Plaque

Herbert Morrison - Bromley

Erection date: 2011

Inscription

Herbert Morrison, 1888 - 1965, statesman, Lewisham M.P. 1945 - 1959, architect of London democracy.
Lewisham

The plaque was originally installed in the old library in Downham.

Site: Downham Health and Leisure Centre + Herbert Morrison (2 memorials)

BR1, Moorside Road, 7 - 9

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

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Herbert Morrison

Labour politician. Born at 240 Ferndale Road, Brixton (from Oxford Dictionary...

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Lewisham Borough Council

The Borough of Lewisham was formed as an amalgamation of the Metropolitan Bor...

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Downham Health and Leisure Centre opening

Downham Health and Leisure Centre opening

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