Sir John Lyon was a wealthy City merchant and a grocer, and Lord Mayor of London 1554-5.
He was first cousin to John Lyon who founded The John Lyon School.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Sir John Lyon
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Tea industry - the City
Sir John Lyon House and the Tea Trade {Much of the text on this plaque is a ...
Other Subjects
1 memorial
West India Docks
A series of three docks on the Isle of Dogs. Their construction was largely the responsibility of Robert Milligan, who had managed his family's Jamaica sugar plantations. He became outraged at loss...
1 memorial
May Fair Hotel
A luxury hotel, built on the site of the grounds of Devonshire House. opened in 1927 with King George V and Queen Mary in attendance.
1 memorial
Theodore H. Bryant
Co-owner and director of the Bryant and May match factory.
1 memorial
District Bank
Founded as Manchester and Liverpool District Bank. Name shortened to District Bank in 1924. 1962 acquired by the National Provincial Bank but traded separately until the 1968 merger with Westminste...
1 memorial
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