Built by Culpin & Son in 1937-8. Described by Ewart Culpin as 'the first town hall in this country to be erected in the modern style.' Opened by George Lansbury. The listing text is detailed, and Municipal Dreams has photos of the interior. In 1965 the borough of Poplar merged with others to form Tower Hamlets and so Poplar Town Hall became redundant. 2013: it's a business centre. Also known as Bow House.
The council moved here from their previous home: Old Poplar Town Hall.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Poplar Town Hall - 1930s
Listed Grade II The text includes: "The councillors' entrance has a cantile...
Poplar Town Hall, 1938 - 1965, Architect: Clifford Culpin Bow Heritage Trail
On the committee of the Stratford Co-operative and Industrial Society in 1919.
Randal William MacDonnell, 6th Earl. He had no sons so King George III recreated the Earlship (resetting the numbering) so that his daughters could inherit and pass on the title until a male heir ...
Commoner on the Bridge House Estates Committee, 1894.
Favourite of Queen Elizabeth I. Died near Oxford, on his way to Buxton to take the baths.
Author and politician. Born Alan Patrick Herbert at Ashtead Lodge, Ashtead, Leatherhead. He was called to the bar, but never practised. Joined Punch magazine as a writer in 1924 and went on to writ...
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