Sir John Blundell Maple and Lady Maple

Social History (Museum of St Albans)

2008.5524

Pair of half tone reproductions of photographs, a cutting from an unidentified magazine, no date given. 263 x 184 mm. A pair of portraits of Sir John Blundell Maple (left) and his wife Lady Maple (right). 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.

PX9413maple.tif

CD 894

Amy Cooke

4) Verulamium Archive Room

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15/04/2008