The Stanleys, William and Eliza, married on 2 February 1857 (his 28th birthday) and were highly respected by the people of South Norwood, hence the lavishness of the tribute. This photograph was quite likely taken at the tower's opening.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs W. F. R. Stanley
Erected by the inhabitants of South Norwood to commemorate the golden wedding...
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Lawrence Noel is credited with bringing the first costumes to the Notting Hill Carnival, in 1973. Grew up in Trinidad. Lawrence, his wife Joan, and the family continued to make mas (masquerade) co...
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