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History of Wapping Trust

Started in the early 1970s as Wapping Parents Action Group. Transformed into a history group in the early 1980s. More info at What's in Wapping.

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History of Wapping Trust

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Captain Bligh - Wapping

William Bligh R.N., F.R.S., who transplanted breadfruit from Tahiti to the We...

Poplar & Stepney Rifles

Poplar & Stepney Rifles Site of the Drill Hall (1860 - 1907) of 26th Midd...

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Croydon South Rotary Club

Rotary clubs were founded to encourage fellowship amongst members of local business communities.

Group, Community / Clubs

4 memorials

President of the Prudential Assurance Company. Born Thomas Charles Dewey in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire. He joined the Prudential Company as a junior clerk and worked his way up. He lived in Bromley, K...

Person, Community / Clubs, Education

1 memorial

Onyx Environmental Trust

We think this group is now (2015) called Veolia.

Group, Community / Clubs, Gardens / Agriculture, Philanthropy

1 memorial

Thomas Dunckerley

Freemason. Following a naval career, he was appointed a Provincial Grand Master. He instituted a national body for Templar masonry, which was made possible by an annuity obtained from King George I...

Person, Armed Forces, Community / Clubs

1 memorial

Arsenal Football Club Supporters

Often referred to as 'Gooners', being a play on the team's nickname of the 'Gunners'.

Group, Community / Clubs, Sport / Games

2 memorials

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Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema

Born as Lorenz Alma Tadema in Friesland, The Netherlands. Painter, famous for his depictions of classical themes. He settled in England in 1870 and was knighted in 1899. Died Kaiserhof Spa, Wiesbad...

Person, Art, Germany, Netherlands

2 memorials

John Pym

Born Somerset Supporter of the Parliamentary cause and MP. Died Derby House (was in Cannon Row, Westminster) and was buried in Westminster Abbey with a state funeral. When Charles II was restored ...

Person, Politics & Administration

1 memorial