A group that focuses on the development and support of LGBT groups, organisations and projects so they can deliver direct services and campaign for individual rights.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
Wandsworth LGBT+ Forum
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My Beautiful Laundrette
Although not specified on the plaque, it was erected by Wandsworth LGBTQ+ Forum.
Oscar Wilde - Clapham Junction
The plaque was unveiled by actor Russell Tovey and Mayor of Wandsworth, Lesli...
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Norah Lyle-Smyth, Norah Smyth
Painter, sculptor, photographer and suffragette. Born Norah Veronica Lyle-Smyth in Cheshire. She was befriended by Sylvia Pankhurst and accompanied her on a speaking tour around Europe. She finance...
Person, Art, Gender Issues, Photography, Politics & Administration, Sculpture, Ireland
2 memorials
Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners
Formed in 1984 by Mark Ashton and his friend Mike Jackson, this group was only wound down in 2015. The London group used the bookshop Gay's the Word as their HQ. The largest fund-raising event was ...
1 memorial
Emily Wilberforce
In 1915 as Central President of the Mothers' Union she initiated the idea of a dedicated building which resulted in the opening of Mary Sumner House in 1925. She resigned as President in 1919. Bo...
1 memorial
Blue Plaque Rebellion
Writing her book 'Eat Sweat Play: How Sport Can Change Our Lives' Anna Kessel, was shocked at the lack of recognition for sportswomen from the past. Hence the Blue Plaque Rebellion, set up with the...
1 memorial
Votes for Women
LSE History gives: "... Frederick and Emmeline Pethick-Lawrence, who owned and edited the WSPU newspaper Votes for Women. Founded in 1907, Votes for Women was printed at the St Clement’s Press on C...
3 memorials
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Sir Orlando Bridgeman
Judge. Lord Keeper. Born Exeter. Lived in Essex Street. Died Teddington. Buried in St Mary with St Alban church where he is featured in a modern window.
1 memorial
Suffragette Fellowship
Founded by Edith How-Martyn to "perpetuate the memory of the pioneers and outstanding events connected with women's emancipation and especially with the militant suffrage campaign, 1905-14, and thu...
1 memorial
Charlton war memorial
SE7, Charlton Church Lane
The lists(totalling 248 names) are all in alphabetical sequence except for the last 21 in the Army list. We note this because it indicate...
War dead | WW1, WW2
252 subjects commemorated
252 subjects commemorated
Dame Elizabeth Lane DBE
Barrister and judge. From First 100 years: "She was the first woman appointed as a judge in the County Court, and the first female High Court judge in England. She is most extraordinary since she h...
1 memorial
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