Plaque

William Booth College - 1

Erection date: 8/7/1929

Inscription

These buildings were opened by H.R.H. Prince George K.G.C.V.O. on July 8th 1929.
Gordon & Viner L.L.R.I.B.A. Sir Giles Gilbert Scott R.A. Architects
Griggs & Son Contractors Westminster

The plaque is in the entrance porch of the building.

Site: William Booth College (4 memorials)

SE5, Champion Park, William Booth Memorial Training College

As consultant architect Sir Giles Gilbert Scott designed the elevations and the interior of the hall and specified the materials but the rest was by Gordon and Viner. It opened in 1929 to train members of the Salvation Army and also holds the Army's library, archives and International Heritage Centre. This building fulfilled William Booth's vision of a "University of Humanity".

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

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William Booth College - 1

Subjects commemorated i

William Booth Memorial Training College

The headquarters of The Salvation Army leadership and officer training which ...

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Gordon and Viner

Architects. We can find no other building by this pair, nor anything about them.

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Griggs and Son

Builders of Westminster.

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Sir Giles Gilbert Scott

Architect. Born 26 Church Row, Hampstead. Grandson of Sir George Gilbert Scot...

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George, Duke of Kent

Son of George V. Born York Cottage, Sandringham. Honorary member of Lincoln's...

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Catherine Booth statue - Denmark Hill

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William Booth College - 2

William Booth College - 2

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William Booth statue - Denmark Hill

William Booth statue - Denmark Hill

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