Person    | Male  Born 1819  Died 1894

George Simpson

George Simpson

Paint manufacturer who ran the Atlas Dyeworks. Born Newington. 1861 was living in Tulse Hill with his wife. Retired in about 1866 and by 1881 was living in Reigate where he died. See also Nicholson.

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George Simpson

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Simpson, Maule and Nicholson

The rather odd wording of the plaque is explained by an item in the RSC Histo...

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International Desalination Association

International Desalination Association

The International Desalination Association (IDA) is the world’s leading resource for information and professional development for the global desalination industry – and the only global association ...

Group, Community / Clubs, Industry, Science

1 memorial
C. Harman Wigan

C. Harman Wigan

Director of Vinot Cars Ltd. Andrew Behan has kindly carried out some research on this man: Cecil Harman Wigan was born on 7 June 1874 in Mortlake, Surrey, a son of James Wigan and Maria Branley He...

Person, Industry, Transport

1 memorial
John Lawson Johnston

John Lawson Johnston

Nutrition promoter and food manufacturer. Born at 29 Main Street, Roslin, Midlothian. He took over his uncle's butcher shop and decided to use the large quantity of beef trimmings produced to make ...

Person, Food & Drink, Industry, Canada, France, Scotland

1 memorial
Tea Trade in London

Tea Trade in London

The following text is taken from the Shoreditch plaque: This plaque commemorates 350 years of the tea industry in the City of London. The industry was spread over Plantation House (now Plantation ...

Group, Commerce, Food & Drink, Industry

3 memorials
Woolf Joel

Woolf Joel

Born Spitalfields.  South African mining magnate and businessman. The web provides the following anecdote: Early in 1898, just before leaving for South Africa, Woolf gave a dinner party at the Sav...

Person, Industry, South Africa

1 memorial

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Donald Young

Donald Young

Pilot Officer, 121 Eagle Squadron, American

Person, USA

War served, WW2
1 memorial
Harrow Heritage Trust

Harrow Heritage Trust

A trust set up with the objectives of encouraging artists and architects of both landscape and buildings to create the heritage of the future, whilst protecting the heritage of the past.

Group, Community / Clubs

8 memorials
Atelier Works

Atelier Works

From their website: "We are an award-winning design agency, with over 30 years experience. We help clients develop their brands. We create all the visual elements which make up a brand." In collab...

Group, Art, Craft / Design

20 memorials
Beloved friend

Beloved friend

Deceased in or before 1910.

Person, Friend / family

1 memorial
Vestry House Museum

Vestry House Museum

Located in Walthamstow. It was originally a workhouse and then a police station. It contains various items from the Victorian era to the 20th century. Its most famous exhibit is the first British m...

Place, Museums / Libraries

1 memorial