John Finlay's will was proved On This Day 14 January 1832. He died in November 1831 and lived at Park Cottage Kings Road Chelsea. He previously lived in Streatham and was the Headmaster of Streatham Academy
(John Finlay by Samuel William Reynolds, after Laurence Joseph Cossé (1819) NPG D3692 © National Portrait Gallery)
Streatham Academy, also known as Streatham School was one of the established older academies in Streatham.
The school opened in 1785 in grounds facing Streatham Common on Streatham High Road and it is claimed that Lord Byron was an old boy, carving his initials on an outbuilding. It was demolished in 1925 and replaced by shops and flats.
(Lambeth Archives)
(John Finlay by Samuel William Reynolds, after Laurence Joseph Cossé (1819) NPG D3692 © National Portrait Gallery)
Streatham Academy, also known as Streatham School was one of the established older academies in Streatham.
The school opened in 1785 in grounds facing Streatham Common on Streatham High Road and it is claimed that Lord Byron was an old boy, carving his initials on an outbuilding. It was demolished in 1925 and replaced by shops and flats.
(Lambeth Archives)
