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Plaque

Copenhagen Running Grounds

Erection date: 16/9/2017

Inscription

On this site stood Althorp Lodge from where Robert Sadler established the Copenhagen Running Grounds which became a major venue for pedestrianism in South London, 1853 - 1864.
Placed by public subscription.

This shows Althorp Lodge, but the Copenhagen Running Grounds are not marked.

Site: Copenhagen Running Grounds (1 memorial)

SW17, Garratt Lane, Burmester House

The plaque can be seen in our photo, surrounded by the four lower windows on the right.

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

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This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Copenhagen Running Grounds

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Althorp Lodge

In this building Robert Sadler opened a pub and leisure gardens. In 1853, usi...

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Robert Sadler

Silk printer, pugilist, publican and property developer, active in the mid-18...

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Copenhagen Running Grounds

Former athletics track in Garratt Lane, at Althorp Lodge. Opened by Robert Sa...

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