45 Norman Grove plaque

The public map records this plaque for 45 Norman Grove. Its recorded inscription reads: Historic Buildings of Bow - 45 Norman Grove E. Sylvia Pankhurst (1882-1960) set up the East London Toy Factory and Babies' Nursery in this house and the buildings in the rear garden 1914-1934. The factory was financed by Norah Lyle-Smyth (187401963)

E. Sylvia Pankhurst, a prominent suffragette and socialist, established the East London Toy Factory and Babies' Nursery at 45 Norman Grove to support working women and promote feminist ideals in the area from 1914-1934.