French politician. 1983 -2014 mayor of Douai in northern France, which, in 1979, twinned with Harrow. 1984 -1993 Member of the European Parliament. 1993 - 1997 member of the National Assembly of France, representing Nord's 17th constituency.
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Jacques Vernier
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Architect and East Ham Mayor, 1914-18. Born Norfolk. He visited troops from East Ham on the western front.
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Commoner on the City Lands & Bridge House Estates Committee, 1994.
Warden of the Carpenters Company in 1956.
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Concept, Community / Clubs, Politics & Administration, China/Hong Kong
Oarsman and rowing coach. Born Stephen Fairbairn at Toorak, Melbourne, Australia. Studied at Jesus College, Cambridge and was called to the bar in 1886, but did not practise. He rowed in four unive...
Painter specialising in animals and genre scenes. Born Liverpool. c.1846 moved with his wife and family to Kensington, initially into 39 Victoria Road. 1850 he also took on the house next door, num...
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