Born near Belgrave Square. The Earl of Meath was actively engaged in social and philanthropic work. He was the first chairman of the Young Men's Friendly Society, first President of the British College of Physical Education, and founder and first President of the Lads' Drill Association. Lord Meath was also the first chairman of both the London County Council Parks Committee and the Metropolitan Public Gardens Association.
In 1903 he created Empire Day, cleverly designed to coincide with Queen Victoria's birthday, on May 24. In 1958 it was renamed Commonwealth Day.
Died at his sister's home at 40 Eaton Square.
There is a memorial window dedicated to him in St. Paul's Cathedral, London.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Reginald Brabazon, 12th Earl Meath, KP
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Reginald Brabazon, 12th Earl Meath
The memorial was designed by Hermon Cawthra RA and unveiled in 1934. It is gr...
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St Mary Magdalen, Bermondsey, churchyard garden
Churchyard closed for burials and given to the Vestry of Bermondsey on 17 May 1882, it was opened to the public on 28 February 1883.
1 memorial
1 memorial
Trees replanted in the Hampstead Heath avenue
Replanted to replace trees destroyed by a hurricane during the night of 15/16 October 1987.
1 memorial
Adrian Brunswick
At the time of his death Brunswick was a landscape architect involved in the creation of Burgess Park, living at Southwood Avenue, N6, single, aged 20-30. See Geoffrey Mills for details. Andrew Be...
1 memorial
Kensington Gardens
Royal Parks say:Â "William III bought what was originally part of Hyde Park in 1689. Â An asthma sufferer, the king found the location quiet and the air salubrious and so he commissioned Sir Christop...
2 memorials
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