International Christian charity that seeks to support families worldwide. Founded by Mary Sumner near Winchester, in the parish where her husband was rector. With the support of the Bishop of Winchester it rapidly spread throughout the UK and the British Empire. Formalised as a national organisation in 1896. Queen Victoria became its patron in 1897, her Diamond Jubilee year.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Mothers' Union
Commemorated ati
Mothers' Union - left
To the glory of God and in grateful remembrance of Mary Elizabeth Sumner who ...
Mothers' Union - right
Inaugurated 1915 Emily Wilberforce – Central President This building was er...
Other Subjects
Prince of Wales pub, Mackenzie Road
144 Mackenzie Road. This photo dates from the 1930s. Destroyed by a WW2 V2 rocket.
1 memorial
Gresley Society Trust
From the Trust's website: "Our purpose is to study and celebrate the life and works of Sir Nigel Gresley in particular, and the works and achievements of the London & North Eastern Railway in g...
1 memorial
Almshouse Association
The Almshouse Association was formed in 1946 at a meeting held in the Chapter House of Southwark Cathedral. Initially restricted to London, in 1950 it went national. The objects of the Association...
1 memorial
First purpose built nurses' home in London
The Henriette Raphael Building at Guy's Hospital.
1 memorial
Harmondsworth Vicarage Hall
Demolished after 1972 which is the date of this photo. Forebears says: "the Vicarage Hall, built in the vicarage grounds for parochial purposes in 1885, at a cost of £500, by the Rev. J. C. Taylor...
1 memorial
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