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The Theosophical Society

Categories: Community / Clubs, Paranormal

Countries: USA

Formed in New York City by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, Henry Steel Olcott, William Quan Judge and others. The society's initial objective was the study of Occultism, the Cabala and Eastern religions. Its seal incorporates the Swastika (in its original form as a sacred symbol), the Star of David, the Ankh, the Aum and the Ouroboros.

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The Theosophical Society

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Annie Besant - E3

This plaque was lost sometime July 2021 - August 2022. 

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Friends of Kelsey Park

Friends of Kelsey Park

Kelsey Park is in Beckenham, Kent. The objectives of the group are the conservation and protection of the park’s ecology, plants, animals, birds and its beauty. Its intention is to provide educatio...

Group, Community / Clubs, Gardens / Agriculture

1 memorial
Japan Society in Britain

Japan Society in Britain

From the picture source: "The Japan Society is the leading  independent body in the United Kingdom dedicated to the enhancement of the British-Japanese relationship. With a history stretching back ...

Group, Community / Clubs, Japan

2 memorials
White Horse pub

White Horse pub

Pubwiki have a good page on this pub. A tavern has existed here since at least 1690. Known as the White Horse from at least 1745. Rebuilt c.1868-70 and again 1927-8. Closed and was demolished in 20...

Building, Commerce, Community / Clubs, Food & Drink

1 memorial

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Dr Joseph Herman Hertz

Dr Joseph Herman Hertz

Chief Rabbi of the British Empire.  Born Slovakia, then part of Hungary.  When he was aged 11 the family moved to New York.  Worked for a time as a rabbi in Johannesburg.  1911 returned to New York...

Person, Religion, Hungary, South Africa, USA

1 memorial
Viscount John Slim

Viscount John Slim

John Douglas Slim, son of General Slim. 2nd viscount. 1944 joined the army. 1971 made President of the Burma Star Association.  His Wikipedia page gives details of his life and confirms that he di...

Person, Politics & Administration

2 memorials
Beresford Square

Beresford Square

SE18, Beresford Square

Inscriptions for Beresford Square and Woolwich Market are on opposite sides of the arch. 

1 subject commemorated
Michael Tierney

Michael Tierney

Mine host of the Windsor Castle pub in 1990. Distinguished member of the Handlebar Club since 2007.

Person, Commerce, Food & Drink

1 memorial
David Ricardo

David Ricardo

WC1, Gordon Street, 30, Drayton House

To honour the memory of David Ricardo, 1772 - 1823 UCL Department of Economics, founded 1828. Unveiled during the Econometric Society W...

3 subjects commemorated