{On the central pillar:}
The heroic dead
{followed by 53 names listed over 3 panels. See Subjects commemorated}
{In a wreath on the plinth of the memorial:}
Sacred to the memory of West Ham Tramway employees who fell in the European war 1914 - 1919.
{On the front two short piers at the base of the memorial:}
J. F. Richards - designer
A. Elfes and Sons - sculptors
Site: West Ham tram and bus depot (3 memorials)
E13, Greengate Street, 90
In our photo the foundation stone can be seen behind the railings, below the left-hand ground floor window.
This 1906 building was the Headquarters of West Ham Corporation tramways. The tram and bus depot occupied the site immediately north of this building, now housing on Gad Close and Routemaster Close.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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