Henry Lascelles Carr

Henry Lascelles Carr (1841 5 October 1902), known as Lascelles Carr, was a British newspaper proprietor and businessman. Born in Yorkshire, Carr relocated to South Wales where he became a journalist. Carr became editor of the Western Mail and later its owner, before buying the London-based News of the World. Carr was also the Chairman of the Cardiff-based Royal Hotel Company and was a city councillor.

Henry Lascelles Carr
Born
Henry Lascelles Carr

1841
Knottingley, England
Died5 October 1902
CitizenshipBritish
EducationSt Aiden's Anglican College
Alma materKingswood School, Bath
Occupation(s)Journalist and newspaper proprietor
Board member ofRoyal Hotel Company
Spouses
  • Mary Ann
  • Helen Jackson
ChildrenLoftus Lascelles Carr
ParentRev James B Carr and
RelativesEmsley Carr (nephew)
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