The clock above was erected by public subscription in memory of Minnie Lansbury who after a life devoted to the service of the poor of this borough, died on New Year's Day, 1922, aged 32 years.
E3, Bow Road, 67, Electric House
This building was erected in the 1930s. Actor Angela Lansbury contributed to the 2008 restoration of the clock.
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Minnie Lansbury - first plaque
Suffragette and Poplar alderman. Daughter-in-law to George Lansbury. Her earl...
This section lists the other memorials at the same location as the memorial on this page:
Minnie Lansbury - first plaque
On 16 October 2008 the restored Minnie Lansbury Clock was celebrated by those...
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Architect. Born London. Cousin to Benjamin Disraeli. Designed some lovely squares in London: Belgrave Square, Alexander Square, Thurloe Square, Pelham Crescent and Place, Walton Place, and a numbe...
Founded in 1681 by a land charter granted by Charles II to William Penn.
Musical group. Founded by Jazzie B (Trevor Beresford Romeo). They are best known for their 1989 UK chart-topper and US top five hit 'Back to Life (However Do you Want Me)'.
Member of the ARP/Civil Defence Services - stretcher bearer. Andrew Behan has kindly provided the following research: Charles William Patrick Staff was born on 4 November 1916 in Poplar, the only ...
Born at 2 Crown Office Row, Inner Temple. Studied at Christ's Hospital where he became friends with Samuel Taylor Coleridge. "Elia" is the pseudonym Lamb used for a series of essays he wrote for th...
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