George Lansbury bronze plaque

George Lansbury 1859-1940 Member of the Poplar Borough Council 1903-1940 Mayor 1919-20 and 1936-7 Member of Parliament Minister of the Crown Privy Councillor a great servant of the people The house which stood here was his home for 25 years and this garden was created in his memory by public subscription 1955

  • Pedestal at junction of Bow Road and Hartley Grove, London