Person    | Male  Born 1842  Died 13/11/1922

Sir Walter Wilkin

Lord Mayor in 1895-6. Born London. The Museum of London has more info. and a picture of his amazing hat!

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Sir Walter Wilkin

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Queen Victoria statue - Blackfriars

{On the front of the plinth in gilded lettering:} Victoria R.I. 1896 {for "Vi...

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Robert Waithman

Robert Waithman

Born Wrexham. A self-made man, a linen-draper who rose to the highest position in the City. Lord Mayor: 1823 - 4 Sheriff: 1820 - 1 Member of Parliament: 1818 - 20, 1826 - 33 Died at home, 7 Woburn...

Person, Lord Mayor, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
Henry Fitz Eylwin

Henry Fitz Eylwin

The first recorded Mayor of London: 1189 to 1212. Alternative spelling: Fitz-Ailwyn. His father was known as Eylwin de Londenstane (of London Stone).

Person, Lord Mayor, Politics & Administration

2 memorials
Sir William McArthur

Sir William McArthur

Born Ireland, brother to Alexander. Moved his drapery business to London in 1857. Liberal MP 1868-85. Lord Mayor of London 1880-1. Supported a Methodist College in Ireland.

Person, Lord Mayor, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
Sir Christopher Leaver, GBE DMus

Sir Christopher Leaver, GBE DMus

Lord Mayor in 1981-2.   Alderman on the City Lands & Bridge House Estates Committee, 1994.  A guest on Desert Island Discs in 1982 - at the picture source you can listen to his choices.

Person, Lord Mayor, Politics & Administration

2 memorials
Sir Horatio David Davies

Sir Horatio David Davies

Lord Mayor of London (1897), Army officer and businessman. Alderman on the Bridge House Estates Committee, 1894.  Listed on the "opening" plaque as "Lieutt.Col."  He was very successful running a n...

Person, Lord Mayor, Politics & Administration

2 memorials