Sir Spencer Walpole KCB, FBA was an English historian and civil servant.
The son of Spencer Horace Walpole he was descended from one of the brothers of Robert Walpole. Through his mother he was a grandson of Spencer Perceval.
He came into the free possession of Pitzhanger Manor in 1900 when Frederika, the last aunt on his mother's side, died. He sold the house and the grounds to Ealing Council.
The grounds were developed into a public park, named Walpole Park in his honour.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Spencer Walpole
Walpole Park Opened for the use of the public, 1st May 1901 by the Rt. Hon. L...
Dedicated to preserving the history of the Crystal Palace.
From his X/Twitter page: "YES fan, historian, author, memorabilia collector, Bolton born, father/works in fine antiques/likes classic cars/the arts/history, now in West Sussex." Published 'Yes: Pe...
The Voltaire Foundation is a research department in the University of Oxford, publishing in the area of the Eighteenth century, especially the French Enlightenment.
American entrepreneur from Missouri, best known for McCulloch chainsaws and for purchasing London Bridge, which he moved to Lake Havasu City, Arizona - one of the cities he founded. He purchased it...
Author of "The History of London Transport" published in 4 vols 1974- 1976
Comments are provided by Facebook, please ensure you are signed in here to see them