Vernon Hall Roman Road
Formerly Bow Library from 1901 to 1962. Two thirds of the original cost of £6000 was met by Passmore Edwards.
Historic Buildings of Bow
E3, Gladstone Place, 1
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Vernon Hall
One of many public libraries founded by John Passmore Edwards. Â Designed by S...
It occupied the building that once was Bow Public Library. We can find find n...
Political and social reformer, politician, peace activist, and anti-slavery c...
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Vernon Hall
The name was originally applied to the Tower division of the county of Middle...
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Vernon Hall
The lady ticket inspector in our photo very kindly let us through the barrier to take our photos.
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There are two plaques below the clock. Â The upper, smaller one is for the reopening, the lower one is for the US President. Ian Visits h...
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