International Christian charity that seeks to support families worldwide. Founded by Mary Sumner near Winchester, in the parish where her husband was rector. With the support of the Bishop of Winchester it rapidly spread throughout the UK and the British Empire. Formalised as a national organisation in 1896. Queen Victoria became its patron in 1897, her Diamond Jubilee year.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Mothers' Union
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Mothers' Union - left
To the glory of God and in grateful remembrance of Mary Elizabeth Sumner who ...
Mothers' Union - right
Inaugurated 1915 Emily Wilberforce – Central President This building was er...
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Friends of Kingston Museum and Heritage Service
Charity supporting heritage in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames.
1 memorial
Ealing YMCA
From West London YMCA : "Our foundations can be found in a prayer meeting held by 13 young people who gathered at 4 Grove Road, Ealing, on 28 July 1870, to inaugurate a local branch of YMCA. From t...
1 memorial
1 memorial
Masonic Lodge of Harmony 255
Depending on different sources, it is the oldest, or second oldest lodge in the Craft Province of Masonry.
2 memorials
Freedom Press
Anarchist publishing house in Whitechapel. Co-founded by Peter Kropotkin as an outlet and meeting place for the radical and anarchist thinkers of the day and has operated, with short breaks, ever s...
Group, Commerce, Community / Clubs, Politics & Administration
3 memorials