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Alexandra Palace

The materials used in the construction of the 1861 International Exhibition were sold and re-used in this building. Named after Princess Alexandra, newly married to the Prince of Wales, opened as "...

Place, Community / Clubs, Gardens / Agriculture

Smithfield Market Tenants’ Association

Group, Community / Clubs, Food & Drink

Royal Society

Also known as the Royal Society of London (for the Improvement of Natural Knowledge). A learned society for science, granted a royal charter by King Charles II.  Wren was a founding member. The Soc...

Group, Community / Clubs, Race Issues, Science

Jim McFarland

Jim's daughter Rachelle McFarland has kindly provided this information about her father: "He was born in Coventry and came to London in his youth, to eventually meet my mother. "He has worked for...

Person, Community / Clubs

Plastics Historical Society

First to draw attention to the heritage of the plastics industry and to celebrate all things plastic.

Group, Community / Clubs, History