Thomas Chamberlen

Thomas Chamberlen (9 February 1842 – 12 August 1912) was a British builder and politician who served as the first Mayor of the Metropolitan Borough of Hammersmith from 1900 to 1902.

Career Chamberlen entered local politics in 1872 as member of both Hammersmith Vestry. Chamberlen also served on the Burial Board for Hammersmith.

In 1895, Chamberlen Brothers reconstructed the Lyric Theatre. in Hammersmith.

From 1891 to 1987, Chamberlen was a commissioner of the Hammersmith Public Library.

In 1900, Chamberlen was unanimously chosen as the borough's first mayor on 16 November 1900. He served two terms from 1900 to 1902.

Death and legacy Chamberlen died on 12 August 1912 in Hammersmith, London. Chamberlen was buried in Margravine Cemetery, Hammersmith at a funeral on 15 August 1912 attended by family, Councillor Frank Mayle, Mayor of Hammersmith and members of the Hammersmith Constitutional Club, the West London Philanthropic Society and the Hammersmith and Arthur Williams Masonic Lodge, as well as a number of residents. The Union Jack at Hammersmith Town Hall was placed at half-mast

Known to some as the "father of Hammersmith" A brass plaque commemorates Chamberlen in St Paul's Church, Hammersmith.