Founded by Elizabeth Finn, now called Elizabeth Finn Care.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Distressed Gentlefolk's Aid Association
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Distressed Gentlefolk's Aid Association
Founded here by Elizabeth and Constance Finn, the Distressed Gentlefolk's Aid...
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Sanctuary Housing Association
The Sanctuary Housing Association manages homes across England and Scotland, providing general rented, sheltered and home ownership accommodation.
1 memorial
Jewish Board of Guardians
The Board of Guardians and Trustees for the Relief of the Jewish Poor Registered (known as the Jewish Board of Guardians) provided help for those who had been in the country for over six months. F...
1 memorial
Octavia Housing
Not-for-profit organisation with a strong track record in social housing and providing care services. Originated as Horace Street Trust and became a model for many subsequent housing associations. ...
7 memorials
Disabled Soldiers & Sailors (Hackney) Foundation
Also known as War Seal (Hackney) Foundation, this scheme was inspired by Sir Oswald Stoll's War Seal Mansions. The Foundation was formed after WW1 by G. F. J. Macleod, after a meeting held at Hackn...
2 memorials
Diss Street, Vaughan Estate - foundation
We are delighted that the Terraces Tenements and Tower Blocks project researched the Housing Committee minutes and found this photograph. The Housing Committee are probably the people at the back ...
1 memorial
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New Mermaid Tavern, Mare Street
This section of Mare Street was at the time known as Church Street. The area around was the Mermaid Gardens which were used for balloon flights, amongst other things. The (old) Mermaid Tavern was...
1 memorial
Frank Matcham
Theatre architect. Born Newton Abbot, Devon. Never qualified as an architect but designed at least 80 theatres and did some work on about the same number again. About 24 of his theatres survive rea...
10 memorials
St Mary Bothaw
'Bothaw' derived from 'boathouse', which makes sense when you remember that before the Embankment was built the Thames used be be a lot closer. In existence by 1279, it was destroyed in the Great ...
1 memorial
Jon Pertwee
Actor. Born 3 Sheffield Terrace, Kensington. Having served in the Royal Navy and the Naval Intelligence Division during WW2 he became widely known during his 18 years (1959–77) playing Chief Petty...
Person, Cinema, Theatre, TV & Radio, USA
3 memorials
Spencer John Bent, VC
Awarded the VC for his heroism on 1-2 November 1914, age 23, while serving in the East Lancashire Regiment. "...he took command, and with great presence of mind and coolness, succeeded in holding h...
War served, WW1
1 memorial
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