Plaque

Jewish Orphanage - Norwood

Erection date: 11/9/2016

Inscription

{Beneath an image of the orphanage:}
On this site, from 1866 - 1961, stood the Norwood Jewish Orphanage for Children. A refuge for Jewish children from all over the world.
British Plaque Trust

Site: Jewish Orphanage - Norwood (1 memorial)

SE27, Devane Way, 25, West Norwood Health and Leisure Centre

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

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Jewish Orphanage - Norwood

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Norwood Jewish Orphanage

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