The third Chairman of the West Ham Local Board, 1875–86. Born in West Ham. Builder and undertaker.
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George Rivett
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Old Town Hall Stratford - 1885 extension
Town Hall Extension, 1885. George Rivett, Esq., Chairman of the Local Board. ...
West Ham court house - 1884 construction
This stone was laid by George Rivett, Esqre. chairman of the West Ham Local B...
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