Sir Spencer Walpole KCB, FBA was an English historian and civil servant.
The son of Spencer Horace Walpole he was descended from one of the brothers of Robert Walpole. Through his mother he was a grandson of Spencer Perceval.
He came into the free possession of Pitzhanger Manor in 1900 when Frederika, the last aunt on his mother's side, died. He sold the house and the grounds to Ealing Council.
The grounds were developed into a public park, named Walpole Park in his honour.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Spencer Walpole
Walpole Park Opened for the use of the public, 1st May 1901 by the Rt. Hon. L...
Historian, essayist, poet. Â Born Leicestershire but brought up in the Clapham home. Â Spent four years (1834 - 8) as an administrator in India, during which he showed little interest in Indian cultu...
As so often happens, this group was formed to campaign against the proposed demolition of something, in this case Albert Bridge. Thankfully their campaign was successful and they have gone on to si...
Born Homerton. Classical and literary scholar. Although he worked in his cousin’s tobacco manufacturing firm until his retirement, he devoted all his spare time to the study of art, architecture,...
A society that exists to encourage interest in, and to care for the environment and history of Peckham and the surrounding area.
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