Cycling activist. He was known for supporting community and environmental projects in Southwark. For a time he managed school building projects for Southwark Council, before becoming manager of Surrey Docks Farm. For many years he was the voluntary co-ordinator of Southwark Cyclists. Died whilst swimming off Rodiles in Spain.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Barry Mason
The 'statue' represents his passion for cycling. It is topped by a cormorant,...
MiÂgratÂed to LonÂdon in 1971 where he formed the CaÂlypÂso Youth ExÂchange ProÂgramme, orÂganÂisÂing workÂshops with chilÂdren all over the UK and faÂcilÂiÂtatÂing visÂits to LonÂdon by winÂners o...
Person, Community / Clubs, Music / songs, Race Issues, Caribbean Islands
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Medical practitioner and biologist. Born in Ladybank, Fife. He worked on thyroid research at the Royal Free Hospital, with Innes Pearse who he later married. Together they developed the 'Peckham Ex...
"Merle Major is credited with saving {the Notting Hill} Carnival in 1972. ... She was a local woman who stepped up to the task of leading the event when it was facing financial ruin, and was under ...
Person, Community / Clubs, Politics & Administration, Caribbean Islands
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