Plaque

Brady Settlement - opening

Inscription

This building was opened by Her Royal Highness the Duchess of York, June 24 1935.
Architects - Messrs. Joseph
Builders - H. V. Clogg Ltd

Site: Brady Settlement (3 memorials)

E1, Hanbury Street, 192-196, Brady Arts and Community Centre

From Spitalfields Life: "The Brady Girls’ Club ran from 1920 to 1970. Led by Miriam Moses ... – the Club supported the community during the war years and after, offering shelter and practical help to hundreds of young women and families." and there you will find some wonderful photos of activities at the club, including a visit from the Beatles.

Credit for this entry to: John Hartley

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This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Brady Settlement - opening

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Brady Settlement

From the picture source website: The Brady Boys' Club was the first Jewish bo...

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Messrs. Joseph

Architects who designed the 1935 Brady Settlement building. We wonder if this...

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Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother

In 1923 Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (descended from the Royal House of Scotland...

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Samuel Joseph

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Brady Girls Club and Settlement

Brady Girls Club and Settlement

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Brady Settlement - foundation stone

Brady Settlement - foundation stone

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