Trade unionist in the General Post Office (affiliated to the Western District Office).  Became Secretary of the Fawcett Association in 1892, a post from which he was dismissed, together with the chairman William Clery, for lobbying MPs.  Later became the chairman of the Government Workers' Federation.
The plaque claims he founded the Fawcett Association so it seems odd he only became its Secretary 2 years later. Â Perhaps he was a co-founder.
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Wallace Bligh Cheesman
Wallace Bligh Cheesman, 1865 - 1947, founder of the Fawcett Association, live...
MP and journalist.  Born London of a rich banking family; Baron Taunton was his uncle.  Married an actress.  Responsible for the criminalisation of all male homosexual activity; prior to his effort...
Deputy Mayor of Islington and Vice-Chair of Leisure Services until September 1991. Instrumental in the restoration of Grimaldi's grave.
Co-Warden of the Worshipful Company of Fishmongers in 1724.
Chairman of the Building Committee for the Lauderdale Road Synagogue in 1895.
Co-churchwarden at Christ Church, Newgate Street in 1888.
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