An area of East London bounded by the River Lea Navigation, the Hertford Union Canal and the East Cross Route. In 1865 the land was purchased to be used as a gas works, by the Gas Light and Coke Company. It gets its name from several streets named for freshwater fish such as bream, dace and roach. It has a long tradition as a home to artists and art spaces, with a 2009 study identifying around 600 artists' studios.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Fish Island
Leaside - Gateway to Fish Island Funded through Leaside Regeneration Ltd SRB4...
Wimbledon Labour Hall Co-operative Society Limited was registered in 1921. We understand this formal organisation is also known as the William Morris Co-Operative Society and was formed to manage ...
Both sea-faring, Protestant nations, relations have been pretty good since William of Orange was invited to take the British throne in 1688.
Event, Community / Clubs, Politics & Administration, Netherlands
Claimed to be the first public building in South Norwood. When it opened there was little else here except for brickworks and farmland.
Newspaper proprietor and campaigner. Born in Norwood. He became owner and editor of the Beckenham Journal, and used his influence in helping to establish the Croydon Road Recreation Ground. His pre...
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