Created by Reginald Brabazon, cleverly designed to coincide with Queen Victoria's birthday. In 1958 it was renamed Commonwealth Day and in 1977 the date moved to the second Monday in March.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Empire Day
Commemorated ati
Lady Workers' Homes 4 - Mrs Davis
Empire Day was instituted in 1902 on the birthday (24 May) of Queen Victoria ...
Reginald Brabazon, 12th Earl Meath
The memorial was designed by Hermon Cawthra RA and unveiled in 1934. It is gr...
Other Subjects
1805 Club
Founded to preserve monuments and memorials relating to Lord Horatio Nelson and seafarers of the Georgian era, and to promote research into the Royal Navy of the Georgian period.
1 memorial
United Wards Club of the City of London
Both the picture source website and the City of London explain what this is. It was founded at The Bell, Carter Lane by Joseph Newbon.
1 memorial
Joe Meek Society
The Joe Meek Society (formerly Joe Meek Appreciation Society) was formed in the early nineties to remember and celebrate the music and life of legendary sixties record producer and song writer Joe ...
1 memorial
Shepherd's Bush Library
One of a number of libraries founded by the philanthropist John Passmore Edwards. The building fell into disuse after a new library was opened as part of the nearby Westfield London development. It...
1 memorial
Wimbledon Society / John Evelyn Society
Founded by Richardson Evans and others, to 'safeguard the amenities of the Wimbledon district and to promote an interest in local history and wildlife'. It was originally known as the John Evelyn C...
6 memorials
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