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Estonian Society in London Illimar Lill Carl Robert Jakobson Gymnasium Form 9c Supervisor: Marje Maasen, Tiia Pukk 2012

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Page 1: Estonian society in london

Estonian Society in London

Illimar LillCarl Robert Jakobson Gymnasium

Form 9cSupervisor: Marje Maasen, Tiia

Pukk2012

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First Estonian Society in London

The first Estonian organisation

Founded in 1921 At the beginning, they

had only 25 members.

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First Active Estonian Community

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

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The Lutheral Church Congregation in London

Ambassador Torma is responsible for founding the Estonian Lutheral Church.

Ambassador Torma was also the first pastor.

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The First Estonians Newspaper

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

Jaak Taul

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The First Estonian Cultural Centre

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