Group    From 1985 

Thorney Island Society

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A local conservation and amenity group founded in 1985 (following a campaign to save Old Westminster Library) to protect and represent the interests of residents and businesses in the 'village' of ancient Westminster (originally 'Thorney Island').

In 1985 this organisation campaigned successfully to save the old Westminster Public Library from demolition.

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

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