Group    From 1882 

Metropolitan Public Gardens Association

A charity for the preservation of public parks and gardens in London. It facilitated the creation of new public open spaces. First chairman was the Earl of Meath. In about 1890 the MPGA was based at 83 Lancaster Gate, W. Another chairman was Fred Cleary.

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This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Metropolitan Public Gardens Association

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Fanny Wilkinson stone

Unveiled by local resident and actor Tim McInnerny. Source: On London.

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This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
Metropolitan Public Gardens Association

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George Allen drinking fountain

With information provided by Paul Frecker (see GMA's page) we found Soho and ...

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Morley's fountain

Erected by Metropolitan Public Gardens Association, 83 Lancaster Gate, at the...

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Passmore Edwards drinking fountain - E8

October 2023 Londonist: Time Machine provided this Heritage of London Trust S...

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Passmore Edwards drinking fountain - N1

We love the elaborately correct use of English: "... in the acquisition of wh...

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Passmore Edwards drinking fountain - SE1

The Christ Church fountain is one of several drinking fountains that Edwards ...

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John 'Jack' Kennedy

John 'Jack' Kennedy

Campaigner. Born in Tipperary. He worked as a bricklayer both in the private sector and then for Islington Council. He was active in the building construction safety campaign and as a London commit...

Person, Community / Clubs, Ireland

1 memorial
James Ogilvy-Webb

James Ogilvy-Webb

Chairman of the Islington Society, 1966 - 1985.

Person, Community / Clubs, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
Russell Henderson

Russell Henderson

Musician. Born Russell Audley Ferdinand Henderson in Belmont, Trinidad. He came to Britain in 1951, and is widely recognised as one of the founding figures of the Notting Hill Carnival. His band ha...

Person, Community / Clubs, Music / songs, Caribbean Islands

1 memorial
Station Hotel, Richmond

Station Hotel, Richmond

This 1893 map (extract here) shows the Station Hotel (P.H.) opposite the station but with no building behind. By 1933 this map show the PH building extending all the way back to Parkshot. The Crawd...

Building, Community / Clubs, Food & Drink, Music / songs

1 memorial
Britain Vietnam Association

Britain Vietnam Association

This non-political, non-commercial association is now known as the Mekong Club. The picture source website gives an account of the history of the association.

Group, Community / Clubs, Vietnam

1 memorial

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Newman Hall

Newman Hall

NW3, Hampstead Square, 8

Opposite is Newman Hall's former home.

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