Plaque

Minnie Lansbury - first plaque

Inscription

The clock above was erected by public subscription in memory of Minnie Lansbury who after a life devoted to the service of the poor of this borough, died on New Year's Day, 1922, aged 32 years.

Site: Minnie Lansbury (3 memorials)

E3, Bow Road, 67, Electric House

This building was erected in the 1930s. Actor Angela Lansbury contributed to the 2008 restoration of the clock.

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This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Minnie Lansbury - first plaque

Subjects commemorated i

Minnie Lansbury

Suffragette and Poplar alderman. Daughter-in-law to George Lansbury. Her earl...

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This section lists the other memorials at the same location as the memorial on this page:
Minnie Lansbury - first plaque

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Minnie Lansbury Clock

Minnie Lansbury Clock

Minnie Lansbury Memorial

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Minnie Lansbury - second plaque

Minnie Lansbury - second plaque

On 16 October 2008 the restored Minnie Lansbury Clock was celebrated by those...

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