph Altman

Chairman of the Bridge House Estates Committee, 1894.

His portrait comes from an 1894 card celebrating his silver wedding anniversary. It also has a portrait of his wife and of Tower Bridge.

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Sir Albert Joseph Altman

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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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Julius Salter Elias, Viscount Southwood

Julius Salter Elias, Viscount Southwood

'Fairlight' in Wood Lane, Highgate, was built in 1908 for Julius Elias. who was the head of the publishing firm, Odhams Press, and later became Viscount Southwood. There is a book by R.J Minney, 'V...

Person, Journalism / Publishing, Philanthropy, Politics & Administration

4 memorials
North Camberwell Radical Club

North Camberwell Radical Club

From Art in the Park: "The North Camberwell Radical Club performed two functions. Firstly, it was a forum for political debate. Secondly, it was a social club for its members. The club band headed ...

Group, Community / Clubs, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
Mary Elizabeth Sumner

Mary Elizabeth Sumner

Founded the Mothers’ Union in 1876.  Born as Mary Elizabeth Heywood in Lancashire. 1848 she married George Henry Sumner, son of C. R. Sumner, Bishop of Winchester, and a second cousin of William Wi...

Person, Gender Issues, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
Poplar Borough Council

Poplar Borough Council

In 1855, Poplar joined with neighbouring Bromley and Bow to form the Poplar District of the Metropolis. This became the Metropolitan Borough of Poplar in 1900. In 1965 it merged with the Metropolit...

Group, Politics & Administration

3 memorials
Manor of Rotherhithe

Manor of Rotherhithe

First recorded in Norman times as part of the royal demesne. It had a long succession of owners and tenants who held rights over the area.

Place, Politics & Administration

1 memorial