Deaths in the 1920s

William Trench, 5th Earl of Clancarty

1868–1929 (age 61)

Highgate Cemetery

Robert Hargreaves Rogers

1850–1924 (age 74)

Highgate Cemetery

Robert Hargreaves Rogers was a businessperson whose steady leadership and commitment to fair play left a lasting imprint...

Edward Petronell Manby

1864–1929 (age 65)

Highgate Cemetery

David Brash Dick

1846–1925 (age 79)

Woking

David Brash Dick was an architect whose work in Woking married practical purpose with a genuine appreciation for communi...

Adeline Marie Russell, Duchess of Bedford

1852–1920 (age 68)

Chenies

Thomas Bailey Saunders

1860–1928 (age 68)

Royal Tunbridge Wells

Thomas Bailey Saunders was a translator whose work built quiet bridges between languages, allowing cultures to meet with...

Walter Heape

1855–1929 (age 74)

Royal Tunbridge Wells

Charles S. Romanes

1851–1922 (age 71)

Kelso

Charles S. Romanes was a writer who captured the spirit of his surroundings with steady compassion and keen observation.

Edwin Alderson

1859–1927 (age 68)

Chesterton

Harry Edward Dixey

1853–1927 (age 74)

Malvern

Harry Edward Dixey was a physician celebrated for his steady care and the gentle reassurance he offered every person in ...

William Friese-Greene

1855–1921 (age 66)

Highgate Cemetery

Frank Matcham

1854–1920 (age 66)

Highgate Cemetery

Frank Matcham was an architect who transformed theatrical architecture with magnificent spaces that continue to delight ...

William Abbott Herdman

1858–1924 (age 66)

Highgate Cemetery

William Abbott Herdman was a prominent zoologist whose research advanced marine biology in the late 19th century.

Frank Evelyn Seely

1864–1928 (age 64)

Arnold

Frank Evelyn Seely dedicated his life to the steady wellbeing of Arnold and the people who called it home.

Lucy Clifford

1846–1929 (age 83)

Highgate Cemetery

Lucy Clifford was a prolific Victorian and Edwardian writer known for her novels, stories, and dramatic works.

F. H. Townsend

1868–1920 (age 52)

Highgate Cemetery

F. H. Townsend's humorous illustrations brought light and character to the popular journals of his day.

William Hay Macdowall Hunter Aitken

1841–1927 (age 86)

Norwich Cathedral

William Hay Macdowall Hunter Aitken was a Church of England cleric who served with dedication throughout his ministry.

George Goodwin Kilburne

1839–1924 (age 85)

Highgate Cemetery

George Goodwin Kilburne captured the elegance of everyday moments with patient, luminous brushwork.

Herbert Bartlett

1842–1921 (age 79)

Highgate Cemetery

Herbert Bartlett was an engineer whose technical expertise contributed to professional advancement in the late 19th cent...

Herbert Eaton, 3rd Baron Cheylesmore

1848–1925 (age 77)

Highgate Cemetery

Herbert Eaton, 3rd Baron Cheylesmore, upheld a lifetime of civic duty and compassionate leadership.

Francis Grenfell, 1st Baron Grenfell

1841–1925 (age 84)

Beaconsfield

Francis Grenfell, 1st Baron Grenfell, was a distinguished military officer elevated to the peerage for his service.

Thomas Greer

1853–1928 (age 75)

Ballymoney

Thomas Greer was admired in Ballymoney for his steady legal mind and commitment to the community.

Henry Manners, 8th Duke of Rutland

1852–1925 (age 73)

Belvoir Castle

Henry Manners, 8th Duke of Rutland, was a prominent aristocrat and politician who wielded considerable influence in his ...

Thomas Stow

1842–1929 (age 87)

Grantham

Thomas Stow's devotion to natural history inspired many enthusiasts and preserved the wonder of the English countryside.

Rachel Beer

1858–1927 (age 69)

Highgate Cemetery

Rachel Beer was a pioneering British newspaper editor who became the first woman to edit two major national newspapers s...

Sir Henry Craik, 1st Baronet

1846–1927 (age 81)

Highgate Cemetery

Sir Henry Craik, 1st Baronet, brought principled leadership to the service of Scotland and the wider nation.

Sir John Baddeley, 1st Baronet

1842–1926 (age 84)

Highgate Cemetery

Sir John Baddeley, 1st Baronet, was a distinguished politician whose service earned him a baronetcy.

McKinnon Wood

1855–1927 (age 72)

Highgate Cemetery

McKinnon Wood combined legal training with a thoughtful approach to administration, securing respect across parties.

J. Horace Round

1854–1928 (age 74)

West Bergholt

J. Horace Round was a renowned historian and antiquarian whose scholarly work advanced English historical studies.

Elizabeth Douglas

1840–1923 (age 83)

Buckland Monachorum

Elizabeth Douglas kept the hearth of Buckland Monachorum bright through steadfast care.

William Robertson Nicoll

1851–1923 (age 72)

Highgate Cemetery

William Robertson Nicoll was a prolific Scottish writer and editor whose work influenced literary and religious thought.

William Senior

1837–1920 (age 83)

Highgate Cemetery

William Senior chronicled maritime life with clarity and humanity, leaving a literary legacy for future journalists.

Alexander Wynter Blyth

1844–1921 (age 77)

Highgate Cemetery

Alexander Wynter Blyth was a Victorian-era chemist whose analytical work contributed significantly to the advancement of...

Andrew Carrick Gow

1848–1920 (age 72)

Highgate Cemetery

Painter Andrew Carrick Gow built a reputation for vivid historical scenes that brought the stories of his age to life.

Henry Campbell

1856–1924 (age 68)

Highgate Cemetery

Henry Campbell was a politician who served during a transformative period in British political history.

Robert Edmund Graves

1835–1922 (age 87)

Highgate Cemetery

Librarian Robert Edmund Graves advanced the stewardship and accessibility of the British Museum’s collections.

Sir Frederick Taylor, 1st Baronet

1847–1920 (age 73)

Highgate Cemetery

Sir Frederick Taylor, 1st Baronet, was a physician whose medical expertise and service earned him a baronetcy.

Kate Watts

1848–1924 (age 76)

Highgate Cemetery

Writer Kate Watts championed compassionate causes and brought a steady voice to social reform.

Frances Wycliffe Goodwin

1852–1926 (age 74)

Grasmere

Frances Wycliffe Goodwin was a Victorian-era resident of the Grasmere community.

Hertha Ayrton

1854–1923 (age 69)

Brompton Cemetery

Writer and engineer Hertha Ayrton combined keen scientific insight with elegant prose and advocacy.

Emmeline Pankhurst

1858–1928 (age 70)

Brompton Cemetery

Emmeline Pankhurst was a writer and pioneering advocate for women's suffrage whose words and activism transformed the la...

Alice Foljambe

1880–1922 (age 42)

Coln St. Aldwyns

Writer Alice Foljambe left thoughtful literature marked by empathy and a quiet dedication to service.

John William Godward

1861–1922 (age 61)

Brompton Cemetery

John William Godward was a painter whose artistic contributions reflected the classical and aesthetic movements of his e...

George Ernest Morrison

1862–1920 (age 58)

Brompton Cemetery

Politician George Ernest Morrison was known for his thoughtful engagement with international affairs.

Sir Charles Monro, 1st Baronet

1860–1929 (age 69)

Brompton Cemetery

Sir Charles Monro, 1st Baronet, was a military officer whose distinguished service and leadership earned him a baronetcy...

Frank Lascelles

1841–1920 (age 79)

Brompton Cemetery

Politician Frank Lascelles was a diplomat respected for his tact and steady leadership.

Lionel Monckton

1861–1924 (age 63)

Brompton Cemetery

Lionel Monckton was a writer whose dramatic and literary works contributed to the cultural life of his era.

William Macpherson

1858–1927 (age 69)

Brompton Cemetery

Military physician William Macpherson offered compassionate care and medical guidance throughout his service.

Philip Watts

1846–1926 (age 80)

Brompton Cemetery

Philip Watts was an engineer whose technical innovations contributed to industrial and maritime advancement.

Alfred Taylor Dale

1840–1925 (age 85)

Brompton Cemetery

Naval officer Alfred Taylor Dale devoted himself to leadership and mentorship within the Royal Navy.