Plaque

Mary Tealby

Erection date: 2/10/2015

Inscription

Mary Tealby, 1801-1865, founded the Home for Lost & Starving Dogs (now Battersea Dogs & Cats Home) that stood on this site, 1860 - 1871.
London Borough of Islington
Islington People's Plaque

Site: Mary Tealby and Battersea Dogs Home (1 memorial)

N7, Sheringham Road, Freightliners Farm

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Mary Tealby

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Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

Founded by Mary Tealby in 1860 as the Temporary Home for Lost and Starving Do...

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Mary Tealby

Founded what is now the Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. Born Huntingdon as M...

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Mary Tealby

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Islington Council

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