Sir Polydore de Keyser : 91�Թ��, Aiming to capture all memorials in London

Person | Male Born 13/12/1832 Died 14/1/1898

Sir Polydore de Keyser

Categories: Commerce, Lord Mayor, Politics & Administration

Countries: Belgium

Born Belgium. The family moved to London in 1842 and his father established De Keyser's Royal Hotel on the site of what is now Unilever House. The son joined the business and the hotel became the largest hotel in the City. More on this hotel at . 1887 Master of the Company of Spectacle Makers. 1888 the first Catholic Lord Mayor of London since the Reformation. A founder of the Guildhall School of Music. Lived at Cornwall Gardens, Earl's Court.

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Sir Polydore de Keyser

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Smithfield Fish Market opened

This market was opened on November 7th 1888 by the Right Honourable Sir Polyd...

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Summit Furniture

Founded by Chairman William Sieberts.

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East London Toy Factory

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Provident Life Office

A savings bank launched by Barber Beaumont in 1806. We think this went on to become part of Friends Provident. Source: Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.

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