Builder. Born Edward Charles Christmas in Lewisham. He set up his business around 1890, initially building large detached houses, and then less expensive ones in the Perry Vale area, where his style is still pervasive. He made a curious bid for immortality by giving his houses names, the first letters of which spelt out 'Ted Christmas' and 'Laura' after his wife.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Ted Christmas
{Panel 1:} A Brief Local History In medieval times this area was known as The...
Leathemarket JMB is Southwark’s largest resident-managed housing organisation. managing 1500 homes in Borough and Bermondsey between London Bridge and Tower Bridge.
In 1631 commissioned Inigo Jones to build the residential square at Covent Garden, with a piazza at the centre.
Used to be on the Savoy Hotel and Theatre site. Not to be confused with Worcester House - City.
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