Born near Belgrave Square. The Earl of Meath was actively engaged in social and philanthropic work. He was the first chairman of the Young Men's Friendly Society, first President of the British College of Physical Education, and founder and first President of the Lads' Drill Association. Lord Meath was also the first chairman of both the London County Council Parks Committee and the Metropolitan Public Gardens Association.
In 1903 he created Empire Day, cleverly designed to coincide with Queen Victoria's birthday, on May 24. In 1958 it was renamed Commonwealth Day.
Died at his sister's home at 40 Eaton Square.
There is a memorial window dedicated to him in St. Paul's Cathedral, London.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Reginald Brabazon, 12th Earl Meath, KP
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Reginald Brabazon, 12th Earl Meath
The memorial was designed by Hermon Cawthra RA and unveiled in 1934. It is gr...
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William George Spencer Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire
The "Bachelor Duke" after whom the Cavendish banana was named. Born Paris, son of the 5th Duke, who died in 1811. Had a strong interest in gardening and agriculture and gave his estates a lot of a...
2 memorials
Harold Nicolson
Diplomat and politician. Born as Harold George Nicolson at the British legation, Tehran in what was then Persia. Joined the diplomatic service in 1909 and served in various posts. Entered parliamen...
Person, Gardens / Agriculture, Literature, Politics & Administration, Germany, Iran/Persia, Spain, Turkey
1 memorial
8 memorials
Coram's Fields
The memorial at the entrance to these fields tells how this playground came into existence. It is the only public space in London where adults are not allowed without children.
3 memorials
Geoffrey Mills
Valuation surveyor involved in the creation of Burgess Park. He was piloting a Cessna 172 light aircraft when it crashed in a field near Biggin Hill Airfield, Kent. Three colleagues from work were ...
1 memorial
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Bowler plaque - Shuttle and Bobbins
E1, Folgate Street
The plaque shows a shuttle and two bobbins, representing the local weaving trade. It is placed close to Dennis Severs' House and was made...
2 subjects commemorated,
1 creator
Brixton Brady
E9, Morning Lane
3rd April 1965 - 18th September 2006. Loving you always my Love Brixton, Lord. Your BBorisLover
2 subjects commemorated,
1 creator
Sir John Kirk
WC1, John Street, 32
31-32 John Street is known as John Kirk House and in April 2012 is being converted into apartments, see Banbury Ball.
1 subject commemorated
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