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Sign: London - Alexandra Palace - Memorial plaque to Albert Alexander, the first baby born there

Address:
Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, London N22 7AY, UK
Category:
Monuments and History
City:
London For all manhole covers in London
Country:
United Kingdom For all manhole covers in United Kingdom
Shape:
Rectangle
Material:
Metal
Placement:
Wall or fence
Tags:
WWI 


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On the sign:
People of the Palace
150 Years

[Photo of a nurse holding a newborn baby]

1914
Albert Alexander: A Refugee Baby Born at the Palace

Throughout the First World War an estimated 250,000 Belgium refugees arrived in the UK. 38,000 men, women and children passed through Alexandra Palace. Albert Alexander was born onsite and named after the Palace.
Photography:
2023
Eli Zvuluny
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Comments:
The sign is one of a series installed to mark the 150th anniversary of the opening of Alexandra Palace (1873).
The signs commemorate individuals who left their mark on the site.

During World War I, the site was initially a refuge for refugees from Belgium (before becoming a detention camp for citizens of enemy countries Click for sign's details, Click for sign's details).
The sign marks the first baby born there.

The location of the sign was photographed on the same day (with the transmission tower in the background) Click for a larger image
as well as the main building of Alexandra Palace Click for a larger image.

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