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Plaque

Ellen Wright

Inscription

Ellen E (Ciss) Wright of Croydon Harriers became All England 440 yards Champion when aged 20 & living at 6 Clifford Road.
16 August 1930 Stamford Bridge Stadium
People for Portland Road

Site: Ellen Wright (1 memorial)

SE25, Portland Road, 164, South Norwood Leisure Centre

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

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Croydon Harriers

Athletics club. Located at Croydon Sports Arena. Their website has a history ...

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Ellen Elizabeth Maud Wright

Athlete. There is little information about her. At one time, she lived with h...

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Stamford Bridge Stadium

Venue which was used by the London Athletic Club until 1905, when its new own...

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People for Portland Road

Group which works for the regeneration of Portland Road and itsÌýsurrounding a...

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