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Royal College of Surgeons
Corporate body · 14th Century-

The Royal College of Surgeons is an ancient college established in England to regulate the activity of surgeons. Derivative organisations survive in many present and former members of the Commonwealth. These organisations are now also responsible for training surgeons and setting their examinations.

Corporate body · 1823-

The Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland, commonly known as the Royal Asiatic Society, was established, according to its Royal Charter of 11 August 1824, to further 'the investigation of subjects connected with and for the encouragement of science, literature and the arts in relation to Asia.' From its incorporation the society has been a forum, through lectures, its journal, and other publications, for scholarship relating to Asian culture and society of the highest level. It is the the United Kingdom's senior learned society in the field of Asian studies

Royal Academy of Arts
Corporate body · 1768-

The Royal Academy of Arts is an art institution based in Burlington House in Piccadilly in London, England. Its purpose is to promote the creation, enjoyment and appreciation of the visual arts through exhibitions, education and debate

Rowson, M
Person · fl 1992
Rowley, Phyllis
Person · 1906-

Toilet Attendant at ZSL London Zoo

Rowley, George Dawson
Person · 1822-1878

George Dawson Rowley was an English amateur ornithologist who published a series called Ornithological Miscellany in which he reprinted notes on bird studies of the time

Rowe, Albert
Person · 1896-

Gatekeeper at ZSL London Zoo

Rouse, W
Person · -1939

Porter in the Catering Department at ZSL London Zoo