Henry Hoare, Esq

Henry Hoare, Esq

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Area Mitcham
Picture Reference Mit_​People_​74-1
Original Format Painting
Notes / History Henry Hoare (1750 - 1826) moved to Mitcham in 1786. He was a senior partner in Hoare's Bank, Fleet Street, London.

Whilst living in Mitcham he contributed to village life, helping to manage Sunday Schools, serving as a Vestry official and financing repairs to the parish church.

His memorial in the chancel reads: "a blessing and example to all around him."

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