John Watney
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John Watney was Honorary Secretary of the City and Guilds of London Institute for the Advancement of Technical Education
He was the eldest son of John Watney and Susannah Dormay of Mitcham
, Surrey. His uncle was James Watney
, brewer and one time Master of the Mercers' Company
. He was educated at Harrow
and became a solicitor in 1857. In 1864 he married Elizabeth Dendy.
He was appointed as Lieutenant for the City of London, and served for over 30 years Clerk to the Mercers' Company and to the Gresham Committee
, a position fromwhich he retired on 1st February 1907.
He was knighted on June 30, 1900 at Windsor Castle
.
He was the eldest son of John Watney and Susannah Dormay of Mitcham
Mitcham
Mitcham is a district in the south west area of London, in the London Borough of Merton. A suburban area, Mitcham is located on the border of Inner London and Outer London. It is both residentially and financially developed, well served by Transport for London, and home to Mitcham Town Centre,...
, Surrey. His uncle was James Watney
James Watney
James Watney was a brewer and landowner who resided at Haling Park, Croydon, and Beddington, Surrey. He was born to Daniel Watney of Mitcham, Surrey and Mary Galpin , daughter of James Galpin of Mitcham, Surrey...
, brewer and one time Master of the Mercers' Company
Master of the Mercers' Company
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. He was educated at Harrow
Harrow School
Harrow School, commonly known simply as "Harrow", is an English independent school for boys situated in the town of Harrow, in north-west London.. The school is of worldwide renown. There is some evidence that there has been a school on the site since 1243 but the Harrow School we know today was...
and became a solicitor in 1857. In 1864 he married Elizabeth Dendy.
He was appointed as Lieutenant for the City of London, and served for over 30 years Clerk to the Mercers' Company and to the Gresham Committee
Gresham College
Gresham College is an institution of higher learning located at Barnard's Inn Hall off Holborn in central London, England. It was founded in 1597 under the will of Sir Thomas Gresham and today it hosts over 140 free public lectures every year within the City of London.-History:Sir Thomas Gresham,...
, a position fromwhich he retired on 1st February 1907.
He was knighted on June 30, 1900 at Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle is a medieval castle and royal residence in Windsor in the English county of Berkshire, notable for its long association with the British royal family and its architecture. The original castle was built after the Norman invasion by William the Conqueror. Since the time of Henry I it...
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