Middleton Rayne
| Partial / Incomplete Date | c.1867 |
|---|---|
| Area | West Barnes |
| Copyright 1 | London Borough of Merton |
| Picture Reference | MerMor_People_17-7 |
| Original Format | Photo |
| Photographer / Origin of Photo | Rayne family |
| Notes / History | Middleton was the son of local landowner Edward Rayne. Following his father's sudden death in 1847, he helped his mother to run their West Barnes estate. By 1857 he was a respected member of the Vestry and surveyor of the parish highways. In 1859 Middleton left Britain and began a successful career as a rail engineer in Madras and Allalhabad. |
