International Christian charity that seeks to support families worldwide. Founded by Mary Sumner near Winchester, in the parish where her husband was rector. With the support of the Bishop of Winchester it rapidly spread throughout the UK and the British Empire. Formalised as a national organisation in 1896. Queen Victoria became its patron in 1897, her Diamond Jubilee year.
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Mothers' Union
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Mothers' Union - left
To the glory of God and in grateful remembrance of Mary Elizabeth Sumner who ...
Mothers' Union - right
Inaugurated 1915 Emily Wilberforce – Central President This building was er...
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Friends of The Old Palace Croydon
A registered charity founded in the 1960s, with the twin aims of raising money for and organising tours of the old Croydon Palace.
1 memorial
Hindle House Community / Hindle House War Memorial Project
Our plan shows the Hindle House estate with the central Community Centre surrounded by the residential blocks, shaded yellow. 197 flats built in 1938-9 as council flats. A WW2 bomb fell on 18 Septe...
2 memorials
Fire Brigades Union
From their website: "The FBU is one of the UK’s oldest specialist trade unions, with a proud history. Since 1918 the union has supported firefighters, influenced fire safety policy and won improved...
7 memorials
Jeffrey S. Kruger
Entertainment business executive. Born Jeffrey Sonny Krugerkoff. He founded the Flamingo Club in London's West End. Died in Miami, Florida.
1 memorial
Lewisham Locality Fund
Fund provided by Lewisham Council for groups and organisations who can deliver projects which improve the Lewisham Central area.
1 memorial
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Grenfell fire
Just before 1am a fire broke out in the 24-storey Grenfell Tower block of flats. This social housing block was on the north-east edge of the largely wealthy W11 post code, just south of Silchester ...
5 memorials
Charles Thomas Prince Edwards
Charles Thomas Prince Edwards was born on 24 May 1897, one of the five children of Charles Henry Edwards (b.1874) and Fanny Elizabeth Edwards née Edwards (b.1874). His birth was registered in the 2...
War dead non-military, WW2
1 memorial
Pavilion of Remembrance - Newham
E16, North Woolwich Road, Thames Barrier Park
The Thames Barrier Park was opened in 2000. The round hole in the roof of the Pavilion represents a searchlight. In our photo the lady in...
2 subjects commemorated,
1 creator
Minnie Lansbury
Suffragette and Poplar alderman. Daughter-in-law to George Lansbury. Her early death was brought about by being imprisoned, with other councillors, for refusing to levy a full rate, and catching pn...
5 memorials
James Parkinson
Physician, geologist, political activist. Parkinson's disease is his. Born 1 Hoxton Square. Died at home, 3 Pleasant Row, Kingsland Road.
1 memorial
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