Plaque

Clement Attlee - Royal Festival Hall

Erection date: 12/10/1949

Inscription

This stone was laid by The Right Hon C.R. Attlee C.H. M.P. Prime Minister on 12th October 1949

This film shows what looks like a time capsule being buried, and Attlee laying this foundation stone.

Site: Clement Attlee - Royal Festival Hall (1 memorial)

SE1, Belvedere Road, Below the Clore Ballroom, Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre

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

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