Mrs R. M. Cohen
Director of Lady Workers' Homes Ltd in 1936. The initials "R. M." are almost certainly her husband's.
Mrs A. Davis
Director of Lady Workers' Homes Ltd in 1936. Probably Helena the wife of Abraham Davis (or possibly the wife of Arthur Davis).
Oliver Jones
Chair of Lady Workers' Homes Ltd in 1936. A founding member of the Holly Lodge Estate Committee, a plot holder and a Trustee.
Arthur Felix Davis
Property developer and youngest son of Abraham Davis. In 1945 he joined the Holly Lodge Estate Committee as LWH representative and, despite not being a plot holder, he also became a Trustee. He lef...
Abraham Davis
Alderman (of St Pancras Borough Council), property developer and pioneer of flats for ladies. A son of Polish immigrants, he and his 5 brothers prospered in property development, initially in East...
Jessie Burgess
First female mayor of Camberwell. She was active in many committees, covering the arts, libraries, hospitals, children’s welfare and housing. She also advocated the need for more green space in Lon...
Agnes Arber
Botanist and biologist - a leading authority in her field, her research spanning the disciplines of science, history and philosophy. She published many books and scientific papers, in particular 'H...
John 'Jack' Kennedy
Campaigner. Born in Tipperary. He worked as a bricklayer both in the private sector and then for Islington Council. He was active in the building construction safety campaign and as a London commit...
Donna Reeves
Mosaic artist active in 2009. She is the author of Roman Style: Mosaic Project Book.
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