Historian. Born William Edward Hartpole Lecky in Newtonpark, County Dublin, Ireland. Initially he studied to be a priest in the Protestant Church of Ireland, but turned to historiography. His chief work is 'A History of England During the Eighteenth Century' published in parts from 1878 to 1890. Died at his home, 38 Onslow Gardens.
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W. E. H. Lecky
London County Council W.E.H. Lecky, 1838-1903, historian and essayist lived a...
One of a list of 26 researchers involved in researching Hester Leggatt's background.
In 2000 the team included: Rupert Harris, Martin Rodda, Andy Coupe, Jasper Lyon, Matthew Macdonald, Petrina Stroud, Tove Hirth, Jane Knight, Melvyn Rodda, Wil Roberts.
One of a list of 26 researchers involved in researching Hester Leggatt's background.
MBE DFM.  RAF bomber pilot.  Designed the Croydon Aerodrome WW2 memorial and was nstrumental in having it erected.
Founded as a registered charity by Ivan Saxton who had previously founded the Sir John Barbirolli Commemoration Appeal. Public Memorials Appeal.
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