Erection date: 23/3/2000
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In Wanstead James Bradley, Third Astronomer Royal, 1691 - 1762, was the first to demonstrate that the earth moves round the sun.
London Borough of Redbridge
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This commemorative plaque was unveiled by the Worshipful the Mayor of Redbridge, Councillor Filly K. Maravala on Thursday 23rd March 2000.
Site: James Bradley (1 memorial)
E11, Grove Park, 2, Grove House
The site commemorated by this plaque is actually thought to be just the other side of Grove Park, about where the Co-op now is, but Grove House, being owned by the Council, was an easier placement. For more about the important and historic astronomy research carried out at this site see Bradley's page.
Grove House, built 1890, used to be ‘Little Garth’, 'garth' being an archaic Northern word for a yard or garden. Even from the outside, one can see many delightful architectural flourishes, such as the panels of pargetting. In the 1950s it was used by a GP, Dr. Corner, who had his surgery here, and it became known as the Corner House (as indeed it is). It is now used by Age Concern's Allan Burgess Centre and upstairs are offices used by a range of small local businesses.
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