Media    From 1843 

Christmas cards

Categories: Community / Clubs

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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Deptford History Group

Deptford History Group

2012: we can find no information about this group, so possibly it is no longer active.

Group, Community / Clubs

1 memorial
Anglo-Texan Society

Anglo-Texan Society

Founded in London by author Graham Greene, its founding president.  The Handbook of Texas gives a good history of the Society.  Our thanks to Lori Grossman for providing information.

Group, Commerce, Community / Clubs, USA

1 memorial
United Wards Club of the City of London

United Wards Club of the City of London

Both the picture source website and the City of London explain what this is. It was founded at The Bell, Carter Lane by Joseph Newbon.

Group, Community / Clubs

1 memorial
La Gioconda / Giaconda

La Gioconda / Giaconda

Back in the 1960s this was the place where would-be future pop icons hung out.  We've found references to: Marc Bolan, The Kinks, The Rolling Stones, Donovan, Small Faces, Elton John, Jimi Hendrix,...

Group, Community / Clubs, Food & Drink, Music / songs

1 memorial
Charles A Muller

Charles A Muller

Chairman of the Anglo-Argentine Society in 1991.

Person, Community / Clubs

1 memorial