Mining engineer and co-founder of Rotary International. Born in Carlinville, Illinois. He moved to Chicago, where he met Paul Harris, Silvester Schiele and Hiram Shorey, and on the 23rd February 1905, hosted the first Rotary meeting.
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Gustavus Loehr
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Cancer sufferer and fund raiser. Bradley Lynch was born on 20 March 1972, his birth being registered in the 2nd quarter of 1972 in the Stepney registration district. His mother's maiden name was Ay...
Founded by John Fleming and A. F. "Peggy" Bettinson. First president Hugh Cecil Lowther, Fifth Earl of Lonsdale. It became the home of modern glove boxing, with bouts taking place in silence, after...
Formed with the purpose of preserving the history of Creekmouth Village.
This non-political, non-commercial association is now known as the Mekong Club. The picture source website gives an account of the history of the association.
Our colleague, Andrew Behan, has researched the name of Howard Morley and is convinced this is our man. Howard Morley was born on 8 November 1846, the fourth of the eight children of Samuel Morley...
Salon hostess, philanthropist, and author. Born as Ellen Julia Teed at Madras. Educated in England. Her family bought property in Stanmore in 1835. 1840 married Robert Hollond. His wealth enable t...
The Greenwich Society aims to make Greenwich a better place for all who live and work here, to promote the town's heritage, to improve its amenities and to make it attractive to visitors.
A railway company which came into being when the Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway changed its name in anticipation of the opening of its London extension. It was eventually grouped in...
Conductor, nick-named "Flash Harry" in recognition of his dapper appearance and flamboyant style.
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