Person    | Male  Born 1842  Died 1912

Sir Horatio David Davies

Lord Mayor of London (1897), Army officer and businessman. Alderman on the Bridge House Estates Committee, 1894. Listed on the "opening" plaque as "Lieutt.Col." He was very successful running a number of restaurants and during his ownership the Pimms brand became an internationally renowned cocktail.

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Sir Horatio David Davies

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Cholmeley Boys Club

This stone was laid by Lt. Col. The Rt. Hon. Horatio D. Davies, MP, Lord Mayo...

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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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Sydney Harold Gillett

Sydney Harold Gillett

Sydney Harold Gillett, MC, Alderman, and Sheriff in the City of London in 1952. And Lord Mayor of London in 1958. Awarded the MC in 1916 and knighted in 1953.

Person, Lord Mayor, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
Sir Seymour Howard

Sir Seymour Howard

Lord Mayor of London 1954 - 1955

Person, Lord Mayor, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
Sir Thomas Bloodworth

Sir Thomas Bloodworth

As Lord Mayor of London 1665-6 he was sorely tested and found wanting.  As the fire advanced he alone had the authority to create fire-breaks by demolishing buildings but he refused to make such an...

Person, Lord Mayor, Politics & Administration, Race Issues

1 memorial
Sir William McArthur

Sir William McArthur

Born Ireland, brother to Alexander. Moved his drapery business to London in 1857. Liberal MP 1868-85. Lord Mayor of London 1880-1. Supported a Methodist College in Ireland.

Person, Lord Mayor, Politics & Administration

1 memorial