Croft, Henry [called the Original Pearly King] (1861–1930), road sweeper and founder of the pearly tradition, was born on 24 May 1861 at St Pancras workhouse, 4 King's Road (later St Pancras Way), Somers Town, London, the son of Henry Croft (1828/9–1871?)...
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Croft, Henry [called the Original Pearly King] (1861–1930), road sweeper and founder of the pearly tradition
Philip Carter
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Croft, Henry (1861–1930)
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Henry Croft (1861–1930) by unknown artist, c.1930 © Mary Evans Picture Library