Born Giovanni Maria Emilio in Switzerland, son of Agostino, of the Gatti family. Barrister, with inherited business interests in the theatre and electrical power supply. Westminster councillor from 1906 and Lord Mayor of Westminster, 1911-12. Served in the LCC being Chairman in 1927-8. Died of a heart attack on the Littlestone golf course. His son Jack took over the business.
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Sir John Gatti
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Worshipful Company of Skinners
Originally an association of fur traders, it is now an educational and charitable institution. It is one of the Livery Companies of the City of London.
Hilary Weston
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Person, Commerce, Politics & Administration, Canada, Ireland
Goat in Boots
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Edgar Wallace
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Person, Cinema, Journalism / Publishing, Literature, Theatre
Lord John Russell
SW1, Chesham Place, 37
LCC Lord John Russell, 1st Earl Russell, 1792 - 1878, twice Prime Minister, lived here.
Brent House Salvation Army maternity home
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Field Marshal Montgomery
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Person, Armed Forces, Seriously Famous, Australia, Egypt, France, Italy
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