William Blanchard Jerrold

1826–1884 (age 58)

Biography

William Blanchard Jerrold was a tireless chronicler of Victorian life whose prose combined sharp social observation with humane concern. As an influential editor and critic, he championed social reform through his writings for Lloyd’s Weekly and brought the world of the theatre and journalism to a wide readership.

He is remembered for his spirited essays and biographies that celebrated creative lives, and his memory rests among other luminaries in West Norwood Cemetery.

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Henry Gastineau
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Raymond Raikes
1910–1998 (age 88)
West Norwood Cemetery
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John Cargill Brough
1834–1872 (age 38)
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William Tite
1798–1873 (age 75)
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James Baldwin Brown
1820–1884 (age 64)
West Norwood Cemetery