Founded by Douglas Macmillan as the Society for the Prevention and Relief of Cancer, it has operated under several name, including Macmillan Cancer Relief. There are over 3,000 Macmillan Nurses throughout Britain, providing palliative care to cancer sufferers.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Macmillan Cancer Support
Douglas Macmillan, 1884 - 1969, founder of Macmillan Cancer Relief, lived her...
"J. W." does not give us much to go on. Possibly John Waggett who set up a water fountain in Notting Hill?
Benefactor. The 'Carpinter' on the plaque is thought to indicate his livelihood rather than his surname.
First vicar of St Clements Noting Dale. Purchased the land and also contributed to the construction of the church. About St Clement's AIM25 gives: "The first incumbent was the Reverend Arthur Dalg...
John Light was born on 27 April 1967, the son of Dennis H. Light (b.1931) and Betty Lilian Light née James (b.1934). His birth was registered in the 2nd quarter of 1967 in the Plymouth registration...
Greater London Council James Elroy Flecker, 1884-1915, poet and dramatist was born here.
The plaque can be seen in our photo, above the left-most car.
A Grade II* listed building. It was built by a carpenter, Charles March, and is a rare example of a 'hollow-post' mill. It continued in use until 1864, when the miller was evicted by the Lord of th...
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