President of the British Women's Temperance Association , 1890 - 1903, founded of the first industrial farm for inebriate women and set up a home for training workhouse children.
Born in London as Lady Isabella Somers-Cocks. In 1872 she married Lord Henry Somerset but, the marriage failed after only a few years. Died at 4 Gray's Inn Square.
provides information and pictures. reports on a very unusual 1900 shelter in a churchyard that she generously provided, and tells us more about the Lady.
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Lady Isabella Somerset
The original bronze statue by Wade in 1897 was stolen in 1971 when it was saw...
Born 1724/1730, son of Ralph. Wealthy by dint of inheriting the Anchor Brewery which he ran 1758-81. MP for Southwark 1765 - 1780. Married Hester - see there for their life together and friendship ...
Film director, producer and restaurant critic. Born 40 Belsize Grove. Directed 42 movies, including Death Wish in 1974, many of which were either panned or criticised for their violence and misogyn...
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Whitebait were caught by this type of craft in the River Thames, until 1950. The picture source website tells us that the Bawley is a variation of the 'smack' type of ship. The name "is probably de...
When this authority was formed it took over responsibility for water supply from a number of other bodies including the Metropolitan Water Board.
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