Paint manufacturer who ran the Atlas Dyeworks. Born Newington. 1861 was living in Tulse Hill with his wife. Retired in about 1866 and by 1881 was living in Reigate where he died. See also Nicholson.
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George Simpson
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Simpson, Maule and Nicholson
The rather odd wording of the plaque is explained by an item in the RSC Histo...
Other Subjects
1 memorial
London Hydraulic Power Company
Set up to install a network of water mains that would deliver hydraulic power through the use of water under high pressure, water from the Thames. Â The network extended from Hyde Park to Docklands ...
1 memorial
Alfred Beit
Co-founder and funder (with Sir Julius Wernher) of the Royal School of Mines building. Born Hamburg, learnt the diamond trade in Amsterdam and went to Kimberley where he met Wernher and Cecil Rhod...
Person, Industry, Philanthropy, Race Issues, Africa, Germany, South Africa
1 memorial
Bryant and May - Fairfield Works
Halfway along Fairfield Road stands the old Bryant and May Factory. A Grade II listed building designed by Holman and Goodrham. The brick entrance includes a depiction of Noah’s Ark and the word "S...
3 memorials
Transport for London / London Transport
This organisation has been a bit of a political football, often having its name changed, as follows: 1902 -Â 1933 Underground Electric Railways Company of London 1933 - 1948 London Passenger Transpo...
53 memorials
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