Plaque

Belair House

Inscription

Built in 1785 and originally known as College Place. Belair remained until 1938 a private residence. In 1947 the estate was leased by the Southwark Borough Council for sport and recreation and the house was completely renovated.
Historic Southwark

Site: Belair House (1 memorial)

SE21, Gallery Road

The plaque is not on Belair House itself which is set a long way back, but on the gatehouse which is on the road.

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

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Belair House

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Belair House

Country villa. Originally called College Place. In 1947 Southwark Council pur...

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Southwark Council

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