Plaque

Tower Hamlets Mission - 2

Erection date: 27/2/1958

Inscription

In thanksgiving to God for the devotion and generosity of the friends of the Mission who have continued the work of the founder, Frederick N. Charrington, 1869 - 1936, this stone was unveiled by Mrs Mary M. Reeder, 27th February 1958.

Site: Mile End mural & Tower Hamlets Mission (3 memorials)

E1, Mile End Road, 31, Charis

The two plaques are inside the gates, one on each side, on the set back walls facing the pavement. The statue is William Booth and not yet published.

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Tower Hamlets Mission

Information about this site before the Mission arrived, from the "Black Histo...

Frederick Nicholas Charrington

Renounced a brewing fortune to help the East End poor. Born Bow Road, the he...

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Mary M. Reeder

Connected with the Tower Hamlet Mission and active in 1958. Tower Hamlets Lo...

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