Thomas Allinson
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Thomas Richard Allinson was an English physician, dietetic reformer, businessman, journalist and vegetarianism activist. He was a proponent of wholemeal bread consumption. His name is still used today
Allinson TR Vanity Fair 1911 10 04
Mahatma Gandhi
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Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist and political ethicist who employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India's independence from Briti
Thomas Allinson
…45.9 km) a day, arriving in London on Saturday, September 12. Allinson was expelled from the Vegetarian Society because of his views on birth control. Mahatma Gandhi, who was studying law in Britain at the time and was also a member of the Vegetarian Society, spoke in favour of Allinson's right to support contraception…
Gandhi in 1931
Gandhi in 1876 at the age of 7
Gandhi (right) with his eldest brother Laxmidas in 1886
Commemorative plaque at 20 Baron's Court Road, Barons Court, London