Lived most of her life in and around West London. After WW2 the housing conditions, the poverty and the racial mix in Notting Hill brought out her skills as a community champion. In 1965 she introduced a week-long Notting Hill street festival in celebration of the cultural mix in the area and was involved in the organisation until the early 70s.
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Rhaune Laslett-O'Brien
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Living Bankside
From their website: "Living Bankside was formally established in 1995, and ever since, it is run by residents for the benefit of residents. At the time of a proposed immense change in the area, inc...
1 memorial
Hampstead Garden Suburb Residents Association
The association is a watchdog for the welfare of the suburb and acts as a strong pressure group. It conveys the views of its members to the Hampstead Garden Suburb Trust, to the Borough of Barnet a...
2 memorials
Fulham 2000
Supporters' organisation formed in difficult times to help Fulham Football Club remain at its historic home. From Moments that made Fulham: "In February 1993, and with Fulham’s lease on the Cott...
1 memorial
Finnish Seamen's Mission
We found a reference to the Mission at the Branch Street address in the Children's Newspaper, 10 June 1933, but apart from that the address given for the Finnish Seamen's Mission and church is alwa...
1 memorial
Shortlands Residents' Association
Aims are to preserve the character and features of the area, and works closely with local councillors, the London Borough of Bromley and other local organisations to take up local issues and concerns.
1 memorial
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