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ON THIS DAY IN LONDON
23rd March 1933 Born today: Geoffrey Leigh, CEO (Allied London Properties)
23rd March 1905 Born today: Ralph Perring, Lord Mayor (London)
23rd March 1889 The free Woolwich ferry service was launched by Sir Joseph Bazalgette.
23rd March 1861 London's 1st tramcars, designed by Mr Train of NY, begins operating
23rd March 1743 George Frideric Handel's oratorio Messiah premieres in London
23rd March 1729 Celebrated satirical painter William Hogarth married Jane Thornhill, daughter of artist Sir James Thornhill.
Grenfell Tower
This is where a terrible fire killed dozens of residents.
Location: Station Walk, North Kensington
Description: This is where the terrible fire in the early hours of 14th June 2017 caused at least 80 deaths and over 70 injuries, with a definitive figure not expected until 2018.
The 1967 24-storey, 220-foot (67m) high tower block of 129 public housing flats in North Kensington, West London.
It was named after Grenfell Road which ran to the south of the structure prior to construction. The road was originally named after Field Marshal Lord Grenfell (18411925), a senior British Army officer.
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