Plaque

Valentine Poole Houses - Southgate

Erection date: 1981

Inscription

23 - 31 The Green, built 1780 by Valentine Poole Trust for the poor of Barnet.  Architect: Michael Searles (1750 - 1813).  Saved from demolition by Southgate Civic Trust.  Reconstructed 1981 by Peake Estates Ltd.

Site: Valentine Poole Houses - Southgate (1 memorial)

N14, The Green, 28

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

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Valentine Poole Houses - Southgate

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Peake Estates Ltd

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Valentine Poole Trust

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Michael Searles

Architect. He specialised in large houses particularly in London. His best kn...

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