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Sybil Phoenix OBE

Sybil Phoenix OBE

Born Sybil Theodora Phoenix Marshall in British Guiana (now Guyana). Community worker, the first Black woman to be awarded the MBE, in 1973. Was Mayor of Lewisham. See for more info.

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Sybil Phoenix OBE

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New Cross Fire - Town Hall

Unveiled by Sybil Phoenix, a community leader who had been called to the scen...

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Anglo-Finnish Society

Anglo-Finnish Society

From their website: "The Anglo-Finnish Society is the oldest Finland related voluntary organisation in the UK. Non-political and non-profit making, the Society fosters cultural and social relations...

Group, Community / Clubs, Finland

2 memorials
Frank Crichlow

Frank Crichlow

Frank Gilbert Crichlow was a human rights campaigner, community organiser and restauranteur.  Born Trinidad, brother of Victor Critchlow. Came to England in June 1953.  Founded Mangrove Restaurant....

Person, Community / Clubs, Food & Drink, Race Issues, Social Welfare, Caribbean Islands

1 memorial
SEBRA

SEBRA

South East Bayswater Residents Association. A group formed to protect the special nature of Bayswater and its adjacent areas.

Group, Community / Clubs

1 memorial
The Clapham Society

The Clapham Society

A society founded with the aim of improving the quality of life in Clapham and to strengthen its identity and sense of community. Initiated a Green Plaque Scheme in 2011 to commemorate interesting...

Group, Community / Clubs, History

11 memorials
Tassaduq Ahmed

Tassaduq Ahmed

Born in Assam. He came to London in 1952, founded the Pakistan Welfare Association, and became a leading organiser of the fledgling Bengali language movement. He set up Desher Dak (Call To Land), t...

Person, Community / Clubs, Food & Drink, Journalism / Publishing, Indian Sub-continent

1 memorial