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Douglas Macmillan
Civil servant and charity founder. Born at 12 Cunnock Terrace, Castle Cary, Somerset. The death of his father from cancer inspired him to found the Society for the Prevention and Relief of Cancer, ...
Mrs Gilchrist
Recorded as 'The last Mrs Gilchrist' on the 1887 Rossetti fountain.
Croydon Almshouse Charities
Charity. Formed from the amalgamation of several charities in Croydon to administer the Elis David Almshouses.
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Elias Davy - Duppas Hill
CR0, Duppas Hill Terrace, Elis David Almshouse
This plaque must have originally been erected on the Church Street building, and brought here when the residents moved in 1974.
Bill Owen, MBE
Actor, songwriter. Born London. Wrote that Cliff Richard hit 'Marianne'. Played Compo in 'Last of the Summer Wine'. Died Westminster.
Charles Lightoller
TW1, Duck's Walk, 1
Commander Charles Herbert Lightoller RNR. DSC* {Between an image of a ship's wheel and the flag of the White Star Line:} 1874 - 1952, Ric...
Vice-Admiral Sir Donald Gosling
Served in the Royal Navy in 1944-8. Entered business and was the founding member of a highly successful business partnership that took over National Car Parks, which became the largest car parking...
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