Plaque

Lampern

Inscription

Lampern Square
This block was built in 1976 by the Greater London Council.  The blocks in the area all have a fish based theme. A Lampern is a species of fresh water fish, commonly found in the Bristol Channel.
THCH Tower Hamlets Community Housing THCH

Site: Lampern Square (1 memorial)

E2, Lampern Square

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This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Lampern

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Greater London Council

Replaced the LCC. The GLC was abolished, some say, because Mrs Thatcher could...

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Lampern

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Tower Hamlets Community Housing Ltd

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