Born 20 Charles Street. Prime Minister, 1894-5, and first Chairman of the London County Council (1889-90, 1892-3). On the death of his wife, Hannah, he was subjected to accusations of homosexuality, especially dangerous from Lord Queensbury, the one who made Oscar Wilde's life a misery.
Died at home in Epsom, Surrey to the accompaniment, as requested, of a recording of the Eton Boating Song.
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Lord Rosebery, Archibald Philip Primrose
London County Council Archibald Philip Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery, 1847 ...
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Lord Rosebery, Archibald Philip Primrose
Controversy over who, if anyone, should fund this statue was overcome by the ...
Quill pen in hand. Unveiled by Lord Rosebery. This statue is one of 3 copies ...
Deputy Chairman City Land Committee. Active in 1910.
Chairman, Highways and Public Works Committee
The ringing of the bell summons MPs to their respective voting chambers. Apart from the Houses of Parliament, there are many other bells, mainly in local public houses and restaurants. Some MPs als...
Statesman. Born Lancashire. Previously known as the Marquess of Hartington, or in the gossip columns as Harty-Tarty. Close friend of Edward VII. Had a serious affair with Skittles in 1859 - 1863 an...
Author and politician. Born Alan Patrick Herbert at Ashtead Lodge, Ashtead, Leatherhead. He was called to the bar, but never practised. Joined Punch magazine as a writer in 1924 and went on to writ...
Person, Literature, Music / songs, Politics & Administration
Born Lancashire but brought up in London. A friend of Jeremy Bentham, Bentham dying in his arms. Chadwick's major achievement was the 1842 publication of the Poor Law Commissioners' "Report on the ...
Actor. Born Jessie Alice Tandy in Upper Clapton. She appeared in over 100 stage productions and more than 60 roles in film and TV. In 1940, on the break-up of her marriage to actor Jack Hawkins, sh...
Person, Cinema, Theatre, TV & Radio, USA
Labour leader and politician. Born John Elliott Burns in Vauxhall. in 1889 he played a major part in the London dock strike. Entered parliament in 1892. Appointed president of the Board of Trade in...
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