Plaque

New Cross Fire - Hackney

New Cross Fire - Hackney New Cross Fire - Hackney
Inscription

These trees were planted in the memory of the 13 children who died in the New Cross fire on the 18th Jan 1981.

Site: New Cross Fire - Hackney (1 memorial)

E5, Corner of Downs Park and Queensdown Roads, Hackney Downs

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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New Cross Fire - Hackney

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New Cross Fire

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