Person    | Male  Born 1819  Died 1894

George Simpson

George Simpson

Paint manufacturer who ran the Atlas Dyeworks. Born Newington. 1861 was living in Tulse Hill with his wife. Retired in about 1866 and by 1881 was living in Reigate where he died. See also Nicholson.

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George Simpson

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Simpson, Maule and Nicholson

The rather odd wording of the plaque is explained by an item in the RSC Histo...

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Sir Otto Beit

Sir Otto Beit

Financier, philanthropist, and art connoisseur.  Born Berlin.  Younger brother to Alfred and made his fortune the same way: mining diamonds.  Came to London in 1896 and took British citizenship.  G...

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Frank Pick

Frank Pick

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2 memorials
Andrew Carnegie

Andrew Carnegie

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2 memorials
Mark Tibbs

Mark Tibbs

Professional boxer from Canning Town who worked in the Royal Docks.

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