The Parish Church of St John-at-Hampstead

Thomas Wells THORPE

  • Born: c1851
  • Died: 1943
  • Grave/memorial: P086-87

Brewer. Son of a brewer from Boston, Lincs. Became head brewer of Manns in London (1902), then Chairman of Mann, Crossman & Paulin. He introduced technical changes in brewing methods and new brown ales, and was a co-founder of the Van Horse Parade in Regents Park. Lived at 52 Reddington Road (1908 – 1943).

Reference: Buried in Hampstead, Camden History Society 1986
Additional research by the 2012 project team