Marylebone Association for Improving the Dwellings of the Industrious Classes

Marylebone Association for Improving the Dwellings of the Industrious Classes

Incorporated by royal charter in 1854, possibly on 7th April. Still operating in 1928.

Group, Philanthropy, Property, Social Welfare

1 memorial
Matchgirls' strike

Matchgirls' strike

A strike of the women and teenage girls working at the Bryant and May Factory. Annie Besant had published an article about the poor working conditions at the factory, 'White Slavery in London'. Thi...

Event, Gender Issues, Industry, Social Welfare

5 memorials
James & Margaret McCurrey

James & Margaret McCurrey

Early & devoted workers in the Chelsea Temperance Society.  Parents of Robert.  We found a McCurrey grave in Brompton (pt1) cemetery which we believe holds Margaret, James and their son Robert....

Group, Social Welfare

1 memorial
Margaret McMillan

Margaret McMillan

Socialist propogandist and educationalist. Born at Throgg's Neck, Westchester county, New York. Both her parents were from Scotland, and the family returned there when her father died. She attended...

Person, Education, Social Welfare, Scotland, USA

1 memorial
Rachel McMillan

Rachel McMillan

Health visitor and educator. Born at Throggs Neck, Westchester county, New York. Both her parents were from Scotland, and the family returned there when her father died. She and her sister Margaret...

Person, Education, Social Welfare, USA

1 memorial
Reginald Brabazon, 12th Earl Meath, KP

Reginald Brabazon, 12th Earl Meath, KP

Born near Belgrave Square. The Earl of Meath was actively engaged in social and philanthropic work. He was the first chairman of the Young Men's Friendly Society, first President of the British Col...

Person, Gardens / Agriculture, Philanthropy, Social Welfare

1 memorial
Margaret Mellor

Margaret Mellor

As a Waterloo resident Margaret worked from about 1972 on community planning in Waterloo.  Her main aims have been to increase social housing for families and green open space for everyone.  She co...

Person, Gardens / Agriculture, Social Welfare

1 memorial
Metropolitan Asylums Board

Metropolitan Asylums Board

A campaign by Florence Nightingale and Edwin Chadwick led to the establishment of this board.   It dealt with London's sick poor (but excluding those in Penge, for some reason), those with infectio...

Group, Social Welfare

1 memorial
Metropolitan Benefit Societies Asylum

Metropolitan Benefit Societies Asylum

The MBSA was created by John Christopher Bowles to 'afford an asylum for the reception of aged and infirm members of Friendly Societies' who lived in or near London.  Patrons were Queen Victoria an...

Group, Social Welfare

1 memorial
Mr J Minchin

Mr J Minchin

Trustee of the Putney Pest House Charity, 1862.

Person, Politics & Administration, Social Welfare

1 memorial
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