Plaque

Beechwood - William Sebright

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Beechwood House
This building was built in 1948 by the London County Council and was named after Beechwood in Bedfordshire the home of William Seabright, Town Clerk of London (1541-1620), who devoted much care in improving the lives of Londoners.
Tower Hamlets Community Housing THCH

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E2, Coate Street

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Beechwood - William Sebright

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London County Council

Prior to the LCC London matters were run by church parishes. The LCC was the ...

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William Sebright

Also named William Seabright. Town Clerk of London 1574 - 1603.  From Sebrig...

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Tower Hamlets Community Housing Ltd

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