Banker. Lived in Sheen. As Lord Mayor he decreed that on London Bridge carriages should drive on the left whereas, prior to this sensible ordnance, it was a free for all.
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Gerard Conyers
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London Bridge - information/viewing panel
Unveiled by the Duke of Gloucester, this is actually an "interpretation panel...
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Henry Fitz Eylwin
The first recorded Mayor of London: 1189 to 1212. Alternative spelling: Fitz-Ailwyn. His father was known as Eylwin de Londenstane (of London Stone).
2 memorials
Sir Thomas Bloodworth
As Lord Mayor of London 1665-6 he was sorely tested and found wanting.  As the fire advanced he alone had the authority to create fire-breaks by demolishing buildings but he refused to make such an...
1 memorial
Sir John Barnard
Merchant, Whig politician, City Alderman, Lord Mayor of London in 1738 and expert in financial matters. A vigorous campaigner for the commercial interests that were his principal City of London con...
1 memorial
Brass Crosby
Born Stockton-on-Tees. 'Brass' was his mother's family name. Lord Mayor of London. Lived in Essex Street. The obelisk at St George's Circus names Crosby since it was during his mayoralty that the n...
2 memorials
Sir Frank Green
Businessman and politician. Born in Maidstone. He founded a company of paper merchants. Alderman on the Bridge House Estates Committee, 1894 and later, Chair. Elected as Lord Mayor of London in 1900.
2 memorials
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