Successful seal engraver. 1796 in business with John Barnes. 1800 the business moved to 7 Coventry Street and shortly after Halfhide was in business on his own. His son, also George, joined the business. By 1841 George senior had made his will and was living with junior and junior’s wife at Clear Lodge, Perry Hill, Lewisham. He had died by 1843.
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George Halfhide
We think Whittingham's first name might be given as Rob. or ?ch. but it's los...
1964 Whittington's Cat presented by Mr & Mrs Paul Crosfield, Donald Bisset and Friends
A prominent local resident living in Gibson's Hill, he donated £3,000 towards the establishment of the Rookery in Streatham. He was also involved in saving Norwood Grove for the public. Stenton Th...
Person, Benefactor, Commerce, Gardens / Agriculture, Liveries & Guilds
Born Wisconsin, USA, moved to London in 1880 for business reasons. Pharmacist, founder of the Wellcome Trust and Foundation. His collection of books & artefacts relating to the history of medic...
Person, Benefactor, Industry, Medicine, Museums / Libraries, USA
Newspaper proprietor, The News of the World in particular. Chairman of the Royal Free Hospital, Gray's Inn Road, in 1926 when he, together with George Eastman, and Sir Albert Levy, funded the cons...
"Helping museums and galleries buy art for everyone to enjoy". Previously known as the National Art Collections Fund.
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