Plaque

Crayford Chartists

Erection date: 18/10/2013

Inscription

The One Bell Inn Public House.
Crayford Chartists held their first meeting here on 21st June 1844 to campaign for political and social reform.
Crayford Manor House Historical Society
Heritage Lottery Fund Lottery Funded
London Borough of Bexley

Site: Crayford Chartists (1 memorial)

DA1, Old Road, 170, One Bell Inn

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

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