Hackney Central Hall and Library - foundation
E8, Mare Street, Hackney Picture House
The Hackney Central Library was opened in 1908. It shut in the 1990s and in 1999 a new library opened in Town Hall Square, on the other ...
The Hackney Central Library was opened in 1908. It shut in the 1990s and in 1999 a new library opened in Town Hall Square, on the other ...
There was some friction over this memorial. It is close to the site of Lee Rigby's murder and initially Greenwich Council was opposed to ...
The plaque was laid secretly at night, near to the site of Rigby's murder. Greenwich Council feared that it would attract right wing act...
Sir Kenneth Clark, 1903 - 1983, Art historian and broadcaster, lived here 1934 - 1939. English Heritage
In our photo the plaque can be seen on the first floor, above the taxi.
Sebright House This block was built in 1948 and was named after William Seabright, Town Clerk of London (1541 - 1620), who devoted much c...
Beechwood House This building was built in 1948 by the London County Council and was named after Beechwood in Bedfordshire the home of Wi...
Jack Beresford, 1899 - 1977, Olympic rowing champion, lived here, 1903 - 1940. English Heritage
William Gilpin 1724 - 1804 These flats have been built on the site of Cheam School. From 1752 - 1777, William Gilpin, satirised by Willia...
Cheam School Once associated with Whitehall, the famous Cheam School was established on this site by 1719. The Chapel, now altered, survi...