Military commander. Born London of Anglo-Irish descent. Served in both world wars. A keen artist (painter and sculptor) as well as a excellent sportsman. We note this because these two attributes are very rare in one individual. Colonel of the Irish Guards 1946-9. Then Governor-General of Canada. Died in hospital in Slough, following a heart attack.
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Field Marshall Earl Alexander of Tunis
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Earl Alexander of Tunis
{On the front of the plinth:} Field Marshal the Earl Alexander of Tunis, 1891...
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Private Harry Reginald Toft
Harry Reginald Toft was born in 1892 in Redditch, Worcestershire, the fifth of the six children of the Reverend John Toft (b.1851) and Mary Ann Toft née Farnsworth (1853-1907). His birth was regist...
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
War dead, WW2
1 memorial
A. Bridgman
Resident of Willesden who volunteered and died in the Anglo Boer War, 1899-1900.
War dead, Other war
1 memorial
Worshipful Company of Firefighters
A late-comer to the City guilds.  Formed by Gerald Clarkson, in 1988.  13 June 1995 granted the status of a City Company without Livery.  23 October 2001 it became known as the Worshipful Company ...
1 memorial
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