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Burma Campaign

Fought in the former British colony of Burma (now Myanmar), primarily between the forces of the British Empire and China, with support from the United States, against the invading forces of Japan, ...

Event, Armed Forces, Burma

1 memorial

Golden wedding of Archbishop Davidson and Edith Tait

Randall Thomas Davidson and Edith Tait married in 1878. Davidson resigned as Archbishop of Caterbury on their Golden Wedding anniversary.

Event, Friend / family

1 memorial

Dulwich Library air raid

The bomb actually fell on Woodwarde Road opposite Dulwich Library, killing three people and destroying the post office.

Event, Tragedy

1 memorial

Crooked Billet - V2 attack

The attack happened when the pub was full of people enjoying a night out. Twenty seven were killed and dozens were seriously injured.

Event, Tragedy

1 memorial

Columbia Market

In 1868, the area being a notorious slum, Angela Burdett-Coutts had Columbia Market built as a covered food market with 400 stalls. But for various reasons it was not a success, and after being use...

Event, Property, Social Welfare, Food & Drink