We're read that this plaque, showing a map of the world, is intended to honour the mosque, which seems odd. To us it seems more symbolic of immigration from many countries into Spitalfields.
This cast-iron roundel is one of 22 - see Bowler's page for more details.
E1, Brick Lane, Brick Lane mosque
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Bowler plaque - World Map
Spitalfields has experienced a number of waves of immigration from other coun...
This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
Bowler plaque - World Map
We cannot find any information about Bowler himself, only that in c.1990-2010...
Brady Girls Club and Settlement, nos. 192 - 196 Hanbury Street. Brady Boys C...
This garden was created for the Worshipful Company of Tallow Chandlers by Pas...
This plaque honours the national servicemen of of the London Borough of Green...
