Plaque

Mary Hughes

Inscription

Mary Hughes, 1860 - 1941, friend of all in need, lived and worked here, 1926 - 1941.
London County Council 

Site: Mary Hughes (1 memorial)

E1, Vallance Road

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Mary Hughes

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Mary Hughes

Social worker.  Born 80 Park Street, Mayfair, daughter to the Christian socia...

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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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