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A daughter's birth showing Harry as William Wallace

A daughter's birth showing Harry as William Wallace
 
WHY DID HARRY BIRD CALL HIMSELF 'WALLACE' FROM 1914 TO 1921?


Because he was a Vegetarian and the family used the Reform Diet. The people who followed this regime including Gandhi and George Bernard Shaw called themselves 'Wallaceites' after Mrs C Leigh Hunt Wallace a pioneer in Food Reform. Joseph Wallace had a Reform Bakery in London near to Harry's own shop. Dorothy throughout the first World War whilst she was giving birth to Harry's children was known as Mrs Wallace link to Family in WW1 section

He was also a Theosophist and their headquarters in India inspired him for the name of his first hotel in Torquay Devon
"A sprawling area of beautiful trees and shrubs in the heart of the bustling Chennai city, The Theosophical Society, in ADYAR, is a place one should not miss. Famous for its legendary Banyan tree (more than 5000 years old), underwhich JK (Jiddu Krishnamurthy) had given his world famous discourses."

Possibly the last time Harry & Dorothy used the Wallace name

Possibly the last time Harry & Dorothy used the Wallace name
We are uncertain as to whether anyone in the family changed their names officially
by Deed Poll as we have no records.

Apart from Florence Gertrude Ellen Mazasitisz Powell Wallace BIRD who never did...
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Generally, anybody may call themselves by whatever surname they like. The surname may be changed at any time. There is no need for them to obtain permission before they change their surname. They need not adopt any formal procedure. However, the use of a changed surname must not be to deceive or cause financial loss to another.



Harry Bird prior to 1901 click to read story

Shortly to be updated with new information
1901

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London Telephone Directory Bird 1905

London Telephone Directory Bird 1905
Harry Bird was first listed in the directory at the age of 23, four years before
marrying Gertrude Goldsmith
Two Printers were listed as being on the premises on various electoral roles after 1906
Harry Bird from 1902 click pdf to read story

Harry Bird from 1902