A group of evangelical Christians, who worshipped at Holy Trinity Church in Clapham and centred on William Wilberforce, who campaigned for the abolition of slavery and other religious, philanthropic and moral causes. The name, the Clapham Sect, was not used until 1844. See the Holy Trinity memorial for a list of the 10 important members.
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Clapham Sect
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Clapham Sect - SW11
The Clapham Sect. Members of the British anti-slavery movement met at Batters...
Holy Trinity Clapham - Wilberforce
William Wilberforce and 'the Clapham Sect' worshipped in this church. Their ...
Rev and Dr Venn
Venn Street, SW4 The Reverend John Venn (1759 - 1813), after whom this street...
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Sydney Simmons
From Parish of Frien Barnet: "... born in Okehampton, Devon ... made a fortune from a patent carpet cleaning process. By 1891, Sydney and his wife Annie were living in Friern Barnet at their house ...
2 memorials
Help for Heroes
Charity. Founded as a non-political, non-critical organisation by Bryn and Emma Parry, out of a desire to help the wounded servicemen and women returning from Afghanistan and Iraq.
1 memorial
The Engine Room
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1 memorial
Hannah Primrose, Countess of Rosebery
In 1874, on the death of her father, Mayer de Rothschild, she became the richest woman in Britain. Married 5th Earl of Rosebery, who, after her death, achieved his ambition of becoming Prime Minis...
1 memorial
Richard Green
Ship-owner and philanthropist. Probably born in the family house in Blackwall Yard, Poplar, the son of shipbuilder George Green. After completing his studies, he entered the business which speciali...
1 memorial
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Alexander R. Stokes
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2 memorials
Balham Station bombing - 1
SW12, Balham High Road, Balham Underground Station
Plaque 1 incorrectly states that there were 64 people killed in this incident. The Wandsworth Guardian carries the story of how it was di...
4 subjects commemorated
Entrance to the Rotherhithe Tunnel - south
SE16, Rotherhithe Tunnel entrance
Opened on the same day as the twin arch on the north side of the river. Presumably the dignitaries rode through the tunnel with bands pla...
3 subjects commemorated,
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John Adams-Acton
Sculptor. Born John Adams in Acton and later added the (now) suburb's name to his, not because of pride in his place of birth but to differentiate himself from other artists of the same name. Did...
2 memorials
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