| Repository | Archives |
| Reference Number | L/SMS/A/10/8 |
| Alternative Reference Number | LCX00223 |
| Level | File |
| Title | Letters from George Lansbury to Bow Vestry |
| Date(s) | 1887-1900 |
| Description | 8 April 1887, 105 St Stephens Road to Bow Vestry Clerk: refers to meeting at St Stephen's Hall, Saxon Road, Bow and resolution as to the abolition of tax on coals and a deputation to meet about the same. With draft reply in pencil.
8 January 1897, 101 St Stephens Road to Bow Vestry: announcing a ratepayers deputation to visit the Vestry to discuss the 'heavy increase in the rates' and request deputations are made to the London County Council and Poplar Board of Works.
10 August 1900: Lansbury writes that his name 'not in the register for 177 Bow Road' referring to his previous address 101 St Stephens Road and requesting form to have his name added. Written on the back of illustrated letterhead of Burton, Brine and Read Limited, timber and veneer merchants and importers, Veneer Mills, 101, 103, 105 and 105a, St.Stephens Road, Bow.
Mounted by Local History Library on card. |
| Extent | 3 documents |
| Category | Correspondence |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Notes | Formerly held in the Local History Library Press Cutting series, 100 L. Photocopies of these letters were made in February 2022 and are kept in the Press Cuttings, reference LCX00223, class 100 L |
| PhysicalDescription | Poor condition, at risk from handling |
| Access Status | Open |
| Request | YES - You can order this material to consult in our Reading Room. |