Politician. Born Charles Benjamin Bright McLaren in Edinburgh. He began his career in journalism before turning to the law. Elected as an M.P. in 1880. Member of the Privy Council. Became Baron Aberconway in 1911.
Chairman of the Metropolitan Railway Company, amongst others.
It was his son, Henry (1879 – 1953), the second Baron, who had Aberconway House built in Mayfair.
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First Baron Aberconway
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The picture source website is a report on the Archaeology in the Lea Valley prepared in advance of the 2012 Olympics.
Professional boxer from Canning Town who worked in the Royal Docks.
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