Mrs Maple and Sir John Maple [parents of Sir John Blundell Maple]

Social History (Museum of St Albans)

2008.5523

Pair of half tone reproductions of photographs, a cutting from an unidentified magazine, no date given. 256 x 168 mm. A pair of portraits of Mrs Maple (left) and Mr John Maple (right), the parents of Sir John Blundell Maple. Sir John Blundell Maple (1845 - 1903) made his fortune through the Maple furniture business, which he founded. He was also a racehorse owner. He lived in Childwickbury, near St Albans and founded the Sisters Hospital and Clarence Park in St Albans. He was a good friend of the future Edward VII, and MP for Dulwich.

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CD 894

Amy Cooke

4) Verulamium Archive Room

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15/04/2008