Erection date: 24/11/2022
In loving memory of the 37 people from multicultural London who died in an arson attack here on 16th August 1980.
WC1, Denmark Place, The Outernet
This area has been totally redeveloped and we understand that the developers funded this long overdue plaque. On the day we visited a media/entertainment event was in preparation - explaining the barriers. We suspect events of this type are not infrequent.
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Denmark Place arson attack
The ground floor of 18 Denmark Place was used for storing hotdog carts. Above...
See Denmark Place arson attack for information about the venue and the event....
Monteagle was at dinner when he received the letter so he passed it to a servant to read aloud. This servant was closely connected to one...
Now, where's the best place to attach this plaque? Oh, there's a lamppost close up to the building - let's put it behind that. Sigh.
The etching seems to be of late 17th century date but, like Discovering London, we cannot find it on the web so cannot name the artist. ...
Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema O.M. 1836 - 1912, painter, lived here, 1886 - 1912. Greater London Council
The actual location of his grave is unknown.
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