Priest and social reformer. Born Australia to parents who were there as missionaries. Educated in England. Vicar of Christ Church, Watney Street from 1929-48. Held left-wing views that he acted upon to the extent of suffering a broken nose at the Battle of Cable Street. 1948 he became warden, and later master, of the Royal Foundation of St Katharine, Died at Oxford.
The drawing of Groser is by Ronald Searle and the picture source website gives a full biography of Groser.
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Reverend St John Groser
The Reverend St John Groser, 1890 - 1966, priest and social reformer, lived h...
William Henry Smith. Bookseller and politician. The son in "W. H. Smith and Son". He introduced the W. H. Smith stalls at railway stations and the business thrived. Entered politics in 1868. Appo...
Michael Bruce Forsyth, Baron Forsyth of Drumlean, financier and Conservative politician. Founded the Westminster Tree Trust.
Alderman, J.P. and Mayor of West Ham in November 1905. London Wikia records: Businessman and local politician. Born Canning Town, he was made a partner in the business founded by his father, which...
FREng. Chairman of the Castle Baynard Ward Club in 2009.
Poplar councillor imprisoned during the 1921 rates protest.
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