Philanthropist. Born James William Condell Fegan in Southampton. He moved to London in 1865 and eventually joined a firm of colonial brokers. He soon became aware of the plight of many young boys living in poverty and destitution, and spent the rest of his life in teaching them and improving their living conditions. This led to his establishing a charitable society and children's home system which were well ahead of their time.
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James Fegan
Mr. Fegan's Homes (incorporated) To the glory of God, and for the welfare of ...
From Wikipedia: a literary award given by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association (ALA). The award is given to the author of the most disting...
Daughter of Lord Paul. She died from leukaemia and the Ambika Paul Foundation which supports charitable causes, was set up in her memory.
Devoted many years of his life to working with young people at Coram's Fields. Died before Spring 1993.
Drowned in the 1898 HMS Albion disaster, aged 12. Buried in grave 1 at the memorial in East London Cemetery.
Author and illustrator. Born Alfred Edmeades Bestall in Mandalay, Burma. He served in the army during WW1, transporting troops in red double-decker buses. Following his studies at the L.C.C. Centra...
Cricket's ruling body. Founded when the first match was played at Lord's cricket ground at Dorset Fields on 1st June 1787. Most county clubs at this time were exclusive clubs for titled men, 'ama...
The Freemasons commissioned this memorial to mark the 300th anniversary of The United Grand Lodge of England in 2017 and the centenary of...
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