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William Stanley - Norwood Junction

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Welcome to South Norwood home of inventor, engineer and philanthropist, William Stanley (1829 - 1909).

Site: Norwood Junction subway - Station Road (2 memorials)

SE25, Station Road

In our photo the subway plaque can be seen above the entrance to the tunnel. The Stanley sign is above the 'public footpath' sign at the end of the railings. There is an identical subway plaque at the other end of the subway.

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

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William Stanley - Norwood Junction

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W. F. R. Stanley

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Norwood Junction subway - Station Road

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