Originally founded as the Kew Union. It seeks to enhance the beauty of Kew and preserve its heritage. It reviews all planning applications in Kew, with special regard to the architectural integrity and heritage of the neighbourhood, and plays an active role in the improvement of local amenities.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Kew Society
Opened in 1912, Kew Gardens station footbridge is an early and rare British e...
A local group dedicated to the economic, environmental and social regeneration of the area.
Group, Community / Clubs, Gardens / Agriculture, Social Welfare
Active in 1986 but it seems dormant now, 2022.
President of the Rotary Club of Enfield and local horticulturist.
Eccentric landlady of the Turk's Head Wapping during WW2 - stayed open all hours for service personnel seeking news of their loved ones.
Artists' colour manufacturer. Established by William Reeves (1739–1803). It has had a number of names, always including "Reeves" until ownership passed to Wilhelm Becker, through Colart Fine Art an...
Alan Bennett's first west end play, set in St Albion's public school (the title is taken from the school song of Harrow public school). It is an allegory of Britain from the end of World War I.
Richard Joseph Hughes CBE was an Australian journalist who spent much of his life in the Far East as correspondent for The Times and other publications. Generally considered to be a British spy and...
Person, Espionage, Journalism / Publishing, Australia, China/Hong Kong
The school was founded 1688. This building was constructed in 1709 and was used by the school until 1926. Purchased by the National Trust in 1954 who use it as a gift shop and information centre.
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