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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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
Eastcote Residents Association

Eastcote Residents Association

Representing the inhabitants of Eastcote, West London.

Group, Community / Clubs

1 memorial
Coin Street Community Builders

Coin Street Community Builders

From their website: "We are a social enterprise working in Waterloo and North Southwark, London. From a derelict site in 1984, we have created a vibrant, diverse and welcoming place for people to l...

Group, Community / Clubs, Property

2 memorials
Cy Grant Trust

Cy Grant Trust

A Facebook group remembering the performer Cy Grant.

Group, Community / Clubs

1 memorial

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Arnold James Burton - Beckenham

Arnold James Burton - Beckenham

BR3, High Street, Beckenham, 189, Pizza Express

The 3 black plaques are low down on the pilasters between the windows. 'Tailor Alley' can be seen to the left of our main photo. 'Burton'...

1 subject commemorated, 1 creator
Sir Horace B. Marshall (Junior)

Sir Horace B. Marshall (Junior)

Publisher and newspaper distributor and Lord Mayor of London, 1918–1919.  Born Streatham, son of Sir Horace Brooks Marshall, whose business he joined.  His daughter married J. Arthur Rank.   Searc...

Person, Commerce, Journalism / Publishing, Lord Mayor

2 memorials
The Blitz

The Blitz

During WW2 Britain came under heavy bombing from Germany for 8 months, 1940-1941. This was called 'the Blitz' from the German word Blitzkrieg meaning 'lightning war'. London was particularly badly ...

Event, Tragedy

53 memorials