Inscription
Gavin Maxwell, 1914 - 1969, naturalist and writer lived here, 1961 - 1965.
Site: Gavin Maxwell (1 memorial)
SW3, Paultons Square, 9
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Gavin Maxwell
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Gavin Maxwell
Author and Naturalist. Born at House of Elrig, Mochrum, Wigtownshire. During ...
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