Son of Sir Ambrose Heal of the Heals furniture shop which was established in 1810. It moved from Rathbone Place to Tottenham Court Road in 1818. Anthony became a director in 1936 and the Chairman in 1953. 1965 awarded RSA Bicentenary medal. After marriage lived at 77 Wellington Court, Wellington Rd, NW8.
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