Person    | Male  Born 1842  Died 1912

Sir Horatio David Davies

Lord Mayor of London (1897), Army officer and businessman. Alderman on the Bridge House Estates Committee, 1894. Listed on the "opening" plaque as "Lieutt.Col." He was very successful running a number of restaurants and during his ownership the Pimms brand became an internationally renowned cocktail.

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Sir Horatio David Davies

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Cholmeley Boys Club

This stone was laid by Lt. Col. The Rt. Hon. Horatio D. Davies, MP, Lord Mayo...

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Tower Bridge, 1894 - opening

In 1894 the royal personages listed at the top of the plaque as: Prince of Wa...

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Sydney Harold Gillett

Sydney Harold Gillett

Sydney Harold Gillett, MC, Alderman, and Sheriff in the City of London in 1952. And Lord Mayor of London in 1958. Awarded the MC in 1916 and knighted in 1953.

Person, Lord Mayor, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
John Staples
1 memorial
Sir Alfred James Newton

Sir Alfred James Newton

Lord Mayor of the City of London 1899-1900 and in that role instrumental in the creation of The City of London Imperial Volunteers who fought in the South African War.  Alderman on the Bridge House...

Person, Lord Mayor, Politics & Administration

3 memorials
Gregory de Rokesley

Gregory de Rokesley

Eight times Mayor of London, 1274 - 1281 and 1285.

Person, Lord Mayor, Politics & Administration

1 memorial