Plaque

Dr. Barnado - Coborn Street

Inscription

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

Missionary and social worker with the British poor, especially children. Born...

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Dr. Barnado - Coborn Street

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Tower Hamlets Council

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