The Ancient Order of Druids sprung out of a surge of interest in the 18th century in all things related to ancient Britain, such as Stonehenge. Henry Hurle organised the Ancient Order along the lines of freemasonry but, these Druids, they are a disputatious bunch and a splinter group, the United Order of Druids, was formed in 1839. By WW1 there were 5 Druid sects and we lose patience with them. The Picture Source website provides some interesting information.
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Ancient Order of Druids
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Catholic Apostolic Church
The Amwell Society say ". . . an eccentric sect which petered out in the 20th century because its priesthood depended on heredity. What was planned as its cathedral is now the University of Londo...
Robert Billing, Bishop of Bedford
Bishop of Bedford, 1888 -1898. Preceded by William Walsham How (1823 - 1897) who we think may be the father of George Augustus Mayo How (the one with the Memorial Gateway). WWH is the right generat...
Robert Smith
Protestant martyr. Before his execution,he wrote to his wife Anne: “Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ be with you dear wife, now and for ever, amen, and prev...
Westminster Abbey
Officially, The Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster. According to tradition, there has been a religious establishment on the site since the seventh century. Construction of the present bui...
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St Mark's Little Army - names
SE5, Cobourg Road, 103
We thought the last line may be a quotation but we cannot find it anywhere. It would be interesting to know if the Warriors Chapel has su...
Sir Godfrey Kneller
Portrait painter. His set of portraits of Kit-Cat Club members is on display in the National Portrait Gallery.
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