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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Sydney Powell

Sydney Powell

Former chairman of the Chiswick Parochial Charities.

Person, Benefactor, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
Metropolitan Drinking Fountain and Cattle Trough Association

Metropolitan Drinking Fountain and Cattle Trough Association

Started by Samuel Gurney MP and the barrister, Edward Thomas Wakefield. Founded as the Metropolitan Free Drinking Fountain Association it changed its name to include cattle troughs in 1867.  London...

Group, Benefactor, Animals, Food & Drink

37 memorials
Sir Charles James Freake

Sir Charles James Freake

Architect, builder and patron of the arts.

Person, Architecture, Benefactor, Property

1 memorial