Founder of the Kensington Society, lived at 18 Kensington Square. When she failed to stop the replacement of some houses in Young Street with an aggressively modern multi-storey car park she formed the Society and together the community had greater success with future proposals. She was the first Honorary Secretary, a position she held until 1995. She then edited the annual report until 2000, when she became a Vice President of the Society. Died in Kensington.
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Mrs Gay Christiansen
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Gay Christiansen
Davidia Involucrata, presented to Gay Christiansen of 18 Kensington Square, f...
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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.
1 memorial
Tokyo Sherlock Holmes Society
Active in 1953. Initiated by Richard Hughes and also known as the Baritsu Chapter.
1 memorial
Angel Inn, near Smithfield Angel Inn
We can't identify this pub.
1 memorial
Labour Party
Political party founded by Keir Hardie and others.
1 memorial
Sir Joseph Lyons
Sir Joseph Nathaniel Lyons was a pioneer of mass catering. Chairman of J. Lyons and Co. Born Kennington,his father being a Jewish itinerant watch seller. Joseph was apprenticed to an optician. Mov...
1 memorial
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