International organization that brings together scholars and public figures to work toward reducing the danger of armed conflict and to seek solutions to global security threats. Founded by Joseph Rotblat and Bertrand Russell in Pugwash, Nova Scotia, Canada, following the release of the Russell–Einstein Manifesto in 1955.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs
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Sir Joseph Rotblat
Sir Joseph Rotblat, KCMG, CBE, FRS (1908 - 2005) one of Poland's finest sons,...
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Alfred Edward Reneson Coucher, OBE
Alderman Mayor of St Marylebone, November 1947 - May 1949, for 10 years a London County Councillor. Founder President of the St Marylebone Society. Andrew Behan has kindly provided this research; ...
Barbara Hughes, Councillor
King's Cross Ward Councillor and Mayor of Camden: 1984, 1989 and 2005. Lived in Camden since 1954. Had 3 children, worked for the Post Office/British Telecom and joined the Communication Workers U...
Haringey councillors who served since 1965 and have died.
Haringey Councillors who served since 1965 and have died.
William Petty, Earl of Shelburne, 1st Marquess of Lansdowne
Born Dublin to a wealthy Anglo-Irish family. Opposed to war with America and during his 7 months as Prime Minister he granted independence to the American Colonies. George III called him "the Jesui...
Henry Fox, Baron Holland
First Baron Holland. Held a number of senior posts but never made PM nor gained the earldom that he desired. But he did gain financially from his roles and was not a popular man. Father of Charles ...
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