Philanthropist who promoted Christian missionary work. Died following an accident at Bath. He is listed on the plaque as a menber of the Clapham Sect but it did not really get going until his death so it's probable that his support was through Henry's, his son's, inheritance.
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A. Bell Booksellers
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garment and textile industries in the East End
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The King's Road
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St Katharine by the Tower
E1, St Katharine's Lock, Dockmaster's house
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