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...
As head of Wandle Valley mapping project he erected the plaque in 2005 and then again, after the fire, in 2011.
Founded as a registered charity by Ivan Saxton who had previously founded the Sir John Barbirolli Commemoration Appeal. Public Memorials Appeal.
One of a list of 26 researchers involved in researching Hester Leggatt's background.
Residents' Association in Purley. Their Facebook page, LeKARA, was created in 2019.
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