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Vernon Hall

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Building

It occupied the building that once was Bow Public Library. We can find find no further information about its function, nor who Vernon was.

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

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Vernon Hall

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Vernon Hall

Vernon Hall Roman Road Formerly Bow Library from 1901 to 1962. Two thirds of ...

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Vernon Hall Restoration

Vernon Hall restoration completed 1989. Bow Heritage Trail

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Other Subjects

Christmas cards

Christmas cards

The first card was designed by John Horsley.  The Mail has some pictures of early Christmas cards.

Media, Community / Clubs

1 memorial
Croydon South Rotary Club

Croydon South Rotary Club

Rotary clubs were founded to encourage fellowship amongst members of local business communities.

Group, Community / Clubs

4 memorials
Henry Williamson Society

Henry Williamson Society

The Henry Williamson Society possesses a small archive, consisting chiefly of collections of letters from Henry Williamson that have been donated to it over a number of years.

Group, Community / Clubs, Literature

1 memorial
Worshipful Company of Innholders

Worshipful Company of Innholders

Taverns and alehouses provided drink and possibly food, whereas inns also provided bed and board for you and your horses.  Innholders received their first charter from Henry VIII in 1514 

Group, Community / Clubs, Food & Drink, Liveries & Guilds

1 memorial
Local people (King's Cross)

Local people (King's Cross)

Local people fought and won against office development and created The Calthorpe Project, community gardens, play space and under fives' area.

Group, Community / Clubs, Gardens / Agriculture

1 memorial

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Dolores Moorhouse

Dolores Moorhouse

Widow of Peter. We think she was born Dolores Douglas and, with Peter, had children Francesca and Maximilian.

Person, Friend / family

5 memorials
Reverend Sydney Smith

Reverend Sydney Smith

Wit, for example "I never read a book before reviewing it; it prejudices a man so." Born Woodford, London. Died at home in Green Street, London.

Person, Literature

2 memorials
George Brittain

George Brittain

Mayor of Lambeth 1919-20. Wrote 'The Musings of an Octogenarian", from where our picture comes.

Person, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
World War 1

World War 1

We'd always assumed that this war was known as the Great War until WW2 came along at which point it was renamed as World War One or the First World War. But the term was first used in print in 1920...

Event, Armed Forces, Tragedy

402 memorials
Harry Beck

Harry Beck

Graphic artist and map designer.  Born 14 Wesley Road, Leyton but he was only there for about 3 years.  He was brought up and educated in Highgate Village.  Joined London Underground in 1925 on a t...

Person, Craft / Design

4 memorials