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L. A. Hayter
Lawrence Ambrose Hayter (13 April 1893 – 30 December 1917) was an English illustrator, Drafter, draughtsman, and writer. He was a significant contributor to ''The Children's Realm'', a children's magazine about vegetarianism published, from 1906 to 1914, by the Vegetarian Federal Union and London Vegetarian Society. Following the outbreak of the First World War, Hayter initially identified as a conscientious objector, before changing his mind and enlisting in the Bedfordshire Regiment, 6th Battalion. He was killed in action in Belgium, in 1917. Biography Lawrence Ambrose Hayter was born on 13 April 1893, in Upper Holloway, London, to Arthur William Hayter, an organ builder, and his wife Edith Rose. At school he was friends with Gerald Bullett and was known for publishing a jellygraphed school magazine, which he edited and illustrated with cartoons. Hayter lived in Letchworth, where he worked as a Drafter, draughtsman. He was engaged to Gladys Cawston, who was a musician. Ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Upper Holloway
Upper Holloway is a district in the London Borough of Islington, London, centred on the upper part of Holloway Road and Junction Road, London, Junction Road. It is served by the Overground at Upper Holloway Station and the Northern Line at Archway Station. History Toponymy The part of the Great North Road through north of the parish of Islington was known as the Holloway by 1307, a name later applied to the communities that formed along it. Upper Holloway is the original designation of the N postcode area, N19 postal district and the term is still used by the Royal Mail. Urban development Upper Holloway was one of several hamlets within the ancient parish of St Mary Islington. As the population of the parish was increasing, the Church of St John Upper Holloway was built to meet local need, using the provisions of the Church Building Act 1818. It was consecrated in 1828 and in 1830 a new ecclesiastical parish was created, beginning the subdivision of the parish of Islington fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
