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
Creations i
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
Southwark Trades Council
From the website: "Each London borough is served by a trade union council (also known as a trades council or TUC). They are registered by the Trades Union Congress. They are organisations consistin...
Group, Community / Clubs, Politics & Administration, Social Welfare
1 memorial
Christmas cards
The first card was designed by John Horsley. The Mail has some pictures of early Christmas cards.
1 memorial
Will Crooks
Trade unionist and politician. Born at 2 Shirbutt Street, Poplar. He helped bring about many local improvements, and in 1891 endorsed representation by the London Trades Council to restrict immigra...
1 memorial
John Donovan
Founder of Friern Barnet & District Local History Society. Lived in Friern Barnet between 1966 and 1995.
1 memorial