Group    From 1895 

British Empire League

Formed in London with the purpose of promoting trade, communication, defence, etc. between the UK and the various colonies and India. We can find little information about the BEL; it may even still exist.

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British Empire League

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Captain James Cook statue

The original inscription stopped after "New Zealand." In 1928 the British Em...

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John Spedan Lewis

John Spedan Lewis

Retailer and industrial reformer. Born in Marylebone, the son of John Lewis. His second name was derived by reversing the names of Ann Speed, the maiden aunt who raised his father. He was given con...

Person, Benefactor, Commerce

1 memorial
Pubs in Time

Pubs in Time

A scheme developed by The Campaign for Real Ale for erecting plaques on public houses that have featured in significant events in history.

Group, Commerce, Community / Clubs, Food & Drink, History

2 memorials
London Tea History Association

London Tea History Association

Founded to record and commemorate over 335 years of the World’s tea trade in London. Feb 2018 City Matters reported that "a statue recognising the City’s pivotal position in the tea trade planned ...

Group, Commerce, Food & Drink, History

3 memorials
Bedford Tavern

Bedford Tavern

Famous for the balloon ascents from its Tea Gardens.

Place, Commerce, Food & Drink

1 memorial