Vernon Hall Roman Road
Formerly Bow Library from 1901 to 1962. Two thirds of the original cost of £6000 was met by Passmore Edwards.
Historic Buildings of Bow
E3, Gladstone Place, 1
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Vernon Hall
One of many public libraries founded by John Passmore Edwards. Designed by S...
It occupied the building that once was Bow Public Library. We can find find n...
Political and social reformer, politician, peace activist, and anti-slavery c...
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Vernon Hall
The name was originally applied to the Tower division of the county of Middle...
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Vernon Hall
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