Plaque

Charles Booth - SW7

Erection date: 1951

Inscription

London County Council
Charles Booth, 1840-1916, pioneer in social research lived here.

Site: Charles Booth - SW7 (1 memorial)

SW7, Grenville Place, 6

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

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Charles Booth - SW7

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Charles Booth

Philanthropist and shipowner. Born 27 Bedford North Street, Liverpool. On his...

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Charles Booth - SW7

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London County Council

Prior to the LCC London matters were run by church parishes. The LCC was the ...

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