Born in London as Wilfrid William Ashley. Politician who entered parliament in 1906. As minister of transport, he introduced one-way systems and roundabouts to London and other large cities. Elevated to the peerage in 1932 as Baron Mount Temple of Lee. His eldest daughter Edwina became the wife of Lord Louis Mountbatten. Died Broadlands,
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Lord Mount-Temple
Unveiled by William Holman Hunt. There must have been a committee to erect th...
Linguist, philosopher, cognitive scientist, logician, historian, political critic, and activist. A prominent intellectual and cultural figure. Born Pennsylvania.
Person, History, Philosophy, Politics & Administration, Science, USA
Grandson of the first Duke. Inherited the title and estates when his childless brother died in 1900. A serving officer of the Grenadier Guards rising through the ranks from Ensign to Colonel but ...
Mayor of St Pancras 1905 - 6. Kentish Towner refers to "a coal merchants George Hickling & Co, then to be found on the corner of Regis Rd." in the late 1800s. Seems likely to be the same man.
Co-Warden of the Worshipful Company of Fishmongers in 1724.
Chairman of Weekly Board at the Royal Free Hospital in 1895.
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