Plaque

Clapham Odeon

Erection date: 4/12/2012

Inscription

Odeon Cinema, 1938 - 1972, refurbished 1999 as foyer apartments.
The Clapham Society

Site: Clapham Odeon (1 memorial)

SW12, Balham Hill, 10 - 12

In our picture the plaque is above the poster which the man is walking past.

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

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The Clapham Society

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