The first card was designed by John Horsley. The Mail has some pictures of early Christmas cards.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Christmas cards
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Sir Henry Cole - NW3
Sir Henry Cole lived here 1879 - 1880. He originated the custom of sending Ch...
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William Prangnell
Publican of the Goat in Boots probably from 1884 - 1895, overseeing the rebuilding in 1887. Andrew Behan has kindly carried out some research on this man: William Prangnell was born in October 184...
Croydon Council
We think the "Croydon's Heritage" plaques must be erected by a section of Croydon Council. Certainly the Picture source website refers to the heritage plaques.
Croydon South Rotary Club
Rotary clubs were founded to encourage fellowship amongst members of local business communities.
Scouting for Boys
A book on boy scout training written by Robert Baden-Powell. It was originally published in six fortnightly instalments and contained information on 'self-survival', based on his boyhood experience...
Rhaune Laslett-O'Brien
Lived most of her life in and around West London. After WW2 the housing conditions, the poverty and the racial mix in Notting Hill brought out her skills as a community champion. In 1965 she intr...
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