Group    From 1891 

Japan Society in Britain

Categories: Community / Clubs

Countries: Japan

From the picture source: "The Japan Society is the leading  independent body in the United Kingdom dedicated to the enhancement of the British-Japanese relationship. With a history stretching back to 1891, its members are committed to promoting deep and lasting understanding between our two countries."

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This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Japan Society in Britain

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Japanese Garden - Holland Park

Another plaque, further along the path reads: The Empress and I, as well as s...

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This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
Japan Society in Britain

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Japanese students at UCL

The monument is made of fine-grained gabbro, polished to a black, mirror-like...

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Nazareth House

Nazareth House

In 1850, Dr. Nicholas Wiseman became concerned about the plight of the aged, orphans and abandoned children in London. He appealed to a recently formed religious order in France which took care of ...

Building, Benefactor, Community / Clubs, Religion

1 memorial
Globe Town

Globe Town

Area of London, approximately within Bethnal Green, Bow and Stepney Green. It was established to provide for the expanding population of Huguenot and Irish silk weavers. A track running north from ...

Place, Community / Clubs

1 memorial
John Hearn

John Hearn

Conservationist. Born in Wapping hospital and known as Ernie. A printer until retirement. He moved to the Waterloo area in the 1960s and found there was a lack of open spaces for walking his dog. T...

Person, Community / Clubs, Gardens / Agriculture

1 memorial
Duke of Wellington's Discharged and Demobilised Soldiers and Sailors Benevolent Club

Duke of Wellington's Discharged and Demobilised Soldiers and Sailors Benevolent Club

Group who frequented the Duke of Wellington public house in Cyprus Street, and erected the Cyprus Street memorial. The pub closed in 2005 and has been converted into residential use.

Group, Community / Clubs, History

1 memorial

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Frieze of Parnassus - Michelangelo - painter

Frieze of Parnassus - Michelangelo - painter

SW7, Kensington Road

The monument, officially titled the Prince Consort National Memorial, celebrates Victorian achievement and Prince Albert's passions and i...

1 subject commemorated, 1 creator
Morley mosaics - KEW - Margaret Mellor

Morley mosaics - KEW - Margaret Mellor

SE1, King Edward Walk, Morley College

These 10 portrait mosaics are the result of a project by Morley College to celebrate the achievements of significant women who have lived...

1 subject commemorated, 3 creators
Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey

Henry Grey, 3rd Earl Grey

Secretary of State for the Colonies 1846-52.

Person, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
Anchor Iron Wharf - history

Anchor Iron Wharf - history

SE10, Ballast Quay, By 4 - 6

{On the base of the monument:} Anchor Iron Wharf In 964 King Edgar granted this land to the abbey of St Peter's in Ghent, Flanders. Henry...

10 subjects commemorated, 2 creators
King George's Fields Foundation

King George's Fields Foundation

After the death of King George V the Lord Mayor of London set up a committee to decide on a suitable national memorial. It was decided to erect just one statue and create a number of playing fields...

Group, Gardens / Agriculture, Royalty, Sport / Games

9 memorials