Former boy scouts of Paddington and St Marylebone who died in WW2. At the Charity Commission we learnt that the City of Westminster District Scout Council was registered as a charity in 1962 and r...
In 1865 the Local Government Act 1858 was adopted by the parish of Acton, and a twelve-member local board of health was formed to govern the area. The Parish of Acton became an Urban District in 1...
The company was founded as a manufacturer of guns made in Shotley Bridge, County Durham, by Henry Nock in London when he opened premises in Ludgate Hill. 1804, James Nock was appointed Gun Maker to...
In 1899 the Wilkinson Sword factory moved from the City to Chelsea where it was known as the Oakley works and in 1903-4 it moved to Acton, retaining that name. Chelsea Despite the name, the Chelse...
From Wandsworth Times: "Over 400 local women, children and men died in the bombings in the Second World War." The context is not clear whether this refers to Wandsworth as a whole or just Battersea.
From the magnificent Lost Hospitals of London: "In December 1914 Braeside was accepted by the War Office for use as an auxiliary military hospital. The Braeside V.A.D. Hospital opened in January 19...
The gate memorial was donated by residents to commemorate the 29 suburb residents who died in the Second World War.
Architects. Their projects include work within conservation areas and the alteration and extension of listed buildings.
The managing committee of Norland Square Garden in London, W11.
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