Plaque

Joshua Watson

Inscription

Joshua Watson, philanthropist, educationalist and prominent lay churchman, lived in a house on this site, 1811-23 & 1841-55.
London Borough of Hackney

Site: Joseph Priestley & Joshua Watson (2 memorials)

E5, Lower Clapton Road, 113, 117

Hackney plaques are quite small and not a stand-out colour. The Priestley plaque is on the Caribbean Cuisine building, 113, to the left of the first floor window. The Watson plaque, at 117, is also at first floor level, above the H of Hackney Vet.

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Joshua Watson

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Joshua Watson

Philanthropist, educationalist and prominent lay churchman. Born Tower Hill....

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Hackney Council

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Joseph Priestley - E5

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