International organization that brings together scholars and public figures to work toward reducing the danger of armed conflict and to seek solutions to global security threats. Founded by Joseph Rotblat and Bertrand Russell in Pugwash, Nova Scotia, Canada, following the release of the Russell–Einstein Manifesto in 1955.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs
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Sir Joseph Rotblat
Sir Joseph Rotblat, KCMG, CBE, FRS (1908 - 2005) one of Poland's finest sons,...
Other Subjects
Winston Churchill
Prime Minister 1940 - 45 and 1951 - 55. Born Blenheim Palace, near Woodstock, Oxford, into an aristocratic family. His father was the son of the Duke of Marlborough, and his mother was born in Broo...
Person, Politics & Administration, Race Issues, Seriously Famous
29 memorials
Minnie Lansbury
Suffragette and Poplar alderman. Daughter-in-law to George Lansbury. Her early death was brought about by being imprisoned, with other councillors, for refusing to levy a full rate, and catching pn...
5 memorials
Charles W. Toms
One of the Deacons at the Wandsworth chapel who provided lectures and popular entertainments during the week for the working classes. Active in 1883. Is it possible that he could be the Charles W. ...
1 memorial
Eric Pickles
MP and Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government.
1 memorial
Henry Gage Spicer
Chairman of the paper manufacturers Spicers, Ltd, and Associated Companies. 1933 Sheriff of Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire. Owned a country estate, 'Holmwood', Sawston, Cambridge (but we can fi...
3 memorials
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Lewis H. Isaacs
Architect. Born Manchester (or Lancaster depending on source) as Lewis Henry Isaacs. In 1860 he was living in London and appointed Captain in the 40th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps. 1872 he was p...
1 memorial
Tony Hancock
TW11, Thames Walkway, Behind Broom Road
These plaques were originally located on the buildings of the Teddington Studios in Broom Road. The studios were closed and demolished in...
1 subject commemorated,
1 creator
Newbery Medal
From Wikipedia: a literary award given by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association (ALA). The award is given to the author of the most disting...
1 memorial
Buddy Bear
The Buddy Bear project was conceived in Berlin by Klaus and Eva Herlitz and Roman Stoblin (a bear was chosen as it is a symbol on the city's coat of arms). There are now similar statues in many cit...
1 memorial
Essex Street, House & grounds
The site now covered by Essex Street and Devereux Court was once Essex House and grounds, named after Robert, Earl of Essex, Queen Elizabeth's favourite, who also led a rebellion against her which ...
1 memorial