Plaque

Blackheath Literary Institution

Inscription

The Blackheath Literary Institution, 1845. Restored by the Blackheath Preservation Trust, 1975.
Carden, Godfrey & Macfadyen - architects
T. Rider & Son - builders

Site: Blackheath Literary Institution (1 memorial)

SE3, Tranquil Vale, 1, Martin House

The current building is named after A. R. Martin, who died in 1974 but who contributed so much to Blackheath life, being a founder member of the Blackheath Society and the Blackheath Preservation Trust. Upon his death, he bequeathed his personal archive - a huge collection - to the Greenwich Heritage Centre.

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

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Blackheath Literary Institution

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Blackheath Preservation Trust

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Carden, Godfrey and Macfadyen

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T. Rider and Sons

Builders active in 1975.

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