What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: The site of Stonehurst 145 High Street a late Victorian building built by Praeds Brewery Company as a brewery store, wine & spirit warehouse. Used to house Belgian refugees in the 1914-18 war (popularly known as the Belgian House). The home of the Wheeler family 1933-1963. Damaged in the bombing raid of October 3rd 1940. Demolished 1976 Recorded plaque organisation: Rushden Amenities Society.
Stonehurst, located at 145 High Street, served as a significant refuge for Belgian refugees during World War I and was later damaged in a bombing raid in 1940, reflecting its role in local wartime history.
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