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.
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Sir William McArthur
This stone was laid by Aldn. Sir Wm. McArthur, KCMG, MP, 9th July 1883. G. L....
Conservative politician in the City of London, associated with the Candlewick...
Lord Mayor of London from 1879 to 1880. Alderman on the Bridge House Estates...
