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Rotary International

An international organisation with the purpose of bringing together business and professional people, to provide humanitarian service, goodwill and peace around the world. It was formed in Chicago by Paul P. Harris, Gustave Loehr, Sylvester Schiele and Hiram E. Shorey. It was called 'rotary', as meetings took place in rotation at members' places of business.

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Rotary International

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Rotary Armillary

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Greenwich Historical Society

Greenwich Historical Society

From the Picture source: "The Greenwich Historical Society began life as the Greenwich Antiquarian Society in 1905, merging with the Lewisham Society in 1919 to become the Greenwich and Lewisham An...

Group, Community / Clubs, History

1 memorial
Oranjehaven

Oranjehaven

A club for Dutchmen who had escaped their occupied country to join the Allied Forces.  The Dutch Wikipedia has some information.  The day of opening may be 2 rather than 6 (sources vary).  The lite...

Building, Community / Clubs, Netherlands

1 memorial
Time and Talents

Time and Talents

Community group. It originated with a group of committed Christian women who deplored the waste and futility of the protected lives of the majority of young girls who were only expected to be decor...

Group, Community / Clubs, Gender Issues, Social Welfare

1 memorial
Richard 'Beau' Nash

Richard 'Beau' Nash

Dandy and leader of fashion. Born in Swansea, he had short-lived careers as a lawyer and in the army. Became 'Master of Ceremonies' in both Bath and Tunbridge Wells. This position covered a number ...

Person, Community / Clubs, Craft / Design, Seriously Famous, Wales

1 memorial