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Event    From 1950 

50 years of Lionism in the British Isles

50 years of Lionism in the British Isles

Lions Clubs International were begun on 7 June 1917 in America by a Chicago businessman. The first Lions Club in the UK was formed in London in 1950. From : "We are one of the largest service organisations in the World. As members of Lions Clubs we volunteer our time and skills to provide selfless, effective, community service to answer the needs that challenge communities. By doing this we enjoy the Fun and Fellowship of serving the community at both Local, National and International levels."

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50 years of Lionism in the British Isles

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Lionism in the British Isles

{Beside a badge with the text: ' L Lions International, We Serve' Cypress Oak...

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Booker Prize

Booker Prize

Literary award. Originally known as the Booker–McConnell Prize, after the company Booker, McConnell Ltd who first sponsored the event. When administration of the prize was transferred to the Booker...

Media, Benefactor, Literature

1 memorial
Alfred Hutchinson

Alfred Hutchinson

Lived at 62 Highbury Park and died on either 14 or 16th (sources differ).  A Highbury Community Association newsletter of 2011 reports on a contemporary search for funds to repair the clock. Seems ...

Person, Benefactor

1 memorial
William Vincent

William Vincent

Schoolar and theologian. Born Limehouse. Educated at Westminster School. Headmaster of Westminster School 1788-1802. Dean of Westminster 1803-15. Responsible for enclosing what is now Vincent Squar...

Person, Benefactor, Education, Religion

1 memorial
Frank George Fabian Jeffery

Frank George Fabian Jeffery

Kelly's Beckenham Directory for 1916 lists a Frank Jeffery as the manager of London City & Midland Bank Limited 241 Beckenham Road. He seemed to be a good match for the Stanley Halls portrait p...

Person, Benefactor, Education

1 memorial