Group    From 20/1/1934 

Circus Friends Association

Categories: Community / Clubs, Theatre

Founded, as the Circus Fans' Association, in 1934 at Olympia, with the 'involvement and encouragement of Bertram Mills' Circus, to 'champion the cause of the circus in England, to right injustice, and to promote a good understanding between the circus and the public'.  Our information comes from the National Fairground Archive.

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Circus Friends Association

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Astley's Circus

The plaque is no longer there and actually looks like it was not intended to ...

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Highbury View Tenants Association

Highbury View Tenants Association

There are lots of housing associations in Highbury, but we can't find any specific information about a group with this name. The building on which the plaque is erected is occupied by a sheltered h...

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1 memorial
Nell Deller

Nell Deller

Local community organiser and campaigner. Lived on the Peckwater Estate 1966 - 2003.  A play centre in 1972, some play groups, countless ‘jollies’ to the seaside for tenants - all owe their existen...

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1 memorial
Oxford and St George’s Club / St George’s Settlement

Oxford and St George’s Club / St George’s Settlement

From University of Southampton: "Based in a disused hostel on 125 Cannon Street Road, the Oxford and St George’s Club began in 1914 with a membership of 25 boys. The Club got its name from Basil’s ...

Group, Children, Community / Clubs, Education

2 memorials
Clapton Pond Neighbourhood Action Group

Clapton Pond Neighbourhood Action Group

This group was originally set up (2003 or earlier) to improve the Clapton Pond park and pond, and the surrounding area.

Group, Community / Clubs

1 memorial
Bexley Historical Society

Bexley Historical Society

It aims to foster an interest in all matters of historical significance relating to the Bexley district.

Group, Community / Clubs, History

1 memorial