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Dulwich Society

Categories: Community / Clubs

"Our objects are to create the sense of community that one would hope to find in a good village, to increase awareness of local history and the character that make Dulwich special, to foster an appreciation of open spaces and trees, to introduce the people who live and work here to each other, and to help them to enjoy the atmosphere and life of Dulwich."

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Dulwich Society

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Dulwich Library air raid

Researching these three names Andrew Behan comments: "Ruth Stacey and Walter ...

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Edward Alleyn statue

This sculpture depicts a scene on a stage, in which Alleyn is acting with a y...

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George Webster fountain

{On the north face of the main body, above the water bowl:} To George Webster...

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Other Subjects

Beaumont's Philosophical Institution

Beaumont's Philosophical Institution

Founded in Beaumont Square, Mile End, by Barber Beaumont. Initially called the Eastern Athenaeum, this was created for 'the mental and moral improvement' and benefit of local people. It included a ...

Place, Community / Clubs

2 memorials
Carlton Mansions Housing Co-Operative

Carlton Mansions Housing Co-Operative

A long-running squat. News of evictions prompted some interviews with residents. In 2013 Brixton Blog reported: "Many are professional artists; others work in jobs ranging from retail to community ...

Group, Community / Clubs, Property, Social Welfare

2 memorials
John Hearn

John Hearn

Conservationist. Born in Wapping hospital and known as Ernie. A printer until retirement. He moved to the Waterloo area in the 1960s and found there was a lack of open spaces for walking his dog. T...

Person, Community / Clubs, Gardens / Agriculture

1 memorial
Streatham Society

Streatham Society

A society which aims to raise the awareness and appreciation of its local area, and to maintain and improve the quality of life for all who live and work in Streatham.

Group, Community / Clubs

2 memorials
Sterling Betancourt

Sterling Betancourt

Sterling Betancourt MBE, FRSA is a Trinidad-born pioneer, arranger and musician on the steelpan, a major figure in pioneering the Pan in Europe and the UK and an important pioneer participant in th...

Person, Community / Clubs, Music / songs, Caribbean Islands

1 memorial

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Les Johnson

Les Johnson

Sculptor.  Born and studied in Australia then came to Britain.

Person, Sculpture, Australia

2 memorials
Corporation of the City of London

Corporation of the City of London

The municipal governing body of the City of London. Officially the 'Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London'. In 2006 the name was changed from just 'Corporation of London' to disti...

Group, Commerce, Politics & Administration

186 memorials
Dr Yearsley

Dr Yearsley

W1, Sackville Street, 32

Westminster City Council Dr. James Yearsley, MD, MRCS, LRCP, 1805 - 1869, founded the Metropolitan Ear Institute here in 1838. Mr. Ronn...

1 subject commemorated, 2 creators