Deaths in the 1920s

James Hawker

1836–1921 (age 85)

Leicestershire

James Hawker was a Leicestershire native whose life and contributions to his community merit respectful remembrance.

George Samuel Elliott

1847–1925 (age 78)

Abney Park Cemetery

George Samuel Elliott was a principled politician known for his commitment to social welfare.

Thomas Henry Howard

1849–1923 (age 74)

Abney Park Cemetery

John Lawley

1859–1922 (age 63)

Abney Park Cemetery

John Lawley devoted his life to spiritual leadership with the Salvation Army, offering comfort and guidance across many ...

Maie Ash

1888–1923 (age 35)

Abney Park Cemetery

T. Malcolm Watson

1853–1929 (age 76)

Abney Park Cemetery

T. Malcolm Watson was a thoughtful journalist whose clear, humane reporting kept readers abreast of the most pressing ma...

Arthur Rhys Roberts

1872–1920 (age 48)

Abney Park Cemetery

George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston

1859–1925 (age 66)

Derbyshire

George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston, was a commanding statesman whose leadership spanned imperial administra...

Joseph Rowntree

1836–1925 (age 89)

North Yorkshire

Thomas Whitham

1888–1924 (age 36)

Lancashire

Thomas Whitham was a Lancashire hero whose selfless bravery in battle earned him the Victoria Cross and enduring admirat...

Henry Goudy

1848–1921 (age 73)

Bath

Thomas Grey

1863–1928 (age 65)

Northumberland

Thomas Grey was a Northumbrian poet whose lyrical reflections celebrated the land and people of his region.

Thomas Erskine Holland

1835–1926 (age 91)

Wolvercote Cemetery

Hamo Thornycroft

1850–1925 (age 75)

Wolvercote Cemetery

Hamo Thornycroft was a celebrated sculptor whose innovative works brought new vitality to public memorial art.

Henry William Carless Davis

1874–1928 (age 54)

Wolvercote Cemetery

Louise Imogen Guiney

1861–1920 (age 59)

Wolvercote Cemetery

Louise Imogen Guiney was a graceful writer whose essays and poetry blended spirituality with a deep appreciation for cul...

Stephen Meredyth Edwardes

1873–1927 (age 54)

Wolvercote Cemetery

Jessie Margaret Hope

1870–1920 (age 50)

Wolvercote Cemetery

Jessie Margaret Hope was a compassionate writer whose thoughtful essays supported women through times of change.

Lloyd Charles Sanders

1857–1927 (age 70)

Bournemouth

Sir Henry Wilson, 1st Baronet

1864–1922 (age 58)

St. Paul's Cathedral

Sir Henry Wilson, 1st Baronet, was a Field Marshal and politician whose career embodied dedication to national defence a...

William Edwin Pease

1865–1926 (age 61)

Darlington

Lewis Davies Jones

1851–1928 (age 77)

Bangor

Lewis Davies Jones was a devoted Bangor teacher whose encouragement and civic engagement shaped generations of learners.

Edgar Jacob

1844–1920 (age 76)

St Albans Cathedral

Sir Frank Green, 1st Baronet

1835–1922 (age 87)

Highgate Cemetery

Sir Frank Green's leadership in commerce and civic philanthropy left a lasting mark on his community.

Keith Downes Young

1848–1929 (age 81)

Highgate Cemetery

Charlotte Carmichael Stopes

1840–1929 (age 89)

Highgate Cemetery

Charlotte Carmichael Stopes united scholarly distinction with tireless advocacy for women's rights.

Constance Hallett Bingley

1847–1927 (age 80)

Highgate Cemetery

Charles Neil (1841-1924)

1841–1924 (age 83)

Highgate Cemetery

Charles Neil enriched public discourse with writings that blended clarity of thought and human feeling.

Ellen Terry

1847–1928 (age 81)

St Paul's Church, Covent Garden

Thomas Buchanan

1833–1924 (age 91)

Salisbury Cathedral

Thomas Buchanan's devoted chaplaincy nurtured the spiritual life of Salisbury Cathedral and its community.

Benjamin Fossett Lock

1847–1922 (age 75)

Bridlington

Frederick Drake

1875–1923 (age 48)

Teignmouth

Frederick Drake's stained-glass artistry filled sacred spaces with color and quiet inspiration.

Wilfred Collet

1856–1929 (age 73)

Highgate Cemetery

Davison Dalziel, 1st Baron Dalziel of Wooler

1852–1928 (age 76)

Highgate Cemetery

Davison Dalziel blended business leadership with a thoughtful engagement in the public life of his era.

William Henry

1859–1928 (age 69)

Highgate Cemetery

Henry Roughton Hogg

1846–1923 (age 77)

Highgate Cemetery

Henry Roughton Hogg balanced commercial success with a generous sense of civic duty.

José Carlos Rodrigues

1844–1922 (age 78)

Highgate Cemetery

William Boog Leishman

1865–1926 (age 61)

Highgate Cemetery

William Boog Leishman's medical discoveries offered new hope in the fight against tropical diseases.

Bradford Leslie

1831–1926 (age 95)

Falmouth

Mary Sumner

1828–1921 (age 93)

Winchester Cathedral

Mary Sumner's founding of the Mothers' Union championed family life as a cornerstone of faith.

Sir Frederick Treves, 1st Baronet

1853–1923 (age 70)

Dorchester

George Kennion

1845–1922 (age 77)

Wells Cathedral

George Kennion guided his diocese with a compassionate blend of pastoral care and steady leadership.

Francis Greville, 5th Earl of Warwick

1853–1924 (age 71)

Warwick

Elliot John Brook

1857–1926 (age 69)

Tenby

Elliot John Brook was a steadfast figure in Tenby whose calm dedication to local causes earned him lasting regard.

Haldane MacFall

1860–1928 (age 68)

Highgate Cemetery

Балакшин, Александр Николаевич

1844–1921 (age 77)

Highgate Cemetery

Alexander Balakshin was a businessperson whose thoughtful stewardship of cross-border trade earned him respect in both B...

Robert Jared Bliss Howard

1859–1921 (age 62)

Highgate Cemetery

Arthur Frederick Bettinson

1862–1926 (age 64)

Highgate Cemetery

Arthur Frederick Bettinson was a writer who combined sharp observation with a humane spirit to illuminate the lives of h...

Robert Bright Marston

1853–1927 (age 74)

Highgate Cemetery

Margaret Howard, 2nd Baroness Strathcona and Mount Royal

1854–1926 (age 72)

Highgate Cemetery

Margaret Howard, 2nd Baroness Strathcona and Mount Royal, was a physician and peer whose compassionate leadership inspir...