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.
E3, Bow Road, 67, Electric House
This building was erected in the 1930s. Actor Angela Lansbury contributed to the 2008 restoration of the clock.
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Minnie Lansbury - first plaque
Suffragette and Poplar alderman. Daughter-in-law to George Lansbury. Her earl...
This section lists the other memorials at the same location as the memorial on this page:
Minnie Lansbury - first plaque
On 16 October 2008 the restored Minnie Lansbury Clock was celebrated by those...
McGlashon House This block was built in 1961 by Stepney Borough Council and was named after Hugh William McGlashon (1872 - 1953) who serv...
Frederick George Creed, 1871 - 1957, electrical engineer, inventor of the teleprinter, lived and died here. Greater London Council
As you can tell from the photograph, this modern plaque is extremely difficult to read, especially the last line. It's possible that it w...
This rather attractive building, designed as a Police Station by Sydney Perks, was erected in 1926. The foundation stone is to the right ...
Naval officer and arctic explorer. Born Bath. The Canadian Encyclopedia says "He contributed much to the eventual discovery of the Northwest Passage and the North Pole." Lieut-Governor of Greenw...
Unveiled by the Queen in the presence of many members of the Kennedy family and the PM Harold Macmillan. Videos of the unveiling at Briti...
Born near Belgrave Square. The Earl of Meath was actively engaged in social and philanthropic work. He was the first chairman of the Young Men's Friendly Society, first President of the British Col...
The plaque shows a shuttle and two bobbins, representing the local weaving trade. It is placed close to Dennis Severs' House and was made...
3rd April 1965 - 18th September 2006. Loving you always my Love Brixton, Lord. Your BBorisLover
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