Plaque

Dr. Barnardo - Ben Jonson Road

Erection date: 1953

Inscription

Doctor Barnardo, 1845 - 1905, began his work for children in a building on this site in 1866.
London County Council

Site: Dr. Barnardo - Ben Jonson Road (1 memorial)

E1, Ben Jonson Road, 58 Solent House

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

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Dr. Barnardo - Ben Jonson Road

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Dr Barnardo

Missionary and social worker with the British poor, especially children. Born...

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Dr. Barnardo - Ben Jonson Road

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London County Council

Prior to the LCC London matters were run by church parishes. The LCC was the ...

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