Person    | Male  Born 2/11/1927  Died 14/1/2022

John Sainsbury

Businessman. Born John Davan Sainsbury, one of three brothers, he entered the family business in 1950, becoming chairman and chief executive in 1969.  Created Baron Sainsbury of Preston Candover.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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John Sainsbury

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Bridge of Aspiration

{Beneath the crest of the Royal Ballet School:} The Bridge of Aspiration, the...

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Sir John Gatti

Sir John Gatti

Born Giovanni Maria Emilio in Switzerland, son of Agostino, of the Gatti family.  Barrister, with inherited business interests in the theatre and electrical power supply.  Westminster councillor fr...

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Sunlight Wharf

Sunlight Wharf

The Sunlight Wharf building was constructed 1906 and specialised in storage of furs, silk and tinned fruit.  The last working crane on the city waterfront was operated by LEP Transport Ltd at Sunli...

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Marks & Co.

Marks & Co.

Antiquarian booksellers at 84 Charing Cross Road, an address made famous through the book by Helene Hanff.

Group, Commerce

1 memorial
Junius S. Morgan

Junius S. Morgan

International banker. In business with George Peabody. Father of J. P. Morgan.

Person, Commerce, USA

1 memorial
J. D. Wetherspoon

J. D. Wetherspoon

Chain of bars, public houses and hotels founded by Tim Martin. 

Group, Commerce, Food & Drink

2 memorials