The first card was designed by John Horsley. The Mail has some pictures of early Christmas cards.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Christmas cards
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Sir Henry Cole - NW3
Sir Henry Cole lived here 1879 - 1880. He originated the custom of sending Ch...
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Samuel Pepys Club
Formed as a dining club for eminent Pepys admirers and still limited in number, currently to 140 in the UK and 14 abroad.
1 memorial
Wandsworth Fire Service Old Comrades Association
Admittedly the badge is for an overseas contingent rather than Wandsworth but it's lovely, and the source website gives: "In 1938 the Auxiliary Fire Service was formed. The formation of the NFS wou...
2 memorials
Brixton Society
From their website: "We help shape the future of Brixton by working to understand our history and built environment. To do this we hold regular meetings, lead heritage walks, and produce publicatio...
1 memorial
Central YMCA
The original Central YMCA on the corner of Great Russell Street was designed by architect R. Plumbe. It opened in 1911 and included halls for meetings, restaurants, a gym, swimming baths, social ro...
1 memorial
Eagle Hut
From Heritage Images (link now dead): "The Eagle Hut was designed as a centre for soldiers on leave in London during the First World War, providing accommodation and food. A group of soldiers, incl...
1 memorial
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