Group    From 1956 

The Bourne Society

Categories: Community / Clubs

It takes its name from the streams that follow the lines of the A22 and A23 roads, and meet in Purley. Its objectives are to extend the knowledge of local history in Caterham, Purley and the surrounding areas, and to ensure the preservation of records and objects of historical interest.

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

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The Bourne Society

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Gordon Pirie

Gordon Pirie, 1931 - 1991, South London Harriers and Coulsdon resident, held ...

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Doctor Innes Pearse

Doctor Innes Pearse

Medical practitioner and biologist. Born Innes Hope Pearse in Purley, Surrey. She worked on thyroid research at the Royal Free Hospital, with George Scott Williamson who she later married. Together...

Person, Community / Clubs, Medicine

1 memorial
Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs W. F. R. Stanley

Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs W. F. R. Stanley

The Stanleys, William and Eliza, married on 2 February 1857 (his 28th birthday) and were highly respected by the people of South Norwood, hence the lavishness of the tribute. This photograph was qu...

Event, Community / Clubs

1 memorial
Charles A Muller

Charles A Muller

Chairman of the Anglo-Argentine Society in 1991.

Person, Community / Clubs

1 memorial
Brian Bloice

Brian Bloice

Chairman of the Streatham Society.

Person, Community / Clubs

1 memorial
Sutton and Cheam Society
1 memorial

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Dame Heather Rabbatts

Dame Heather Rabbatts

Lawyer, business woman and broadcaster. Born Jamaica, came to England aged 3. Chief Executive of London Boroughs of Merton and Lambeth, she has been a campaigner against corruption and for human ri...

Person, Politics & Administration, Race Issues, Jamaica

1 memorial
James Balfour

James Balfour

Deputy Chairman, Highways and Public Works Committee

Person, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
Stephen Harwood

Stephen Harwood

Burnt at the stake in Stratford for his Protestant beliefs. A brewer, associated with Fust. Condemned by Bishop Bonner.

Person, Execution, Religion

1 memorial
'All the Year Round'

'All the Year Round'

Charles Dickens' magazine.

Media, Journalism / Publishing

2 memorials
W. Smith

W. Smith

Outdoor Locomotive Department

Person

War dead, WW1
1 memorial