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Person    | Male  Born 1928  Died 2016

Anthony Perry

Anthony Perry

Theatre producer, director, writer, and community worker.

First Director of the North Kensington Amenity Trust, 1971-6, the forerunner of what is now the Westway Trust. Through his work in the area, many spaces for the local community were created. Also during this time he  assisted in the development of the Notting Hill Carnival. In 1973 he organised a public meeting to save the Carnival. This was attended by Leslie Palmer who became the new organiser.

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Anthony Perry

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Notting Hill Carnival pioneers

Claimed to be the world's largest blue plaque - and we ain't arguing. Three ...

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Creekmouth Village

Creekmouth Village

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Claire Holder

Claire Holder

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Rotterdam 06.11.1982 Dispuut Lustrum

Rotterdam 06.11.1982 Dispuut Lustrum

The picture probably wasn't taken at this particular event. You really have to go to the memorial page to have this explained.

Event, Community / Clubs, Netherlands

1 memorial
St George's Mission and St Peter's church, Wapping

St George's Mission and St Peter's church, Wapping

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2 memorials
Friends of Kingston Museum and Heritage Service

Friends of Kingston Museum and Heritage Service

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Group, Community / Clubs, History

1 memorial