Event    From 1950 

50 years of Lionism in the British Isles

Lions Clubs International were begun on 7 June 1917 in America by a Chicago businessman. The first Lions Club in the UK was formed in London in 1950. From LionsMD105: "We are one of the largest service organisations in the World. As members of Lions Clubs we volunteer our time and skills to provide selfless, effective, community service to answer the needs that challenge communities. By doing this we enjoy the Fun and Fellowship of serving the community at both Local, National and International levels."

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50 years of Lionism in the British Isles

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Lionism in the British Isles

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Walter Daniel Cronin

Walter Daniel Cronin

Master of the Innholders 1920 - 21.

Person, Benefactor, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
Jonathan Harmsworth, 4th Viscount Rothermere
2 memorials
Thomas Smith (Tottenham)

Thomas Smith (Tottenham)

From British History Online we've learnt that lordships are something that could be bought and sold. The Tottenham lordships were tied in with Bruce Castle, until Thomas Smith got involved. Smith l...

Person, Benefactor, Politics & Administration, Property

1 memorial