Jean Muir
Dressmaker and fashion designer. From English Heritage: "Muir began her fashion career in retail at Liberty’s in 1950, where she received an informal education in the business side of fashion, whi...
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Daisy Parsons
Marguerite "Daisy" Parsons was born in Poplar as Marguerite Lena Millo. When she was young her parents moved to Canning Town, part of West Ham. Working in a factory showed her how men and women wer...
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George Rivett
The third Chairman of the West Ham Local Board, 1875–86. Born in West Ham. Builder and undertaker.
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Lewis Angell
Architect, engineer, surveyoy active in 1884-1901, at least. Surveyor to the West Ham Local Board. First president of the Institution of Municipal Engineers formed in 1873. Also designed the 1894 l...
3 memorials
Henry Lowenfeld
Entrepreneur, theatrical impresario. Born as Henryk Loewenfeld in Poland, he emigrated to England in the early 1880s. Hee he produced spot-removing fluid which sold very well, then he opened a pate...
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Mary Catherine Nettlefold
Wife to Frederick. Died at Norwood Grove. Edith Martineau was their daughter.
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Frederick Nettlefold
Industrialist, his company was Guest, Keen and Nettlefolds. Born in Acton, London, son of John Sutton Nettlefold (1792–1866). JSN was in business with Frederick's cousin Joseph Chamberlain. Freder...
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Stenton Covington
A prominent local resident living in Gibson's Hill, he donated £3,000 towards the establishment of the Rookery in Streatham. He was also involved in saving Norwood Grove for the public. Stenton Th...
Person, Benefactor, Commerce, Gardens / Agriculture, Liveries & Guilds
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Robert Wallace Martin
Sculptor, normally referred to as Wallace, rather than Robert. Born Upper Thames Street. He was the lead sculptor in the art pottery factory run by him and his three brothers, producing from the 1...
4 memorials
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