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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Coin Street Community Builders

Coin Street Community Builders

From their website: "We are a social enterprise working in Waterloo and North Southwark, London. From a derelict site in 1984, we have created a vibrant, diverse and welcoming place for people to l...

Group, Community / Clubs, Property

2 memorials
Totterdown Estate

Totterdown Estate

This was the London County Council's first housing development. A 39 acre site south-west of Tooting Common was identified and purchased in 1900 for £44,238. The site was well placed to cater for w...

Place, Community / Clubs

1 memorial
Natalie Bell

Natalie Bell

Natalie is a community activist playing a vital part in local projects such as Coin Street Community Builders, SE1 United You th Forum, WaCoCo and Friends of St John's Sculpture Garden.  She champi...

Person, Community / Clubs

1 memorial
Hudson's Friends Society of Quilmes

Hudson's Friends Society of Quilmes

We cannot find any information about this group.

Group, Community / Clubs, Argentina

1 memorial
Assoc. Abruzzo-Molise, G.B.

Assoc. Abruzzo-Molise, G.B.

The nearest match we can find is "The Abruzzo and Molise Heritage Society of the Washington, D.C. Area" but it's unlikely that they installed the Tosti plaque in London.

Group, Community / Clubs, Italy

1 memorial

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Dame Margot Fonteyn

Dame Margot Fonteyn

Prima ballerina assoluta.  Born Reigate as Margaret Hookham. As a child lived for a time in Shanghai. Her stage name was based on "Fontes" the name of her mother's paternal family, wealthy Brazilia...

Person, Dance, Seriously Famous, China/Hong Kong, Panama

3 memorials
Henry Thrale

Henry Thrale

Born 1724/1730, son of Ralph. Wealthy by dint of inheriting the Anchor Brewery which he ran 1758-81. MP for Southwark 1765 - 1780. Married Hester - see there for their life together and friendship ...

Person, Food & Drink

1 memorial
W. G. Grace

W. G. Grace

Cricketer and medical practitioner. Born William Gilbert Grace at Clematis House, Downend, Mangotsfield, near Bristol. He started playing first-class cricket for Gloucestershire in 1864. Took his m...

Person, Medicine, Sport / Games, Canada, USA

4 memorials
Irene Handl

Irene Handl

Comedy actor.  Born 13 Leith Mansions, Paddington and grew up in St John's Wood.  Began acting in her mid thirties and was almost never out of work, giving cameo performances in many British films ...

Person, Cinema, Humour, Theatre, TV & Radio

2 memorials