Monument

Coronation of King Edward VII - horse trough

Erection date: /7/1903

Inscription

{On the side of the trough:}
Erected by Sir Spencer Maryon Wilson 11th Bt and the inhabitants of Charlton to commemorate the Coronation of King Edward VII. 1902.

Site: Charlton Village memorials (3 memorials)

SE7, Charlton Church Lane

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

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Coronation of King Edward VII - horse trough

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Coronation of King Edward VII

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The inhabitants of Charlton

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Sir Spencer Maryon-Wilson

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Charlton war memorial

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Coronation of King Edward VII - drinking fountain

The date of erection comes from Ian Visits.

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