Group    From 1901 

Kew Society

Categories: Community / Clubs, History

Originally founded as the Kew Union. It seeks to enhance the beauty of Kew and preserve its heritage. It reviews all planning applications in Kew, with special regard to the architectural integrity and heritage of the neighbourhood, and plays an active role in the improvement of local amenities.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Kew Society

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Kew Gardens Station footbridge

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Association of Jewish Refugees

Association of Jewish Refugees

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Group, Children, Community / Clubs, Religion

5 memorials
Hayes Literary Society

Hayes Literary Society

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Group, Community / Clubs, Literature

1 memorial
Jak Beula Dodd

Jak Beula Dodd

Born St Mary's Hospital Paddington, to parents who were both from Jamaica, John Bubeula Dodd is commonly known as Jak Beula. He is a British entrepreneur and cultural activist of Caribbean heritage...

Person, Community / Clubs, Race Issues, Sculpture

2 memorials
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
Albion Tavern

Albion Tavern

26 Russell Street (previously Great Russel Street).  Pubs History lists licencees from 1848 but it dates back to the 18th century at least.  Closed by 1922.

Building, Community / Clubs, Food & Drink

1 memorial