Walton House and William Henry Smith blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: Walton House Built in 1861 - 62, by the newsagent William Henry Smith, as his retirement home and named after his father Henry Walton Smith. W. H. Smith lived here until his death in 1865. Recorded plaque organisation: Borough of Bournemouth.

William Henry Smith was a prominent British bookseller and newsagent who founded W.H. Smith & Sons; he built Walton House as his retirement home, reflecting his status and wealth acquired from his successful business ventures.