Person    | Male  Born 11/10/1821  Died 6/11/1905

Sir George Williams

Founder of the Young Men's Christian Association. Born Somerset. Died in a hotel in Torquay.

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Sir George Williams

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Sir George Williams

In the photograph of the current building the plaque is behind the portico.

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YMCA

Williams was working as a buyer at Hitchcock, Rogers & Co., a large retai...

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Crystal Palace Foundation

Crystal Palace Foundation

Dedicated to preserving the history of the Crystal Palace.

Group, Community / Clubs, History

3 memorials
Beryl Brownsword

Beryl Brownsword

Architect and conservationist. After WW2 she worked in the architectural practice run by Richard Sheppard. She was particularly active in the Bedford Park Society where she monitored planning appli...

Person, Architecture, Community / Clubs

1 memorial
Bexley Civic Society

Bexley Civic Society

Environmental group. Founded in the 1970s with the objectives to improve the local environment, protect the green belt, eliminate street clutter and protect wildlife.

Group, Community / Clubs, Gardens / Agriculture, History

6 memorials
Basil Marsden Smedley

Basil Marsden Smedley

Barrister and local politician in Chelsea. Born and lived his entire adult life in Chelsea.  At the age of 16 lost the use of his right arm. Member of Chelsea Borough Council 1928 until his death. ...

Person, Community / Clubs, Politics & Administration

2 memorials
La Gioconda / Giaconda

La Gioconda / Giaconda

Back in the 1960s this was the place where would-be future pop icons hung out.  We've found references to: Marc Bolan, The Kinks, The Rolling Stones, Donovan, Small Faces, Elton John, Jimi Hendrix,...

Group, Community / Clubs, Food & Drink, Music / songs

1 memorial