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The Clapham Society

Categories: Community / Clubs, History

The Clapham Society

A society founded with the aim of improving the quality of life in Clapham and to strengthen its identity and sense of community.

Initiated a Green Plaque Scheme in 2011 to commemorate interesting buildings in Clapham.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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The Clapham Society

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Clapham Common deep shelter

Clapham Common deep shelter. Built 1942. Troop hostel & government use ar...

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Clapham fire station

The Lodge, built 1868. Clapham fire station 1868 - 1902. The Clapham Society

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Clapham Odeon

Odeon Cinema, 1938 - 1972, refurbished 1999 as foyer apartments. The Clapham ...

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Clapham Old Coroners Court

43 Netherford Road, Coroners Court, 1901 - 1930. LCC Weights and Measures Off...

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Clapham Parochial School

Clapham Parochial School, 1839 - 1974, converted to residential use 1999. The...

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