Person    | Male  Born 10/3/1814  Died 1/8/1909

Alexander McArthur

Alexander McArthur

Born Ireland. Brother to William. Emigrated to Australia, arriving in 1842. A devout Methodist he created a business exporting gold from Australia and became a successful colonial businessman in Britain and Australia. In 1863 he moved to London where he ran the London business and entered British politics. He lived at Raleigh Hall, Brixton and died at Sydenham.

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Alexander McArthur

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Leysian Mission - McArthur

{Either side of a cartouche/shield:} Mission founded 1887 Buildings erected 1...

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Sir Joseph Lyons

Sir Joseph Lyons

Sir Joseph Nathaniel Lyons was a pioneer of mass catering. Chairman of J. Lyons and Co. Born Kennington,his father being a Jewish itinerant watch seller. Joseph was apprenticed to an optician. Mov...

Person, Commerce, Community / Clubs, Food & Drink

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East London Toy Factory

East London Toy Factory

Opened by Sylvia Pankhurst as an answer to the dozens of tiny failing workshops where women were paid a pittance. Toys were no longer being imported from Germany, so the factory employed 59 women t...

Building, Children, Commerce, Gender Issues

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John Kidd and Co.

John Kidd and Co.

Manufacturers of printing ink for the newspaper industry. Its head office was at Wine Office Court off Fleet Street.

Group, Commerce, Journalism / Publishing

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Thomas Baring

Thomas Baring

Banker and politician, grandson of the bank founder Sir Francis. Born Lee, near Lewisham, Kent. One of the Commissioners for the Great Exhibition, 1851. Died at Fontmell Lodge, Bournemouth.

Person, Commerce, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
Dorsett Hospitality International

Dorsett Hospitality International

From their website: "Dorsett City is the perfect choice for business and leisure travellers seeking a 4-star hotel where British Charm meets Asian Hospitality" etc.

Group, Commerce, Food & Drink

1 memorial