Group    From 1973 

The Westcombe Society

Categories: Community / Clubs

'A fully independent amenity group which aims to forge links within the community to make the area a better place for all who live and work there'.

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

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The Westcombe Society

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Andrew Gibb drinking fountain and shelter

{On the (non-working) drinking fountain, on the top surface on the north side...

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The Boltons Association

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Pubs in Time

Pubs in Time

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R. J. Wren

Founder and Chair of the Arctic Campaign Memorial Trust.

Person, Community / Clubs, History

1 memorial

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Jas. Gray

Jas. Gray

Resident of the Central Ward, Hendon who served and died in WW1.

Person, Armed Forces

War dead, WW1
1 memorial
William Wilberforce (abolitionist)

William Wilberforce (abolitionist)

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Person, Philanthropy, Politics & Administration, Race Issues, Seriously Famous

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Bedford Music Halls, Old and New

Bedford Music Halls, Old and New

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1 memorial
Lady Stanley of Alderley

Lady Stanley of Alderley

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Person, Benefactor, Education

1 memorial
A. Symons Eccles, MB

A. Symons Eccles, MB

Medical Board in the St John Ambulance Brigade, Metropolitan Corps, 1889-1900. Honorary Associate in the Order of St John. The Brigade's first Honorary Surgeon.

Person, Emergency Services, Medicine, Politics & Administration

1 memorial