Plaque

George Green - school centennial

Erection date: 4/10/1928

Inscription

This clock was presented by members of the association, pupils and other friends of the school as a centennial memorial and in remembrance of the founder George Green.
4th October 1928
The George Green Association

Site: George Green School (3 memorials)

E14, East India Dock Road, 155, National Skills Academy

This 1884 building was designed by Sir John Sulman. Both plaques are on the walls of the clock tower. One you can see in our photo, the other is on the hidden, east-facing side.

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

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George Green School

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