Politician and Keen sportsman. 16th Earl of Derby. Born London, second son of Prime Minister Lord Stanley. Governor General of Canada, 1888 - 1893. His sons became keen hockey players so he and his wife followed the sport. In 1892 gave the original Stanley Cup to Canada to commemorate amateur and then professional ice hockey. Left Canada when his brother died and he consequently became the 16th Earl of Derby. Died at Holwood, his house in Kent.
The picture shows his statue in Stanley Park Vancouver.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Lord Stanley of Preston
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Lord Stanley of Preston
According to Hockey Gods: "Charles Colville a former Stanley aide, and family...
Other Subjects
Walter T. Davis
Worked for the Royal Arsenal Co-operative Society. Was on the building committee for the Abbey Wood branch in 1912. The Royal Collection Trust hold "The History of the Royal Arsenal Co-operative S...
1 memorial
Alf Partridge
Poplar councillor imprisoned during the 1921 rates protest.
1 memorial
Charles Hart Bardouleau
Co-overseer in Mile End Old Town in 1885. The 1879 Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hamlet of Mile End Old Town gives his address as 112 White Horse Lane. Charles Hart Bardouleau was b...
Person, Commerce, Community / Clubs, Politics & Administration
1 memorial
Edith S. Kerrison
The first woman to serve on the West Ham council and an advocate of welfare for women and children. Was offered the Mayoralty but in view of her advancing years and increasing deafness she declined...
Person, Gender Issues, Politics & Administration, Social Welfare
1 memorial
John Fenton
Trustee of the Lambeth Hayles Estate development in 1894.
1 memorial
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