Built by Culpin & Son in 1937-8. Described by Ewart Culpin as 'the first town hall in this country to be erected in the modern style.' Opened by George Lansbury. The is detailed, and has photos of the interior. In 1965 the borough of Poplar merged with others to form Tower Hamlets and so Poplar Town Hall became redundant. 2013: it's a business centre.  Also known as Bow House.
The council moved here from their previous home:Â Old Poplar Town Hall.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Poplar Town Hall - 1930s
 Listed Grade II The text includes: "The councillors' entrance has a cantile...
Poplar Town Hall, 1938 - 1965, Architect: Clifford Culpin Bow Heritage Trail
Assistant Commissioner in the St John Ambulance Brigade, No. 1 District Metropolitan Corps, 1903-1930. Commander in the Order of St John.
Person, Emergency Services, Medicine, Politics & Administration
Ex officio Guardian of the Lewisham Union in 1894.
Military commander. Born London of Anglo-Irish descent. Served in both world wars. A keen artist (painter and sculptor) as well as a excellent sportsman. We note this because these two attributes a...
Alderman on the Committee for the 1901 Shoreditch Town Hall Extension.
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