Estonian Society in London

Illimar LillCarl Robert Jakobson Gymnasium

Form 9cSupervisor: Marje Maasen, Tiia

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First Estonian Society in London

The first Estonian organisation

Founded in 1921 At the beginning, they

had only 25 members.

First Active Estonian Community

In 1946 Located in Leeds, London Many Estonians were directed there

The Lutheral Church Congregation in London

Ambassador Torma is responsible for founding the Estonian Lutheral Church.

Ambassador Torma was also the first pastor.

The First Estonians Newspaper

‘’The Estonian Voice’’ The first issue in 1947 Founded by Jaak Taul

Jaak Taul

First Festival for Estonians

Singing festivals Held in Bradford 27th June 1953 With over 1000 audience

Saturday School

Started in 50’s and 60’s Ment for childern Estonian language Estonian history Estonian geography Estonain culture

Jaak Taul

Borned : 21.05.1905 Died : 18.4.2007 He was divine and spritual

The First Estonian Cultural Centre

Opened in 1956, 9th June To exile Estonians In Bradford

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