Plaque

Chisenhale Works

Inscription

Chisenhale Gallery
From the 1930's to 1970's, the Chisenhale Works - a veneer factory. During World War II Spitfire propellers were manufactured here.
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Site: Chisenhale Works (1 memorial)

E3, 64 Chisenhale Road, Chisenhale Gallery

The plaque can be seen in our photo, directly above the A-Board.

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Chisenhale Works

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Chisenhale Works

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Spitfire aircraft

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