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
Trustee of the Putney Pest House Charity, 1862.
Vice-Chairman, in 1908, and Chairman of the London County Council.
Harvey William Hinds, politician, clergyman and youth campaigner. Labour Southwark Councillor. Champion of Burgess Park and education, leisure and recreation. Elected to the Greater London Council ...
Person, Children, Gardens / Agriculture, Politics & Administration, Religion
Born Bath. Secretary of the Department of Science and Art. He originated the custom of sending Christmas cards. In 1840, having worked on the introduction of the first postage stamp, he had a card ...
Born Suffolk. 1806 he enrolled in the Independent academy at Homerton, then 'near' London.  1812 converted from Calvinism to Unitarianism.  1817 called to the Unitarian, chapel in Parliament Court,...
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