Plaque

George Lansbury - E14

Inscription

Near this place on July 29th 1921 George Lansbury led the people and councillors of Poplar on their march to the high court for the equalisation of rates to poor boroughs.
Tower Hamlets Environment Trust

Site: George Lansbury - E14 (1 memorial)

E14, East India Dock Road, 203

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

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George Lansbury

Born Suffolk. Member of the Poplar Borough Council 1903 - 1940, Mayor 1919 - ...

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