Plaque

Hearts of Oak Benefit Society - W1

Inscription

Hearts of Oak Benefit Society
AD 1888

Site: Hearts of Oak Benefit Society - W1 (1 memorial)

W1, Rathbone Street

This was a rear entrance to the offices of the Hearts of Oak Benefit Society at 15-17 Charlotte Street, now occupied by the Charlotte Street Hotel. This eBay item shows the Charlotte Street building in 1942.

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Hearts of Oak Benefit Society - W1

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Hearts of Oak Benefit Society

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