Plaque

Charlie Chaplin - Hanwell

Erection date: 1996

Inscription

Charlie Chaplin attended the Central London District Schools here from 1896 - 1898.
Commemorating the centenary of cinema 1996
In association with the British Film Institute

The plaque is propped up behind the reception desk at 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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Central London District Schools

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British Film Institute

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