A conder, in fishing, was someone who stood on the shore – usually on high ground – and signalled fishing boats as to the direction and location of shoals of fish, such as herrings, mackerel and pilchards.

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  • Charles Conder (1868–1909), English-born Australian artist
  • Claude Reignier Conder (1848–1910) of the Palestine Exploration Fund; grandson of editor & author Josiah Conder
  • James Conder (1761–1823), English businessman and numismatist after whom Conder Tokens are named; son of John Conder, uncle of editor & author Josiah Conder
  • John Conder (1714–1781), nonconformist minister and College President; founder of the Conder family of England
  • Josiah Conder (architect) (1852–1920), architect of European buildings in Japan; grandson of editor & author Josiah Conder
  • Josiah Conder (editor and author) (1789–1855), English editor and author; grandson of John Conder
  • Eustace Rogers Conder (1820–1892), English pastor, author; son of editor & author Josiah Conder

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