John Smith (Conservative Politician)
Sir John Lindsay Eric Smith, CH, CBE (3 April 1923 – 28 February 2007) was a British banker, Conservative Member of Parliament, and Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire. He was involved with many architectural, industrial and maritime conservation charities. He founded the Landmark Trust in 1965.
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