Erection date: 1995
There is meant to be another identical plaque further north in Brick Lane but we cannot find it. This cast-iron roundel, showing buttons and scissors, is one of 22 - see Bowler's page for more details.
E1, Brick Lane
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Bowler plaque - Scissors and Buttons - Brick Lane south
The origins of the East End textile industry can be traced to the 14th centur...
This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
Bowler plaque - Scissors and Buttons - Brick Lane south
We cannot find any information about Bowler himself, only that in c.1990-2010...
This plaque is on the front facade at ground floor level, between the two windows.
Site of the Hall of the Worshipful Company of Joiners and Ceilers, 1603 - 1796. City of London
In our photo the plaque can just be seen, inside the entrance to the Court.
Unveiled by Griff Rhys Jones and Rory McGrath, two of the 'Three Men in a Boat' in the recent popular TV series. Also present: representa...