A society devoted to the history of Woolwich, the surrounding area and other historical and conservation matters. It was founded by the local historian William Thomas Vincent.
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Woolwich Antiquarian Society
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Frank Elliston-Erwood
Frank Charles Elliston-Erwood FSA, archaeologist & historian, 1883 - 1968...
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Clapton Pond Neighbourhood Action Group
This group was originally set up (2003 or earlier) to improve the Clapton Pond park and pond, and the surrounding area.
1 memorial
Highbury View Tenants Association
There are lots of housing associations in Highbury, but we can't find any specific information about a group with this name. The building on which the plaque is erected is occupied by a sheltered h...
1 memorial
Kensington Society
"The objects of The Kensington Society are to preserve and improve the amenities of Kensington for the public benefit by stimulating interest in its history and records, promoting good architecture...
5 memorials
Haringey First World War Peace Forum
From HFWWPF: The Haringey First World War Peace Forum was a small working group in north London, researching the conscientious objectors who were associated with the districts of Hornsey, Tottenham...
1 memorial
Ruislip, Northwood & Eastcote Local History Society
A society with the aim to promote the conservation of Ruislip's heritage and to bring the history of the area to life.
1 memorial
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Queen's Head Inn, Southwark
SE1, Borough High Street, 103
The "Queen's Head Inn", owned by the family of John Harvard, founder of Harvard University, formerly stood here. Historic Southwark
3 subjects commemorated,
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Bridge House Estates
Established to maintain London Bridge. Named after Bridge House, the original administrative and maintenance centre located where St Olaf House now is. Originally funded by tolls from London Bridge...
11 memorials
J.A.P. Engineering
Company founded by John Alfred Prestwich. Its engines were used in many famous motorcycle marques and speedway bikes, early aeroplanes, chainsaws, cultivators and light rail maintenance trucks.
1 memorial
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Sivas massacre
2 July 1993 at the Hotel Madimak in Sivas, Turkey, people had gathered for the Pir Sultan Abdal {poet executed c. 1560} festival. A mob set fire to the hotel killing 35 people, mostly Alevi (a loca...
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