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Henry H. Glover
Henry Heath Glover (c. 24 May 1827 – 15 June 1904), was an Australian artist and lithographer, commonly known as Harry Glover, or Henry Glover, jun. while his father (also an artist) was alive. History Glover was born in Lambeth, England, the eldest son of Henry "Harry" Glover (c. 1810 – 2 March 1858) and his wife née Gerrard. He served an apprenticeship as lithographer with his father, then gained experience with several London lithographic firms. Sydney George Glover (c. 1828 – 6 January 1908) was a brother. In 1849 the father and two sons emigrated to Australia, arriving in Port Adelaide on the ''Calcutta'' on 23 June 1849. In December 1849 his father took over the licence of Adelaide's Stag Inn, where in October 1851 a brawl broke out which resulted in brother Sydney being charged for manslaughter. The following year Harry joined the gold rush to Victoria, where he spent four years on the diggings, finding time to produce a series of sketches for lithographs which we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lambeth
Lambeth () is a district in South London, England, in the London Borough of Lambeth, historically in the County of Surrey. It is situated south of Charing Cross. The population of the London Borough of Lambeth was 303,086 in 2011. The area experienced some slight growth in the medieval period as part of the manor of Lambeth Palace. By the Victorian era the area had seen significant development as London expanded, with dense industrial, commercial and residential buildings located adjacent to one another. The changes brought by World War II altered much of the fabric of Lambeth. Subsequent development in the late 20th and early 21st centuries has seen an increase in the number of high-rise buildings. The area is home to the International Maritime Organization. Lambeth is home to one of the largest Lusophone, Portuguese-speaking communities in the UK, and is the second most commonly spoken language in Lambeth after English language, English. History Medieval The origins of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canterbury Punch
Canterbury (, ) is a cathedral city and UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated in the heart of the City of Canterbury local government district of Kent, England. It lies on the River Stour. The Archbishop of Canterbury is the primate of the Church of England and the worldwide Anglican Communion owing to the importance of St Augustine, who served as the apostle to the pagan Kingdom of Kent around the turn of the 7th century. The city's cathedral became a major focus of pilgrimage following the 1170 martyrdom of Thomas Becket, although it had already been a well-trodden pilgrim destination since the murder of St Alphege by the men of King Canute in 1012. A journey of pilgrims to Becket's shrine served as the frame for Geoffrey Chaucer's 14th-century classic ''The Canterbury Tales''. Canterbury is a popular tourist destination: consistently one of the most-visited cities in the United Kingdom, the city's economy is heavily reliant upon tourism. The city has been ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
