NEWMAN

Alfred A. (eld. son of S. Newman of Forest Hill, Surrey). b. 1852; art metal worker 19 Maddox st. Regent st. London 1884; did much to revive art iron work and was a craftsman of talent; founded the Old English Smithy in Archer st. Hay market, London, which was a place of fashionable resort in the season; made the wrought iron work for Eaton hall, Cheshire; an art commi ioner and expert for the Folk est one exhibition 1886; his forge at the Inventions’ exhibition 1885 was one of the most interesting sights; took great interest in Anglo Jewish history and made a collection of prints and tracts on the subject; his efforts defeated the proposal to demolish Bevis Marks synagogue 1886. d. 30 West bourne park villas, Bays water, London 21 Jany. 1887. bur. Willesden cemetery 24 Jany. The Jewish Chronicle 28 Jany. 1887 p. 5.