Alderman of St Dunstan's ward. Lord Mayor 1848. M.P. London 1849.
Born Montrose, Scotland.
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Sir James Duke
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St Dunstans - fountain
Designed by John Shaw, Jnr., even in its current rather dilapidated state, th...
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St Dunstans - fountain
Designed by John Shaw, Jnr., even in its current rather dilapidated state, th...
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Sir Thomas Davies
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1 memorial
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