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Sir Martin Bowes

Categories: Lord Mayor, Politics & Administration

Born in 1496 or 1497 in York. Upper Warden of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths many times, Sheriff of London 1540-1 and Lord Mayor of London 1545-6. Joined the Royal Mint in1526 in a senior role and was promoted to Under-Treasurer in 1544.

He lived in Woolwich where he founded the Bowes/Goldsmith Almshouses. These were at 67-73 Warren Lane, Woolwich, SE18. They were rebuilt in 1771 and demolished in 1958.

Sources include: Lost Hospitals of London.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of plaquesof london.co.uk

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