The Equiano Society
Founded by Arthur Torrington and Samuel B. King. Its main objective is to publicise and celebrate the life and work of Olaudah Equiano
Founded by Arthur Torrington and Samuel B. King. Its main objective is to publicise and celebrate the life and work of Olaudah Equiano
Formed in New York City by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, Henry Steel Olcott, William Quan Judge and others. The society's initial objective was the study of Occultism, the Cabala and Eastern religions...
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
Community worker, inspirational community activist, volunteer, & teacher, devoted to ethnic & inter-faith harmony, justice and equality. Born in Wales, he moved to London and worked for sev...
A local conservation and amenity group founded in 1985 (following a campaign to save Old Westminster Library) to protect and represent the interests of residents and businesses in the 'village' of ...
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...
Community group. It originated with a group of committed Christian women who deplored the waste and futility of the protected lives of the majority of young girls who were only expected to be decor...
Active in 1953. Initiated by Richard Hughes and also known as the Baritsu Chapter.
One of the Deacons at the Wandsworth chapel who provided lectures and popular entertainments during the week for the working classes. Active in 1883. Is it possible that he could be the Charles W. ...
From Tony Jauncey: "Tonbridge club in Judd Street was founded after WW2 by a local vicar for the boys of King's Cross and surrounding area, to get them off the street and channel their energy into ...