Plaque

Beehive foundation stone - Upper Street

Erection date: 1890

Inscription

These buildings were erected by John Studds and Son of Barrets Grove Stoke Newington
{below the hive:}
Commenced 1889 Finished 1890

Yes, they've mis-spelt the name of their own road.

Site: Beehive foundation stone - Upper Street (1 memorial)

N1, Upper Street, 48

Number 49 returns round Berners Street and its decorative pillar tops (can't really call them capitals) each carry a beehive.

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Beehive foundation stone - Upper Street

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J. Studds & Son

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