Politician and diarist. Born where her parents were living at the time, at Eton House, John Street (now Keat's Grove), Hampstead, as (Helen) Violet Asquith, daughter of PM Herbert. Involved in Liberal politics from early days, later serving in such roles as President of the Liberal Party. 1915 married her father's Principal Private Secretary, Sir Maurice Bonham Carter. Good friend of Churchill, supporting his anti-appeasement stance leading up to WW2. 1964 created Baroness Asquith of Yarnbury in her own right. Her diaries are considered a valuable resource on the period. Grandmother of Helena.
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Lady Violet Bonham-Carter
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Violet Bonham-Carter
Lady Violet Bonham-Carter, Baroness Asquith of Yarnbury, 1887 - 1969, politic...
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Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset
Brother of Jane Seymour, Henry VIII's third wife, he was honoured by the king on the marriage and remained in favour after Jane's death, following childbirth. Â On Henry's death, the king's only son...
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Councillor A. Stocks
Councillor and Chairman of the Bethnal Green Housing Committee in 1952.
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Sir William Treloar
Born William Purdie Treloar at 7 Holland Street, Blackfriars. Joined his father's business Treloar's Carpet Co. Â Also head of a firm of haberdashers, Treloar and Sons. Â Lord Mayor of London 1906-7....
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Alderman Fred J. Read
Chairman Building Committee to build the 1909 Bethnal Green Town Hall.
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