Downing street, in which the Prime Minister of Britain has his residence, was named after Sir George Downing, “ a sidcr with all times and changes, skilled in the common cant, and a preacher occasionally.” He was sent by Cromwell to Holland as Resident there. After the Restoration he espoused the King’s cause, _ and was knighted and elected M.P. in IG6I.
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Evening Star, Issue 19126, 18 December 1925, Page 12
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60Page 12 Advertisements Column 1 Evening Star, Issue 19126, 18 December 1925, Page 12
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