Plaque

Wandsworth time capsule

Erection date: 8/11/2000

Inscription

A time capsule was placed beneath this stone on 8th November 2000 to mark the 100th anniversary of local government in Battersea and Wandsworth.

In 1899 the Battersea Vestry became the Metropolitan Borough of Battersea.

Site: Wandsworth VCs and GCs (5 memorials)

SW18, Fairfield Street, front garden

These plaques are to the north of the fountain in the front garden of Wandsworth Town Hall, on Fairfield Street. The time capsule stone is just outside our photo, to the lower right. Other plaques around this fountain can be found here.

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Battersea Vestry and the Borough of Battersea

In 1899 the Battersea Vestry became the Metropolitan Borough of Battersea. In...

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Wandsworth Council

London borough. Formed from the former Metropolitan Borough of Battersea and ...

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Wandsworth time capsule

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Wandsworth Council

London borough. Formed from the former Metropolitan Borough of Battersea and ...

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Arthur Lascelles VC

Arthur Lascelles VC

{Beneath a representation of the Victoria Cross medal:} Captain Arthur Lascel...

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Edward Foster, VC

Edward Foster, VC

{Beneath a representation of the Victoria Cross medal:} Corporal Edward Foste...

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Reginald Haine VC

Reginald Haine VC

{Beneath a representation of the Victoria Cross medal:} Second Lieutenant Reg...

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Wandsworth VCs and GCs

Wandsworth VCs and GCs

In commemoration of those recipients of the George Cross or Victoria Cross wh...

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Alexander Pope - W4

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