Foundation stone, former Burton's, Upper Norwood
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Image: © Christopher Hilton Taken: 14 Mar 2009
On Westow Street, this has long ceased to be a branch of Burton's and is now a Plumbase, but the foundation stone survives. Its being laid by a member of the Burton family is typical of their interwar stores. For an image of the building itself, see Image