Famous Furzedonians
The following all lived in, or had a connection with, Furzedown.
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18th Century
Samuel Johnson, David Garrick, Joshua Reynolds, Oliver Goldsmith, Edmund Burke, Charles Burney, Fanny Burney, Guiseppe Baretti, Henry Thrale, Hester Thrale, Queeney Thrale, Francis Barber, Lord Shelburne.
Samuel Johnson, David Garrick, Joshua Reynolds, Oliver Goldsmith, Edmund Burke, Charles Burney, Fanny Burney, Guiseppe Baretti, Henry Thrale, Hester Thrale, Queeney Thrale, Francis Barber, Lord Shelburne.
19th Century
Charles and Mary Seely, Garibaldi, Sir Charles Seely, Henry Doulton, Charles Derry, Mr. Arding, Florence Ricardo, Mrs Cox, James Gully – involved in notorious murder case, Leonard Stokes and Voysey – famous architects of local houses.
Charles and Mary Seely, Garibaldi, Sir Charles Seely, Henry Doulton, Charles Derry, Mr. Arding, Florence Ricardo, Mrs Cox, James Gully – involved in notorious murder case, Leonard Stokes and Voysey – famous architects of local houses.
20th Century
Well-known architect John Seely, Lord Mottistone (who restored many buildings after World War Two, including Lambeth Palace and Charterhouse), Buster Crabb (left) and Doreen Parks – known for their roles in World War Two.
Well-known architect John Seely, Lord Mottistone (who restored many buildings after World War Two, including Lambeth Palace and Charterhouse), Buster Crabb (left) and Doreen Parks – known for their roles in World War Two.