Plaque

Lorne House

Erection date: 6/6/1989

Inscription

This plaque was unveiled by Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales to commemorate the opening of Lorne House, 6 June 1989.
The Guinness Trust
Turning Point
The Mental Health Foundation

Not the style, but the high quality of this plaque reminds us of the one in Bessborough Gardens, unveiled by the Prince of Wales the year before.

Site: Lorne House (1 memorial)

E5, Lower Clapton Road, 126-128

The quality and longevity of the plaque belies the success of the venture it commemorates.

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Lorne House

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Lorne House

Early-mid 19th century pair of terraced houses, now Grade II Listed. From 194...

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Lorne House

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Guinness Trust / Guinness Partnership

From the Picture source: "In 1890 Sir Edward Guinness set up The Guinness Tru...

Mental Health Foundation

From the Picture source: "Our knowledge, informed by rigorous research and pr...

Turning Point

From the Picture source website: "Turning Point is a social enterprise, focus...

Diana Princess of Wales

Born Lady Diana Frances Spencer in Norfolk. Married the Prince of Wales at St...

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