Prebendary Wilson Carlile, 1847 - 1942, founder of the Church Army, lived here.
Greater London Council
W8, Sheffield Terrace, 32 - 34
Chesterton at 32. Carlile at 34, behind the scaffolding.
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Prebendary Wilson Carlile
A Christian evangelical organisation founded by Reverend Wilson Carlile. Unli...
Born Brixton. In 1882 founded the Church Army, an evangelical organisation ai...
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Prebendary Wilson Carlile
Replaced the LCC. The GLC was abolished, some say, because Mrs Thatcher could...
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Prebendary Wilson Carlile
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