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Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Commonwealth War Graves Commission

An organisation of six member states whose function is to mark, record and maintain the graves and places of commemoration of the Commonwealth of Nations military service members who died in the two World Wars. It is also responsible for commemorating Commonwealth civilians who died as a result of enemy action during WW2.

Founded by Sir Fabian Ware in 1917 as the Imperial War Graves Commission, it changed to its present name in 1960.

If you are interested in who is eligible to be listed on a war memorial have a look at R. E. Booth - who died in a collision on the River Thames near Richmond.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Commonwealth War Graves Commission

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Abney Park - CWGC war memorial

The screen wall at the back, south, of the memorial carries a number of bronz...

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Southern Syncopated Orchestra

Southern Syncopated Orchestra

Jazz band. Founded by Will Marion Cook, the all-black band included performers from many areas including the U.S.A., the Caribbean and Ghana. They became extremely popular throughout Europe and per...

Group, Music / songs, Caribbean Islands, Ghana, USA

2 memorials
Swedish Chamber of Commerce

Swedish Chamber of Commerce

The subject of a London Chamber was first discussed in early 1906, when a number of meetings regarding the arrangement of a Swedish exhibition, led to the establishment of the Swedish Chamber of Co...

Group, Commerce, Politics & Administration, Sweden

1 memorial
Canal & River Trust

Canal & River Trust

From their website: "We're the charity who look after and bring to life 2,000 miles of waterways, because we believe that life is better by water." Canal & River Trust took over the guardiansh...

Group, Gardens / Agriculture, Transport

1 memorial
National Secular Society

National Secular Society

Campaign promoting secularism and the separation of church and state. Founded by Charles Bradlaugh in 1866. Member of Humanists International.

Group, Religion

1 memorial