Sir Henry Cole - NW3

Civil Servant and Inventor

Born 15th July 1808
Died 18th April 1882

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Sir Henry Cole lived here 1879 - 1880.
He originated the custom of sending Christmas cards and was largely responsible for the foundation of the Kensington Museum. He was also a great postal reformer.

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3 Elm Row, London, NW3

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