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Author: Helen Brown

Painted mural of George Lansbury, the Labour councillor who led the Poplar Rates Rebellion.

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Poplar rates rebellion mural restored for centenary

21 September 20213 November 2023 Helen Brown

In honour of the centenary of the Poplar rates rebellion, Tower Hamlets council has added a fresh lick of paint

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