Born 5th. November 1873 – died 1949. Mayor ( 695th./ 696th.) -1918-1920.He led the Council for 38 years-1910 to 1948. The Civic Centre & Sports Centre among his many activities & achievements. His first employment as a young man was to work in his Father’s brickyard at Highfield ( now part of the University Campus). He received his Knighthood -21st. February 1935. His autobiography – ’38 Years of Public Life In Southampton’ – published-1949, is a compelling history of his life. He lived , worked & cared for Southampton.
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