Former public transport company. It eventually amalgamated with the London General Omnibus Company and Vanguard Motorbus Company.
Maps are normally very helpful with buildings like this but this building barely appears: try , , 1. But a site to the east is clearly marked as "London Road Car Company's Depot" and can be seen, just prior to redevelopment in this .
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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London Road Car Company
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