Plaque

Anne Winifrede O'Reilly

Erection date: 31/8/2011

Inscription

Anne Winifrede O'Reilly MBE, 1891 - 1963. progressive headteacher at Walworth's first comprehensive school, 1947 - 55, Peckham Emergency Central School, 1940 - 46, holding both positions with distinction, organised the feeding for all those affected by the bombing of Southwark, worked here.
London Borough of Southwark
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Site: Anne Winifrede O'Reilly (1 memorial)

SE17, Mina Road, Walworth Academy

Remaking English reports on the plaque unveiling and informs that this 1905 school building is the only surviving block from the original Walworth School on the new academy’s campus.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Southwark Council

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