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Staple Inn Hall

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Staple Inn Hall, built in 1580, was destroyed by a flying bomb on the 24th August 1944. The Hall was rebuilt in its original form in 1955, incorporating timber & other materials saved from the old building.

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Staple Inn Hall

Staple Inn Hall, built in the 16th Century, stood on this site until destroye...

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All Saints Haggerston Church Hall

All Saints Haggerston Church Hall

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Duke of Wellington's Discharged and Demobilised Soldiers and Sailors Benevolent Club

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