Fountain

Central London District Schools Water Fountain

Erection date: /1/1901

Inscription

Central London District Schools
This drinking fountain was erected to the memory of Mr. W.H. Hall. supt. of these schools 1888 - 1900 by the members of the staff (past and present) of the institution January 1901.

The (non-working) water fountain is located in a small garden next to the Hanwell Community Centre.

Site: Hanwell Community Centre (2 memorials)

W7, Westcott Crescent, Hanwell Community Centre

2019: This building is on Historic England's register of heritage sites at risk: "The administration block of the former London District Schools, built in 1856 is a beautiful Grade II listed building. The Local Authority carried out major repairs in 2010 and the building is now in good condition, but it's still on the risk register."

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

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This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Central London District Schools Water Fountain

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W. H. Hall

Erstwhile superintendent of London Central District Schools from 1888 to 1900.

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Central London District Schools Water Fountain

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Central London District Schools

There are several different names which all apply to the same institution. T...

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Central London District Schools Water Fountain

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Charlie Chaplin - Hanwell

Charlie Chaplin - Hanwell

The plaque is propped up behind the reception desk at Hanwell Community Centre

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