A social, cultural and political hub for Austrian exiles from the Nazis. The Centre housed a library, restaurant, theatre, political cabaret, concert venue and functioned as a publisher. It also offered advisory services and served as a meeting place for thousands of refugees from Austria. Its first president was Sigmund Freud.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Austrian Centre
The plaque was unveiled by the Austrian Ambassador, Dr. Martin Eichtinger.
Theosophist, women's rights activist, writer and orator and supporter of Irish and Indian self rule. Born Annie Wood at 2 Fish Street Hill. Married, aged 19, Frank Besant (brother to Sir Walter) bu...
Person, Gender Issues, Nationalism, Paranormal, Politics & Administration, India, Ireland
International activist and renowned pan Africanist (favouring the unification of Africa). Born Malcolm Ivan Meredith Nurse in Trinidad. Travelled a lot. but settled in London in 1935. Worked as ...
Person, Nationalism, Politics & Administration, Africa, Caribbean Islands, Ghana
The only reference we can find to this name is a group supporting young Irish musicians and composers. It seems unlikely that they would be connected with the plaque at Brixton Prison.
Wandsworth Ethnic Minority Achievement Service. it works in partnership with schools, governors, parents and colleagues in the Wandsworth Children and Young People's Services Department to ensure h...