Erection date: 16/9/2017
Inscription
On this site stood Althorp Lodge from where Robert Sadler established the Copenhagen Running Grounds which became a major venue for pedestrianism in South London, 1853 - 1864.
Placed by public subscription.
This 1865 map shows Althorp Lodge, but the Copenhagen Running Grounds are not marked.
Site: Copenhagen Running Grounds (1 memorial)
SW17, Garratt Lane, Burmester House
The plaque can be seen in our photo, surrounded by the four lower windows on the right.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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