forty one players and staff of Clapton Orient Football Club served with the 17th Bn Middlesex Regiment (The Footballers' Battalion) during WW1.
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players and staff of Clapton Orient Football Club who served in WW1
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Leyton war memorial
When we visited the location, the Cornwell plaque was obscured by wreaths and...
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C. W. Alexander
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
George Ryan
Born Mon{t}serrat. Appears to have been 'pressed' into service in April 1803 in Deptford. Served as an Ordinary Seaman on HMS Victory 11 May 1803 - 15 January 1806 and thus was at the Battle of Tra...
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All Hallows, Barking
The oldest church in the City, founded by the Saxon Abbey of Barking. Built on the site of a Roman building. Expanded and rebuilt several times. A nearby explosion in 1650 demolished the west to...
Missionary work
Individuals and groups were sent to places where a need was seen for Christian instruction, normally in foreign parts. The Moravian Church began sending out missionaries in 1732. The China Inland...
Christ's Hospital
Founded by Edward VI in the remains of Greyfriars Monastery for the education of poor children. The first pupils arrived in November 1552. In 1682 Sir Robert Clayton erected much of the building, d...
Chris Moyes
Born Shropshire. As a student worked as a bus conductor then joined a bus company and worked his way up until he was Chief Executive of the Go Ahead bus company. Appointed OBE for services to tran...
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