Place    From 1948 

Aspen Gardens

Categories: Community / Clubs

State of the art post-war housing estate opened by Aneurin Bevan. Movietone News covered the unveiling ceremony with Bevan's hair battling against the wind.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Aspen Gardens

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Aspen Gardens

This building was opened on the 27th day of September 1948 by the Rt Hon Aneu...

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The Red Flag

The Red Flag

A socialist song, written by Jim Connell. (supposedly on a train journey between Charing Cross and New Cross). It is the anthem of the British Labour Party, and is usually sung at the end of their ...

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1 memorial
White Hart Inn

White Hart Inn

Established in the medieval period and referenced by Shakespeare in 'Henry VI' and by Dickens in 'Pickwick Papers'.  Not to be confused with the nearby White Hart at 22 Great Suffolk Street.

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1 memorial
Labour Party

Labour Party

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Group, Community / Clubs, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
Association of Jewish Ex-Servicemen and Women

Association of Jewish Ex-Servicemen and Women

From their website: "With over 120,000 Jews having served in the British Armed Forces during the World Wars, AJEX JMA is here to ensure that their immense contribution is never forgotten. Our aims ...

Group, Armed Forces, Community / Clubs, History

5 memorials
People for Portland Road

People for Portland Road

Group which works for the regeneration of Portland Road and its surrounding area in Norwood, South London. It aims to achieve improvements for the benefit of the community.

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Sally MacGill

Sally MacGill

Possibly also known as Sarah MacGill.

Person, Tragedy

1 memorial
Anna Kendall

Anna Kendall

SW3, Robinson Street, Christ Church Primary School

{On the small plaque on the wall to the left:} For Anna Kendall, headteacher of Christ Church Primary School, 1992 - 2009. From grateful ...

2 subjects commemorated, 1 creator