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Unknown warrior

The idea of a ceremonial burial for an unknown soldier came from a WW1 Army padre, Rev. David Railton.  The French and the British acted on the idea in 1920 and over the years many other countries ...

Person, Armed Forces, Religion

North London Synagogue

From JCR-UK: The Ashkenazi Orthodox congregation formed in approximately 1860 and initially met in a room in Upper Street. Then used rooms at Barnsbury Hall, 2-4 Barnsbury Street, until 1868 when t...

Building, Religion

Swami Vivekananda

Philosopher and sage. Born as Narendra Nath Datta in Calcutta. He became a disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahasa and travelled extensively, mainly to Britain and the U.S.A., promoting his religious be...

Person, Philosophy, Religion, India, USA

Reverend James A. Little

Person, Religion

William Greenwood

Lay brother at London Charterhouse. Taken to Newgate Prison, chained and left to starve to death.

Person, Execution, Religion