Key Words :- institute

Address :- 68 Wallis Road, London, Greater London, E9 5LH
Grid Ref :- TQ 3706 8466
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.5442 , Long -0.024886
Local Authority :- Hackney London Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- London
Site Status :- Site extant - No Protection
Site Dates :- 1926 and 1937 -

Description and History of Site:-
Appraisal (2014):

A two-storey corner building in red brick with flattened classical detailing that shades into Art Nouveau. Although not architecturally distinguished, the entrance door at its canted corner with moulded architrave and its cornice give it a presence on a prominent site. It was built as a social centre for local workers and was established by William Leonard, owner of the nearby Carless, Capel and Leonard chemical works.
Currently (2026) occupied by International College of Musical Theatre.

Further Reading and References:-
Smith, Tim and Carr, Bob. 'A Guide to the Industrial Archaeology of Hertfordshire and the Lea Valley'. Association for Industrial Archaeology, 2004
Hackney Wick Conservation Area Appraisal, 2014
Hackney Wick and the Old Ford Area Characterisation Study and Assessment of Key Buildings Compiled for EDAW Ltd

https://www.theicmt.com/

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