Lucy, Henry W. (Henry William), Sir, 1845-1924

Henry W. Lucy was a British writer and philanthropist. Born in Lancashire, he worked as a reporter before moving to London. He continued his career as a journalist for the Daily News and later The Observer; he was also on the staff of Punch, using the pseudonym Toby M.P. He wrote some fiction, but was chiefly a political writer and reporter, known especially for manuals of Parliamentary procedure. He started the Lucy Trusts to provide financial aid for writers, and was knighted in 1909.

From the description of Henry W. Lucy letters, 1893-1912. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 61325290

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