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Peckham Society

Categories: Community / Clubs, History

A society that exists to encourage interest in, and to care for the environment and history of Peckham and the surrounding area.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Peckham Society

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David Sheppard

Lord David Sheppard, 1929 - 2005, England cricket captain, Bishop of Woolwich...

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Nunhead Lane V1 rocket

In memory of the 24 people who died from a V1 missile strike at this site on ...

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William Griggs

Pioneer photo lithographer, William Griggs, 1832 - 1911, lived and worked her...

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William Harnett Blanch

Historian, William Harnett Blanch, 1836 - 1900, lived here. Peckham Society

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Other Subjects

Czechoslovak Air Force Association

Czechoslovak Air Force Association

When Czechoslovakia was occupied by the Nazis, more than two thousand Czech airmen joined the Royal Air Force to fight the Germans, and many took part in the Battle of Britain.

Group, Armed Forces, Aviation, Community / Clubs, Czechoslovakia

1 memorial
Basil Marsden Smedley

Basil Marsden Smedley

Barrister and local politician in Chelsea. Born and lived his entire adult life in Chelsea.  At the age of 16 lost the use of his right arm. Member of Chelsea Borough Council 1928 until his death. ...

Person, Community / Clubs, Politics & Administration

2 memorials
Sybil Phoenix OBE

Sybil Phoenix OBE

Born Sybil Theodora Phoenix Marshall in British Guiana (now Guyana). Community worker, the first black woman to be awarded the MBE, in 1973. Was Mayor of Lewisham. See EachOneTeachOne for more info.

Person, Community / Clubs, Race Issues

1 memorial
Acton History Group
3 memorials

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22nd Battalion (The Queens)

22nd Battalion (The Queens)

London unit which served in WW1.

Group, Armed Forces

1 memorial
F. & H. F. Higgs

F. & H. F. Higgs

Building firm, active at least 1890 - 1909.

Group, Property

2 memorials
Julian Stocks
1 memorial
Robin Waterston

Robin Waterston

SE18, Repository Road, Royal Artillery Barracks

The flowers behind the 'No Entry' sign are tributes to the murdered soldier Lee Rigby. We are sure that in time we will be back here to s...

1 subject commemorated, 1 creator