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