Property developer. Born Farnham. Died at home in Chislehurst. Conceived the idea of Daylight Saving in 1905 and lobbied for it until his death. It was taken up by Parliament but failed to beco...

Person, Property, Social Welfare

2 memorials

Charles Tyson Yerkes

First things first - pronounce his name to rhyme to with turkeys. He has a claim to having created London Transport. Born Philadelphia. The memorial describes him as 'creative' and 'imaginative' ...

Person, Transport, USA

2 memorials

Previously viewed

A. Fitt

Penge resident, member of the armed services, killed in WW2.

Person

War dead, WW2

1 memorial

William Henry Turner

Born St Pancras. Private. Died of wounds, France and Flanders, 23/7/17 aged 27. Pte W. H. Turner is buried in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. Our colleague Andrew Behan has res...

Person

War dead, WW1

1 memorial