The Automobile Association, originally set up to help motorists avoid police speed traps, opened its first office in Fleet Street in 1905.
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Central YMCA
The original Central YMCA on the corner of Great Russell Street was designed by architect R. Plumbe. It opened in 1911 and included halls for meetings, restaurants, a gym, swimming baths, social ro...
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Royal Tunbridge Wells fourth centenary
The town was founded when Dudley, Lord North (1602-77) discovered a mineral spring in the area, and after drinking the water found his ill-health had improved. He persuaded his friends to try it an...
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Queer Heritage
An appellation used on plaques erected by Sexual Avengers commemorating sites of gay events/interest.
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The Arts Club
Private members club founded by, amongst others, Charles Dickens, Anthony Trollope, and Lord Leighton. "This Club is instituted for the purpose of facilitating the social intercourse of those conne...
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David Ivan O'Hara
In his last years dedicated himself to the projects of the community of the Pepys Estate where he lived. Andrew Behan has researched this man:Â Death registration records provide the birth and deat...
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