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Commissioners of Sewers

Categories: Social Welfare

The City of London was well in advance of other parts of London when it came to sewerage.

This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Commissioners of Sewers

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St Olave, Silver Street - road widened

St. Olave’s Silver Street. This churchyard was thrown back and the road widen...

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Mrs Catherine Smithies

Mrs Catherine Smithies

Born as Catherine Bywater. Founded the Band of Mercy movement in Britain. She also campaigned against slavery but we can find no details. Her home, Earlham Grove House, built c.1865, has also been...

Person, Animals, Philanthropy, Race Issues, Social Welfare

1 memorial
Margaret Ethel MacDonald

Margaret Ethel MacDonald

Feminist and social reformer. Daughter of John & Margaret Gladstone. Born 17 Pembridge Square, her mother dying soon after. Brought up to do good works, she became a socialist, joined the Labou...

Person, Gender Issues, Politics & Administration, Social Welfare

1 memorial
Missions to Seamen Institute

Missions to Seamen Institute

From Port Cities: " ... the Missions to Seamen organization {was} founded in 1856. Its task was to coordinate the work of various Anglican ministries on behalf of seamen.  The organization's most o...

Group, Social Welfare

1 memorial
William Ewart

William Ewart

Politician. Born at 7 Queen Square, Liverpool. Entered parliament in 1828. He played a leading part in humanitarian reforms, including the abolition of capital punishment for minor offences and of ...

Person, Politics & Administration, Social Welfare

1 memorial
Mr J. Stewart

Mr J. Stewart

Trustee of the Putney Pest House Charity, 1862.

Person, Politics & Administration, Social Welfare

1 memorial