From "The Descriptive Album of London" by George H Birch 1896 - Extract text : " The People's Palace, situated in the Mile End Road, E., was built at a cost of Z 100,000, the nucleus of which was furnished by a bequest The original idea of the testator has been largely extended, the Palace as it now stands being on the lines of the " Palace of /, by Mr. Barber Beaumont. which forms the principal subject Of Sir Walter Besant's celebrated Novel " All Sorts and Conditions of Men." The funds required were subscribed by the public. schools, The Palace is well worth a visit. Admission is free on app

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From "The Descriptive Album of London" by George H Birch 1896 - Extract text : " The People's Palace, situated in the Mile End Road, E., was built at a cost of Z 100,000, the nucleus of which was furnished by a bequest The original idea of the testator has been largely extended, the Palace as it now stands being on the lines of the " Palace of /, by Mr. Barber Beaumont. which forms the principal subject Of Sir Walter Besant's celebrated Novel " All Sorts and Conditions of Men." The funds required were subscribed by the public. schools, The Palace is well worth a visit. Admission is free on application to the attendants in charge. are attended. "

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