As so often happens, this group was formed to campaign against the proposed demolition of something, in this case Albert Bridge. Thankfully their campaign was successful and they have gone on to similar campaigns and generally to improve the quality of life in Battersea.
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
Battersea Society
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Donald Swann
Donald Swann, 1923 - 1994, composer, songwriter and entertainer, lived here 1...
Hilda Hewlett
The plaque is located on the site of her first factory which was called the O...
Katherine Mackay Low
Katharine Mackay Low, 1855 - 1923, philanthropist, in whose memory this settl...
Sir George Shearing
Sir George Shearing OBE, 1919 - 2011, jazz pianist and composer. The Batterse...
Other Subjects
Shortlands Residents' Association
Aims are to preserve the character and features of the area, and works closely with local councillors, the London Borough of Bromley and other local organisations to take up local issues and concerns.
1 memorial
Mog Murphy
Eccentric landlady of the Turk's Head Wapping during WW2 - stayed open all hours for service personnel seeking news of their loved ones.
1 memorial
Vernon Hall
It occupied the building that once was Bow Public Library. We can find find no further information about its function, nor who Vernon was.
2 memorials
William Morris Hall
Ben and Charles Buck proposed a home for the socialist, radical and trades union people of Walthamstow in 1903. Funded by workers who bought bricks and organised sponsored bike rides and social eve...
1 memorial
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