Pollock's toy theatre shop stood near this site. Founded by John Redington 1851. Run by Benjamin Pollock & family. Premises bombed in World War II.
"Penny plain, twopence coloured"
London Borough of Hackney
The business had just moved out when the building was destroyed by a WW2 bomb.
N1, Hoxton Street, McGregor Court
You can see the plaque in our photo, attached to the pier just to the left of the tree.
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Pollock's toy theatre shop
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Pollock's toy theatre shop
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