Person    | Male  Born 9/10/1857  Died 16/4/1941

Sir George Wyatt Truscott

Son of Sir Francis Wyatt Truscott. A printer and a stationer. Knighted in 1902, created the First Baronet Trustcott of Oakleigh, East Grinstead, in 1909. served as Lord Mayor of London 1908-1909. Father of Francis.

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Sir George Wyatt Truscott

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Blackfriars Bridge - plaque

The Queen was busy that day in 1869, opening two bridges, the other being Hol...

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Robert Clayton

Robert Clayton

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Brass Crosby

Brass Crosby

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Alderman Sir Joseph Cockfield Dimsdale

Alderman Sir Joseph Cockfield Dimsdale

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William Beckford, Alderman

William Beckford, Alderman

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