Deaths in the 1920s

Isabella Skinner Clarke–Keer

1842–1926 (age 84)

Brookwood Cemetery

Pioneering pharmacist who advanced pharmaceutical practice in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Thomas Stanton Lambert

d. 1921

Brookwood Cemetery

Thomas Stanton Lambert was a respected military officer whose compassion and courage inspired his regiment.

Patrick William Adam

1852–1929 (age 77)

North Berwick

Scottish painter who contributed significantly to 19th and early 20th-century art.

Victoria Woodhull

1838–1927 (age 89)

Tewkesbury

Victoria Woodhull was a fearless writer and reformer whose advocacy opened doors for future generations of women.

Michael Logue

1840–1924 (age 84)

St. Patrick's Cathedral

Irish Catholic priest dedicated to pastoral ministry and spiritual leadership.

Patrick O'Donnell

1856–1927 (age 71)

St. Patrick's Cathedral

Patrick O'Donnell was a devout Catholic priest whose steady faith and compassionate care touched countless lives at St. ...

Egerton Leigh

1843–1928 (age 85)

Brompton Cemetery

Military officer dedicated to service and professional excellence.

Jessie Anne Playfair

1847–1927 (age 80)

Brompton Cemetery

Jessie Anne Playfair was a beloved figure known for her quiet generosity and steadfast care for others.

Jessie Fennell

1927–1927 (age 0)

Brompton Cemetery

Early 20th-century resident remembered at Brompton Cemetery.

John Barnes Sparks

1873–1920 (age 47)

Brompton Cemetery

John Barnes Sparks served with distinction in the Royal Navy, earning respect for his steady leadership and care for his...

Carlo Pinoli

1851–1927 (age 76)

Brompton Cemetery

Restaurateur who contributed to hospitality and culinary traditions.

Sam Sothern

1866–1920 (age 54)

Brompton Cemetery

Sam Sothern was a beloved actor whose warmth and dedication enlivened the theatre and inspired younger artists.

Reginald Ronalds

1865–1924 (age 59)

Brompton Cemetery

Reginald Ronalds (1865–1924) was a figure of the late Victorian and Edwardian era.

Albert James Leppoc Cappel

1836–1924 (age 88)

Brompton Cemetery

Albert James Leppoc Cappel was a thoughtful Londoner who cherished community life.

William Henry Allen

1844–1926 (age 82)

Brompton Cemetery

William Henry Allen (1844–1926) was a distinguished manufacturer of the Victorian and Edwardian periods.

Robert Pateman

1839–1924 (age 85)

Brompton Cemetery

Robert Pateman was a versatile actor who delighted Victorian and Edwardian audiences.

Florence Scannell

1847–1922 (age 75)

Brompton Cemetery

Florence Scannell (1847–1922) was an accomplished writer whose literary works enriched the cultural heritage of her er...

Charles Edwyn Vaughan

1854–1922 (age 68)

Chorlton-cum-Hardy

Charles Edwyn Vaughan was a devoted teacher in Chorlton-cum-Hardy who nurtured generations of pupils.

Jessie Penn-Lewis

1861–1927 (age 66)

Reigate

Jessie Penn-Lewis (1861–1927) was a prolific and influential writer of the late Victorian and Edwardian era.

John Godfrey Parry-Thomas

1884–1927 (age 43)

Byfleet

John Godfrey Parry-Thomas was a pioneering engineer whose record pursuits spurred advances in automotive design.

Horace Tabberer Brown

1848–1925 (age 77)

Nunhead Cemetery

Horace Tabberer Brown (1848–1925) was a dedicated chemist whose scientific work contributed to industrial and academic...

Horatio Bryan Donkin

1845–1927 (age 82)

Nunhead Cemetery

Horatio Bryan Donkin was a distinguished medical examiner noted for his exacting service.

Charles Swynnerton

1843–1923 (age 80)

Minchinhampton

Charles Swynnerton (1843–1923) was a devoted missionary whose evangelical work exemplified nineteenth-century Christia...

Francis Aidan Gasquet

1846–1929 (age 83)

Downside Abbey

Francis Aidan Gasquet was a Benedictine librarian and scholar who enriched Catholic historical study.

Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig

1861–1928 (age 67)

Dryburgh Abbey

Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig (1861–1928) was a prominent political and military leader whose decisions shaped early twe...

Edward Glyn

1843–1928 (age 85)

Peterborough Cathedral

Edward Glyn was an Anglican priest whose pastoral leadership left a deep impression on the Peterborough diocese.

James Fitzmaurice-Kelly

1858–1923 (age 65)

West Norwood Cemetery

James Fitzmaurice-Kelly (1858–1923) was a distinguished university teacher whose scholarly work advanced academic know...

Alfred Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe

1865–1922 (age 57)

East Finchley Cemetery

Alfred Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe, transformed British journalism by creating widely read daily papers.

James Roche, 3rd Baron Fermoy

1852–1920 (age 68)

East Finchley Cemetery

James Roche, 3rd Baron Fermoy (1852–1920) was a nobleman and politician whose career reflected aristocratic influence ...

Little Tich

1867–1928 (age 61)

East Finchley Cemetery

Little Tich was a music hall comedian whose quirky performances won the hearts of many.

William Gowland

1842–1922 (age 80)

East Finchley Cemetery

William Gowland (1842–1922) was an accomplished engineer whose technical innovations contributed to industrial progres...

James Boyton

1855–1926 (age 71)

East Finchley Cemetery

James Boyton was a politician committed to civic duty in East Finchley.

Alice Mary Palmer

1859–1922 (age 63)

East Finchley Cemetery

Alice Mary Palmer was a physiologist who made notable contributions to medical science in the late nineteenth century.

Ralph Vivian

1845–1924 (age 79)

East Finchley Cemetery

Ralph Vivian was a respected military officer whose steady leadership inspired those around him.

Annie Royle Taylor

1855–1922 (age 67)

West Norwood Cemetery

Annie Royle Taylor was an evangelist whose missionary work and spiritual dedication shaped her life of service.

Alexander Muirhead

1848–1920 (age 72)

West Norwood Cemetery

Alexander Muirhead was an inventive engineer whose work helped shape early electrical communication.

Alfred Temple

1848–1928 (age 80)

West Norwood Cemetery

Alfred Temple was an art historian whose scholarly contributions advanced the understanding of artistic traditions.

Edward George Honey

1885–1922 (age 37)

West Norwood Cemetery

Edward George Honey was a thoughtful journalist whose prose sought to bring people together in times of trial.

Richard Muir

1857–1924 (age 67)

West Norwood Cemetery

Richard Muir was a barrister whose legal practice and advocacy contributed to the British legal profession.

Robert Applegarth

1834–1924 (age 90)

West Norwood Cemetery

Robert Applegarth was a trade unionist whose calm determination helped advance the rights of workers.

Thomas Bond Sprague

1830–1920 (age 90)

West Norwood Cemetery

Thomas Bond Sprague was a mathematician whose scholarly contributions advanced mathematical knowledge.

William Reay

1858–1929 (age 71)

West Norwood Cemetery

William Reay was a conscientious politician who pursued public service with patience and humility.

Frank Hedges Butler

1855–1928 (age 73)

West Norwood Cemetery

Frank Hedges Butler was an entomologist whose scientific research advanced the study of insects.

Elizabeth Elliot Lawson

1851–1924 (age 73)

West Norwood Cemetery

Elizabeth Elliot Lawson was a warm-hearted presence whose community-minded spirit inspired those who knew her.

Edith O'Gorman

1842–1929 (age 87)

West Norwood Cemetery

Edith O'Gorman was a writer whose literary contributions enriched the cultural landscape of her era.

Leslie Ward

1851–1922 (age 71)

Kensal Green Cemetery

Leslie Ward was an artist whose lively portraits and caricatures captured the personalities of his era with warmth.

Dighton Probyn

1833–1924 (age 91)

Kensal Green Cemetery

Dighton Probyn was a politician whose public service contributed to the civic life of his time.

William Strang

1859–1921 (age 62)

Kensal Green Cemetery

William Strang was a writer whose thoughtful works and encouragement enriched literary circles of his day.

Anna de Brémont

1864–1922 (age 58)

Kensal Green Cemetery

Anna de Brémont was a writer whose literary contributions established her as a notable figure in her era.

Arthur Bourchier

1863–1927 (age 64)

Kensal Green Cemetery

Arthur Bourchier was an actor whose passionate performances and generous mentorship enriched the stage.