1807: James Bradlaugh, a younger son of a blacksmith in Brandeston, Sussex, arrived in London with his family. He settled and opened a gunsmith shop at 4 Parson’s Court, Bride Lane, off Fleet Street.
1811: Charles Bradlaugh (Sr.) born in London. His father James Bradlaugh died of Tuberculosis less than six months later.
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