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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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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Jamestown Settlement

The first permanent English settlement in the Americas, and named by some as the place where the British Empire began.105 so-called 'adventurers' sailed in three ships, the 'Susan Constant', the 'D...

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3 memorials
Dave Squires

Dave Squires

Much-loved street sweeper in the area around Waterloo Station.  Employed by Veolia who were contracted by Lambeth Council.   Died after a long illness.  His coffin was driven through the Lower Mars...

Person, Community / Clubs

1 memorial
Railway Hotel, Harrow

Railway Hotel, Harrow

A three-storey brick Victorian pub.  In the 1950s it was used as a jazz club and by February 1964 an R&B club (the Bluesday) was operating, where played: Long John Baldry, the Bo Street Runners...

Building, Commerce, Community / Clubs, Music / songs

1 memorial
The Keskidee

The Keskidee

Britain's first black arts and cultural centre. Named for a Caribbean singing bird (which seems to sing Qu'est-ce qu'-il dit?), it was founded by Oscar Abrams (1937-96). It had a library, gallery, ...

Place, Community / Clubs

1 memorial
Blitz Club

Blitz Club

A Tuesday night club that attracted students from two nearby art colleges: Central School and St Martins.  Some claim it was the birthplace of New Romanticism.

Group, Community / Clubs, Music / songs

1 memorial