18th century London club with political (Whig) and literary interests. Tending to the clandestine it met, at different periods, at the Trumpet Tavern, the Fountain Tavern and at Barn Elms. In summer it met at the Hampstead Flask. Members included: Robert Walpole, William Congreve, John Vanbrugh, Godfrey Kneller, John Churchill the first Duke of Marlborough and his daughters, including Anne Sunderland.
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Grunwick 40
Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Grunwick strike.
2 memorials
Association of Jewish Ex-Servicemen and Women
From their website: "With over 120,000 Jews having served in the British Armed Forces during the World Wars, AJEX JMA is here to ensure that their immense contribution is never forgotten. Our aims ...
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Harmondsworth Vicarage Hall
Demolished after 1972 which is the date of this photo. Forebears says: "the Vicarage Hall, built in the vicarage grounds for parochial purposes in 1885, at a cost of £500, by the Rev. J. C. Taylor...
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Anglo-Texan Society
Founded in London by author Graham Greene, its founding president. The Handbook of Texas gives a good history of the Society. Our thanks to Lori Grossman for providing information.
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Thomas Sheraton
Furniture designer. Born Stockton-on-Tees, co. Durham. Moved to London in 1790 and published furniture design books. Returned to co. Durham in 1799 and became a Baptist minister. His second peri...
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Dead Parrot monument
SE10, King William Walk/Romney Road, Devonport House
Created by artist John Reardon, in homage to the Monty Python's Flying Circus sketch, although It appears to be a sulphur-crested cockato...
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Christmas cards
The first card was designed by John Horsley. The Mail has some pictures of early Christmas cards.
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Emmeline Pankhurst
Born Lancashire. Mother of Christabel, Sylvia, Henry (known as Frank, died aged 4), Adela and Henry (Harry). 1886 the family moved from Manchester to Hampstead Road, London, where she ran a fancy ...
Person, Gender Issues, Politics & Administration, Seriously Famous
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F. Braxton
Either lost his life, or gave distinguished service to the London Fire Brigade, and was buried in the Highgate Cemetery plot between 1884 and 1955.
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