Plaque

The Children's Fold

Inscription

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

Site: The Children's Fold (1 memorial)

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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The Children's Fold

A Barnardo's home, also referred to as Sheppard's House. It was established a...

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Dr Barnardo

Missionary and social worker with the British poor, especially children. Born...

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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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Tower Hamlets Council

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