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Gerald Blunt

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Gerald Blunt

Rector of Chelsea Old Church. Brother of Wilfred Scawen Blunt and father of Reginald, Chelsea historian and founder of the Chelsea Society and also of artist Arthur Cadogan Blunt (1860–1934).

British History On-line confirms that Blunt was the Rector at The Rectory from 1860 and "A. Gerald W. Blunt was the son of Henry Blunt, senior curate of Chelsea Parish (1824–1830) and later Rector of Holy Trinity, Chelsea (1832–1835). Several additions were made to the Rectory during Mr. Gerald Blunt's residence there."

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Gerald Blunt

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Dovehouse Green - Victorian plaque

We think this plaque was probably erected in 1882 when the land was repurpose...

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Young Womens Christian Association

Young Womens Christian Association

From their website: YWCA was founded in 1855 by Miss Emma Robarts and The Hon Mrs Arthur Kinnaird. Miss Robarts started organising groups for young women who were coming to London for the first ti...

Group, Community / Clubs, Religion

1 memorial
The Huguenots

The Huguenots

French Protestants in the 16th and 17th centuries. The name emerged in 1560 but its derivation is unknown.  The faith attracted skilled city workers such as weavers, goldsmiths and fan-makers but p...

Group, Religion, France

9 memorials
Claylands Chapel

Claylands Chapel

Built as a Congregational church and opened on 29 June 1836, this building is at the north corner of Claylands Road and Claylands Place (just south of the Oval). In 1845 it was renovated and capaci...

Building, Religion

1 memorial
Bishop J. B. Lightfoot

Bishop J. B. Lightfoot

Theologian.  Born Liverpool.  Bishop of Durham.  Never married.  Died Bournmouth.

Person, Religion

2 memorials
John Apprice

John Apprice

Burnt at the stake in Bow (or possibly Stratford) for his Protestant beliefs. Blind. Shared a stake with Laverock who chatted with him during their ordeal.

Person, Execution, Religion

1 memorial