Editor of 'London Society', ‘an illustrated magazine of light and amusing literature’. He was close friends with Randolph Caldecott whose illustrations often appeared in his publications.
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Henry Blackburn
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In remembrance, PC Keith Palmer, GM, 22nd March 2017. The Police Memorial Trust
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