From their website: "The Equiano Society was founded by Arthur Torrington and Samuel B. King in London in November 1996. Its main objective is to publicise and celebrate the life and work of Olaudah Equiano. The society also celebrates and publicises the achievements of Equiano’s contemporaries: Ignatius Sancho, Phillis Wheatley, Ottobah Cugoano, and others who made outstanding contributions to African literary and cultural heritage."
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Olaudah Equiano burial
In memory of Olaudah Equiano aka Gustavus Vassa. Near this place which was pa...
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Historical Society of Ottawa
Formed initially as the Women’s Canadian Historical Society of Ottawa, renamed in 1956. From their website: "To celebrate Ottawa’s centenary in 1926, the Society unveiled a memorial to Lieutenant-...
1 memorial
3 memorials
Ben Caligari
One of a list of 26 researchers involved in researching Hester Leggatt's background.
1 memorial
Jewish East End Celebration Society (JEECS)
From the picture source website: "Our aim is to raise awareness of the history and culture of London's Jewish East End, to preserve what remains and record what has now gone." Note: the symbol the...
2 memorials
Anthony Adolph
Genealogist, writer and broadcaster. Author of a book on Henry Jermyn.
1 memorial
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Edmund Payne
Actor, comedian and singer. Born in Hackney. He used his short stature and malleable features to create a popular comic persona. On stage he was often partnered by George Grossmith junior. See ther...
1 memorial
George Godwin
Architect, journalist and social reformer. Editor of "The Builder". Honorary Secretary to the Executive Committee for the Great Exhibition Memorial. Born in Brompton Terrace, Kensington. Died at h...
Person, Architecture, Journalism / Publishing, Social Welfare
2 memorials
Brady Girls Club and Settlement
E1, Hanbury Street, 192-196, Brady Arts and Community Centre
From Spitalfields Life: "The Brady Girls’ Club ran from 1920 to 1970. Led by Miriam Moses ... – the Club supported the community during t...
1 subject commemorated
Alfred Drury
Born London as Edward Alfred Briscoe Drury. More of his work can be seen on the Old War Office in Whitehall. Ornamental Passions has a good page on it.
6 memorials
Great Synagogue - Old Jewry
We could find nothing on the history of this Great Synagogue but its closure in 1272 was due to the difficulties suffered by the Jews in England leading up to their expulsion in 1290. Medieval Lond...
1 memorial
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