Second World War gives a good description of the story behind these plaques. Each year the fundraising was given a different focus: Communities would have a fund-raising committee which worked with local newspapers local companies and financial institutions. Targets were often met for which these plaques were awarded and often erected in the town hall. Some campaigns were:
Spitfire Fund - 1940
War Weapons Week - June 1941
Warship Week - 24-31 1942 and 15-22 November 1942
Wings for Victory Week - 1 - 8 May 1943
Salute the Soldier Week - 17-24 June 1944
Tanks for Attack Week – unknown
Penny a Week – on-going (but probably finished by now).
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
War Savings Campaign
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Holborn Town Hall - Army
At British Military Badges we found a similar plaque on sale for £250: “Mould...
Holborn Town Hall - RAF
Frinton & Walton agree with our thoughts that the “McM” probably indicate...
Other Subjects
Mr Fegan's Homes
James Fegan set up his first children's home in Deptford, South London in 1870. Others were opened in Greenwich, Southwark, Goudhurst and one in Westminster, known as the Red Lamp, which maybe was ...
1 memorial
Charles John Peele
Founder of the Peele Almshouses, built in memory of his mother, Helen Peele. From A Rotherhithe Blog: "Charles Peele was a partner in Brandram's at the time. According to the London Gazette of Ap...
1 memorial
Grand Order of Water Rats
Show business charity with headquarters at The Water Rats Public House in the Gray's Inn Road.
8 memorials
Dudley Francis Fortescue
Liberal politician. The third son of Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue. Married his first cousin and had no children. Lady Winifred Fortescue was his cousin John's wife and Lady Emily Fortescue wa...
1 memorial
Richard Green
Ship-owner and philanthropist. Probably born in the family house in Blackwall Yard, Poplar, the son of shipbuilder George Green. After completing his studies, he entered the business which speciali...
1 memorial
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