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30 Coborn Street. Here Doctor Barnardo first lodged on coming to London in 1866.
Historic buildings of Bow
Site: Dr. Barnado - Coborn Street (1 memorial)
E3, Coborn Street, 30
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Dr. Barnado - Coborn Street
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Dr Barnardo
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Dr. Barnado - Coborn Street
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