blue plaque · England
Blue plaque № 11901

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
Inscription drawn from imported open data, awaiting original TributeLegacy editorial.
Source: Open Plaques. Geographic data via OpenStreetMap.