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The document outlines the history of Estonian organizations in the UK, including the founding of the first Estonian organization in 1921 with 25 members, growing to 75 members by 1934. It discusses the establishment of Estonian communities in Leeds and London in 1946, and the founding of the first Estonian Lutheran Church by Ambassador Torma, who also served as the first pastor. The Estonian Voice newspaper was first published in 1947 founded by Jaak Taul. Cultural events for the Estonian community included singing festivals in 1953 in Bradford attended by over 1000 people. Schools teaching the Estonian language, history and culture started in the 1950s-60s. An Estonian home opened in Bradford on June 9, 1956 to serve the E











