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J. Mackerell
Gave land in commemoration of Nelson in 1905. Great nephew of Isaac Smith through whom, it seems likely, he may have inherited the land of Merton Abbey but how and when he acquired Merton Place a...
Sir Julian Stephen Alfred Hodge
Julian Stephen Alfred Hodge was born 15 October 1904 in Camberwell, the second of the seven children of Alfred Edward Hodge (1882-1950) and Jane Emily Hodge née Simcocks (1877-1946). His birth was ...
Person, Benefactor, Commerce, Emergency Services, Channel Islands, Wales
National Gardens Scheme
Opens (mainly private) gardens to the public to raise money for charity. Grew out of a need to provide finances for retired district nurses.
Elias Davy
Benefactor. Born Circa 1385. A London mercer, he gained the freedom of the city in 1405/1406. In 1443 (supposedly being inspired by Richard Whittington), he began the preparation for his almshouse ...
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History of Wapping Trust
Started in the early 1970s as Wapping Parents Action Group. Transformed into a history group in the early 1980s. More info at What's in Wapping.
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