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.
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Mothers' Union
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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...
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Highgate Society
From the website: The Highgate Society was founded in 1966 by local people who had successfully fought Government plans to route heavy traf麍c through the heart of Highgate. The Highgate Societys r...
1 memorial
Julian Wall
Londonist posted this plaque, asking for information on Wall. Brixton Society reported that a fellow former occupant replied "Julian Wall was a founder member of Carlton Mansions Housing co-operati...
1 memorial
Bedford Park Society
Conservation group. Co-foundedby two local residents, architect Tom Affleck Greeves and Harry Taylor, following the demolition of some historic houses and unsympathetic developments in the neighbo...
5 memorials
SEBRA
South East Bayswater Residents Association. A group formed to protect the special nature of Bayswater and its adjacent areas.
1 memorial
Inland Waterways Association
Formed to campaign for the conservation, use, maintenance, restoration and sensitive development of British canals and rivers. One of its founders was the author Robert Aickman. The author Elizabet...
1 memorial
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