Group    From 1901 

Kew Society

Categories: Community / Clubs, History

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

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Kew Gardens Station footbridge

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Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation

Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation

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Group, Community / Clubs, History, USA

6 memorials
City of London Cemetery Heritage Trail

City of London Cemetery Heritage Trail

A walk commemorating people buried in the cemetery.

Place, Community / Clubs

1 memorial
Christopher Inn

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Building, Community / Clubs, Food & Drink

1 memorial
Epping Society

Epping Society

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Group, Community / Clubs

1 memorial
Overseas League

Overseas League

The Royal Over-Seas League was founded in 1910 by Sir Evelyn Wrench to foster international understanding and friendship.

Group, Community / Clubs

1 memorial

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Founders' Hall

Founders' Hall

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Building, Liveries & Guilds

3 memorials
Leysian Mission

Leysian Mission

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Group, Religion, Social Welfare

8 memorials
O. Wallis-Stolzle
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
West Ham Stadium

West Ham Stadium

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Place, Sport / Games

1 memorial
Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II

Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II

The twenty-fifth anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II.  This was celebrated all year but particularly on the weekend of 4 and 5 June 1977, the following week and the weekend of the Qu...

Event, Royalty

30 memorials