Plaque

C. A. Robinson Foundation Stone

Erection date: 7/12/1953

Inscription

C. A. Robinson & Co.
This stone was laid by
C. A. Robinson Esq.
A. C. Robinson Esq.
K. Motley Esq.
December 7th 1953.

Site: Anchor Iron Wharf (4 memorials)

SE10, Ballast Quay, By 4 - 6

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

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This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
C. A. Robinson Foundation Stone

Subjects commemorated i

C. A. Robinson & Co

Scrap metal dealers in Greenwich, founded by Charles Robinson.  In 1953 lease...

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K. Motley

Possible director of C. A. Robinson & Co.

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A. C. Robinson

Presumed relative of Charles Robinson.

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Charles Robinson

In 1835 founded C.A. Robinson & Co.

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This section lists the other memorials at the same location as the memorial on this page:
C. A. Robinson Foundation Stone

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Anchor Iron Wharf - history

Anchor Iron Wharf - history

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C. A. Robinson Foundation Stone - relaid

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Gordon of Greenwich

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