Born into the family which ran the Star Brewhouse, Wapping, where he lived until he built Hurst House, Woodford.
A pious churchman, highly respected in the community. His only wife died shortly after their marriage so he had no children. 1719 he founded Raine's Foundation School and left it a large bequest in his will.
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This bust of Raine is kept at Raine’s Foundation School and the image comes from an excellent .
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Henry Raine
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Born Kennington, Lambeth. Self-made millionaire. His distribution company had purpose-built premises in Golden Lane, EC. He had no children of his own. Died Hove, buried Norwood Cemetery. His will ...
Wealthy soap magnate and Liberal MP for Warrington in Cheshire. Married Domini Elliadi, a Greek tennis champion and millionairess, and in 1912 they bought Parkfield in Highgate from Walter Scrimgeo...
Person, Benefactor, Industry, Politics & Administration, France, Greece
Tory MP. Early in the 1700s he moved into Lauderdale House and took a great interest in Highgate. He became the treasurer and one of the governors of Highgate School and its Chapel. In Southwoo...
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