Note this motto "friendship of the English speaking peoples" is also carved above the ornate portico of this building, to the east of this plaque. Bush House was built by Irving T. Bush of the Bush Terminal Company of New York. He conceived it in 1919 as an international trade centre, a luxurious exhibition centre, with architect: fellow American, Harvey W. Corbett. But the slump made him change his plans somewhat and much of it was built as simple offices. The figures above the entrance, carved in New Jersey by Malvina Hoffman, represent England and America.
Given the American connections and the reuse of the same site, it seems likely that Bush owned this ground at the beginning of the war and philanthropically provided it temporarily for use by the American Young Mens Christian Association before erecting Bush House after the war.
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Eagle Hut - WW1
Although very simple this is a quality plaque. The text is carved in a serif ...
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Woodstock Road Association
Woodstock Road is to the west of Finsbury Park, the other side of the railway line, to the south. We can find references to the Association in 2005 and 2011, but nothing more recent. However we mi...
United Wards Club of the City of London
Both the picture source website and the City of London explain what this is. It was founded at The Bell, Carter Lane by Joseph Newbon.
Royal Air Forces Association
A UK based charitable organisation which provides care and support to serving and retired members of the Royal Air Forces and their dependents. There are currently (2013) 504 branches across the UK...
Downham Health Leisure Centre
A community centre in the Borough of Lewisham, It contains a large swimming pool, gym, library and creche.
Fire Brigades Union
From their website: "The FBU is one of the UK’s oldest specialist trade unions, with a proud history. Since 1918 the union has supported firefighters, influenced fire safety policy and won improved...
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