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 buildings in Clapham.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
The Clapham Society
Clapham Common deep shelter. Built 1942. Troop hostel & government use ar...
The Lodge, built 1868. Clapham fire station 1868 - 1902. The Clapham Society
Odeon Cinema, 1938 - 1972, refurbished 1999 as foyer apartments. The Clapham ...
43 Netherford Road, Coroners Court, 1901 - 1930. LCC Weights and Measures Off...
Clapham Parochial School, 1839 - 1974, converted to residential use 1999. The...
It occupied the building that once was Bow Public Library. We can find find no further information about its function, nor who Vernon was.
Dandy and leader of fashion. Born in Swansea, he had short-lived careers as a lawyer and in the army. Became 'Master of Ceremonies' in both Bath and Tunbridge Wells. This position covered a number ...
Person, Community / Clubs, Craft / Design, Seriously Famous, Wales
Started in the early 1970s as Wapping Parents Action Group. Transformed into a history group in the early 1980s. More info at What's in Wapping.
"Merle Major is credited with saving {the Notting Hill} Carnival in 1972. ... She was a local woman who stepped up to the task of leading the event when it was facing financial ruin, and was under ...
Person, Community / Clubs, Politics & Administration, Caribbean Islands
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