Civic Trust

Civic Trust

From the picture source website: " founded in 1957 by Duncan Sandys, a British politician, and the former son-in-law of Sir Winston Churchill. It campaigned to make better places for people to live...

Group, Architecture, Community / Clubs

3 memorials
Clapham Common deep shelter

Clapham Common deep shelter

This was one of several deep shelters built under Northern Line underground stations during WW2. See The Drum for more information. The Blitz was over by the time this shelter was completed so ins...

Place, Community / Clubs, Food & Drink, USA

1 memorial
Clapham fire station

Clapham fire station

Designed by Edward Cresy (architect, 1792–1858). In the days before telephones, the service provided by the local brigade was not known for its rapid response. If there were a fire, the address of ...

Building, Community / Clubs

1 memorial
The Clapham Society

The Clapham Society

A society founded with the aim of improving the quality of life in Clapham and to strengthen its identity and sense of community. Initiated a Green Plaque Scheme in 2011 to commemorate interesting...

Group, Community / Clubs, History

7 memorials
Clapton Pond Neighbourhood Action Group

Clapton Pond Neighbourhood Action Group

This group was originally set up (2003 or earlier) to improve the Clapton Pond park and pond, and the surrounding area.

Group, Community / Clubs

1 memorial
Nobby Clark

Nobby Clark

In 2001-2 Clark was living close to Vauxhall Park and was a member of the Friends of Vauxhall Park.  He restored the model village there. Harry, his son, seems (2021) to be connected with Southwark...

Person, Community / Clubs, Craft / Design

1 memorial
Alec Clifton-Taylor

Alec Clifton-Taylor

Architectural historian, author & broadcaster.  He lived in Kensington most of his life and was President of the Kensington Society from 1978 until his death.

Person, Architecture, Community / Clubs, TV & Radio

1 memorial
Coal Hole Tavern

Coal Hole Tavern

The meeting place of the Wolf Club of which in about 1826 Edmund Kean was a leading member.  Lawrence Silverman tells us that, later, this was the tavern where Renton Nicholson staged his very rude...

Place, Commerce, Community / Clubs, Food & Drink

1 memorial
Coin Street Community Builders

Coin Street Community Builders

From their website: "We are a social enterprise working in Waterloo and North Southwark, London. From a derelict site in 1984, we have created a vibrant, diverse and welcoming place for people to l...

Group, Community / Clubs, Property

2 memorials
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