The Automobile Association, originally set up to help motorists avoid police speed traps, opened its first office in Fleet Street in 1905.
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The Red Flag
A socialist song, written by Jim Connell. (supposedly on a train journey between Charing Cross and New Cross). It is the anthem of the British Labour Party, and is usually sung at the end of their ...
Concept, Community / Clubs, Music / songs, Politics & Administration, Seriously Famous
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Friends of Nunhead Cemetery (FONC)
Founded to represent all those with an interest in the cemetery. The group seeks to promote the conservation and appreciation of the cemetery as a place of remembrance, of historic importance and o...
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Wembley History Society
This group still exists as a charity, but they do not seem keen to give away any information about themselves.
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Pickwick Bicycle Club
The oldest surviving cycling club in the world was founded at Downs Hotel, during the craze for the newly evolving bicycle, just 2 weeks after Charles Dickens died. The founding members honoured hi...
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Tom Thornton
Newspaper proprietor and campaigner. Born in Norwood. He became owner and editor of the Beckenham Journal, and used his influence in helping to establish the Croydon Road Recreation Ground. His pre...
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