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Margaret Simpson (seated) c.1908. Luard Road3 Luard Road, Stanmore
History of 3 Luard Road
The photo shows Margaret (Peggy) Simpson née Amery (seated). O J McDermott (Sidney dentist standing behind her), his wife May McDermott (in chair) and Malcolm Maclean Simpson in front. According to a note from CM in 2025, the photograph was taken about 1908 during the McDermott’s world trip. The McDermotts are believed to be related to the Simpsons. Malcolm Maclean Simpson’s parents were Robert Simpson and Jane Freebody Rowe of 17 High Street Thanet. One of Malcolm’s brothers was the character actor, Ivan Freebody Simpson, who went to Hollywood. Ivan was also a talented artist.
1911
Malcolm Maclean Simpson, 43, hide and skin merchant, born Margate
Margaret Louise Simpson, 43, born London
Lily Lofts, servant, 21, born Cambridge
1935
R S Williamson MA, Vice-Prin. Univ. Training College for Scvhoolmasters
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