Plaque

King George's Field - E3 - Solebay Street

Inscription

{On the plaque to the left:}
George V, AD 1910 - 1936

Site: King George's Field - E3 - Solebay Street (1 memorial)

E1, Solebay Street

We have found quite a few King George's Fields - follow the link at the right to "King George's Fields Foundation" to see the list.  Check King George's Field - E3 - Mile End Road to see what the missing plaque looked like.

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This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
King George's Field - E3 - Solebay Street

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King George V

Reigned: 1910 - 1936.  Born third in line to the throne, after his father (wh...

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This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
King George's Field - E3 - Solebay Street

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King George's Fields Foundation

After the death of King George V the Lord Mayor of London set up a committee ...

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