Born Homerton. Classical and literary scholar. Although he worked in his cousin’s tobacco manufacturing firm until his retirement, he devoted all his spare time to the study of art, architecture, archaeology, languages and the works of Shakespeare, producing many essays and publications. Died 43 Upper Gloucester Place.
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