182 Grove Road. From 1888 to 1911 "The Children's Fold" or "Sheppard House". One of Dr. Barnardos Children's Homes.
Historic Buildings of Bow
E3, Grove Road, 182
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
The Children's Fold
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This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
The Children's Fold
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