3-065-742 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Mr. Twells, M.P for the City of London, 1874. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. A. Bassano. 'Mr. Philip Twells, of Chase-side House, Enfield, Middlesex, who has been elected M.P. for the City of London, is the youngest son of the late Mr. John Twells, of Darby House, Sunbury, Middlesex, by Mary, daughter of Mr. Joseph Line, of Alum Rock, Warwickshire. He was born in the year 1808, and was educated, under Dr. Russell, at the Charterhouse, and at Worcester College, Oxford, where he took the usual degrees. He was also called to the Bar at Lincoln's Inn, in Easter term, 1834. He is a magistrate for Middlesex, and a Commissioner of Lieutenancy for the City of London. He is now a banker in the City, being a partner in the firm of Messrs. Barclay, Bevan, Tritton, and Co. He now enters Parliament for the first time, having lost his election, though only by a few votes, when he offered himself before for the City at the general election in November, 1868. He is well known in connection with London charities and philanthropic associations'. From "Illustrated London News", 1874.