When we first researched this area in 2008 there were three plaques erected by the LGTA; others were erected later so we had to go back. The first three plaques all end with the text "Awards for all". This reminds us of the Dodo in Alice in Wonderland: "Everybody has won and all must have prizes". It seems a particularly perverse motto for plaques, which by their very nature are erected for the select few. However, it actually indicates that the Lottery grants scheme of that name has, at least partially, funded the plaque.
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
Lissenden Gardens Tenants Association
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Alice Zimmern
Alice Zimmern, 1855 - 1939, pioneering advocate for women's education and suf...
Anthony Green
Lissenden Gardens Tenants Association Anthony Green, R.A., artist, lived her...
Haydn Wood
Haydn Wood, 1882 - 1959, composer, a much-loved master of British light music...
James Hanley
James Hanley, 1897 - 1985, novelist and playwright, lived here. Lissenden Gar...
Martin Shaw
Martin Shaw, O.B.E., 1875 - 1958, composer, quiet revolutionary of English mu...
Other Subjects
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...
2 memorials
Southgate District Civic Trust / Southgate Civic Trust / Southgate Voice
Founded in response to the threat to demolish the Georgian cottages on Southgate Green. In 1993 its name was changed to Southgate District Civic Trust, in order to reflect the wider area of its int...
4 memorials
Basil Marsden Smedley
Barrister and local politician in Chelsea. Born and lived his entire adult life in Chelsea. At the age of 16 lost the use of his right arm. Member of Chelsea Borough Council 1928 until his death. ...
2 memorials
Bethnal Green One Stop Shop
This Council service is based at 1 Rushmead, E2. All of the Tower Hamlets Council's One Stop Shops offer face to face contact and provide information and support with accessing all of the council'...
1 memorial
All Saints Haggerston Church Hall
This photos show Rev. Knapper (in the white surplice, front left) at the opening ceremony for the hall. His daughters, now Kate Dillon (with the cushion) and Rosemary Watkins, are contributing to t...
1 memorial
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