Event    From 1983  To 1983

Hackney Peace Carnival

Maggie Thatcher in power, the cold war, Anglo-American capitalism, loony-left councillors in Hackney... ah, those were the days.

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Hackney Peace Carnival

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Hackney Peace Carnival Mural

Easteight gives some interesting information about this mural. Mike Jones fin...

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Matchmakers Union

Matchmakers Union

Formed as the Union of Women Match Workers following the matchgirls strike at the Bryant and May factory in Bow. Its first secretary was Annie Besant and by October of 1888, 666 members had been en...

Group, Community / Clubs

1 memorial
Tokyo Sherlock Holmes Society

Tokyo Sherlock Holmes Society

Active in 1953. Initiated by Richard Hughes and also known as the Baritsu Chapter.

Group, Community / Clubs, Literature, Japan

1 memorial
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