Plaque

Wandsworth time capsule

Erection date: 8/11/2000

Inscription

A time capsule was placed beneath this stone on 8th November 2000 to mark the 100th anniversary of local government in Battersea and Wandsworth.

In 1899 the Battersea Vestry became the Metropolitan Borough of Battersea.

Site: Wandsworth VCs and GCs (5 memorials)

SW18, Fairfield Street, front garden

These plaques are to the north of the fountain in the front garden of Wandsworth Town Hall, on Fairfield Street. The time capsule stone is just outside our photo, to the lower right. Other plaques around this fountain can be found here.

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Wandsworth time capsule

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Battersea Vestry and the Borough of Battersea

In 1899 the Battersea Vestry became the Metropolitan Borough of Battersea. In...

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Wandsworth Council

London borough. Formed from the former Metropolitan Borough of Battersea and ...

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Wandsworth Council

London borough. Formed from the former Metropolitan Borough of Battersea and ...

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Arthur Lascelles VC

Arthur Lascelles VC

{Beneath a representation of the Victoria Cross medal:} Captain Arthur Lascel...

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Edward Foster, VC

Edward Foster, VC

{Beneath a representation of the Victoria Cross medal:} Corporal Edward Foste...

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Reginald Haine VC

Reginald Haine VC

{Beneath a representation of the Victoria Cross medal:} Second Lieutenant Reg...

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Wandsworth VCs and GCs

Wandsworth VCs and GCs

In commemoration of those recipients of the George Cross or Victoria Cross wh...

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Nearby Memorials

Norwood Grove - Nettlefold plaque

Norwood Grove - Nettlefold plaque

SW16, Norwood Grove, garden

In our photo the Nettlefold plaque can be seen to the left of the house, sometimes called The White House. The bird bath is the largest ...

2 subjects commemorated
Anthony Newley

Anthony Newley

E5, Oswald Street, Mandeville Community School

This 1913 map shows that Oswald Street used to extend down to Rushmore Street. That southern section, where, according to the plaque, New...

1 subject commemorated, 1 creator
Jonathan Tyers

Jonathan Tyers

SE1, Tyers Gate

The plaque can be seen in our photo, over to the right, buried in the hedge.

2 subjects commemorated, 2 creators
Dame Ida Mann

Dame Ida Mann

NW2, Minster Road, 13

This house is on the corner of the street in which Ida Mann was born, Fordwych Road, number 67. She lived in Minster Road aged 9 - 41.

1 subject commemorated, 1 creator
Mark Twain - SW3

Mark Twain - SW3

SW3, Tedworth Square, 23

London County Council Samuel L. Clemens "Mark Twain", 1835 - 1910, American writer, lived here in 1896 - 7.

1 subject commemorated, 1 creator

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Herbert Howells

Herbert Howells

SW13, Beverley Close, 3

Herbert Howells, 1892 - 1983, composer and teacher lived here 1946 - 1983. English Heritage

1 subject commemorated, 1 creator
Harry Vardon

Harry Vardon

N20, Totteridge Lane, 35

The plaque is in Birley Road.

1 subject commemorated, 1 creator
Mr. F. Bishop
War dead, WW2
1 memorial
G. H. Cockell

G. H. Cockell

Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.

Person, Armed Forces

War served, WW1
1 memorial
Constantine Alexander Ionides

Constantine Alexander Ionides

Born Manchester. Art patron and collector. Lived for almost thirty years at 8 Holland Villas Road. He left his collection to what would become the V&A. Died at home in Brighton.

Person, Benefactor

1 memorial