Sir John Lyon was a wealthy City merchant and a grocer, and Lord Mayor of London 1554-5.
He was first cousin to John Lyon who founded The John Lyon School.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Sir John Lyon
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Tea industry - the City
Sir John Lyon House and the Tea Trade {Much of the text on this plaque is a ...
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John Stephen
Founder of Carnaby Street as world centre for men's fashion in the 1960s. From Glasgow. The V&A hold his archive.
1 memorial
William Alfred Westropp Foyle
Founded Foyles Bookshop in 1903. Born Shoreditch, the 7th child of a 7th child of a 7th child. William and brother Gilbert opened their first bookshop in Islington, moved to Peckham and then Ceci...
1 memorial
Cherry Tree Trust
A privately funded charity established by Charles Pink. Its objective is to foster growth by finding a way to support small businesses.
1 memorial
Anchor / Barclay Perkins Brewery
Thrale.com states that the Anchor name was acquired during Child's ownership, since he supplied the navy with "masts, yards and bowsprits as well as stores and beer." Wikipedia gives the early lif...
3 memorials
Old Slaughters Coffee House
At 74 - 75 St Martin's Lane. Mentioned in Thackeray's "Vanity Fair".
1 memorial
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