Second Lord Kensington. He served as member of parliament for Haverfordwest from 1802 to 1818. He was the instigator of the failed Kensington Canal. Constructed in 1828 it was replaced with rail tracks c. 1860. It ran from near Chelsea Harbour to near Earl's Court. See Wikipedia for details.
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William Edwardes, 2nd Baron Kensington
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Soldier who fought in the Wars of the Roses. Born Lancashire. Originally a Yorkist, he switched sides and in 1485 fought at Bosworth Field for Tudor Henry VII, for which he was appointed Lord Cha...
Trustee of the Putney Pest House Charity, 1862.
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Deputy Chairman, Highways and Public Works Committee
Aims to promote the on-going improvement of Marchmont Street and the surrounding area for the benefit of residents, businesses and visitors and to promote community spirit and a sense of shared res...
Our picture shows Queen Elizabeth II in the River Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant which took place in the cold and pouring rain on 3 June. Diamond represents 60 years.
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