The Stanleys, William and Eliza, married on 2 February 1857 (his 28th birthday) and were highly respected by the people of South Norwood, hence the lavishness of the tribute. This photograph was quite likely taken at the tower's opening.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs W. F. R. Stanley
Erected by the inhabitants of South Norwood to commemorate the golden wedding...
We can find no information about this group so we guess it was short-lived and dis-banded once the memorial was unveiled.
Trade unionist and politician. Born at 2 Shirbutt Street, Poplar. He helped bring about many local improvements, and in 1891 endorsed representation by the London Trades Council to restrict immigra...
We can find no information but assume this is/was a group created to protect the heritage of St John's Wood.
Jim's daughter Rachelle McFarland has kindly provided this information about her father: "He was born in Coventry and came to London in his youth, to eventually meet my mother. "He has worked for...
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