Plaque

Francis Blakey

Inscription

In memory of a friend and colleague, Francis Blakey, who passed away 1.5. 1995, aged 34.

Erected before February 2012.

Site: Francis Blakey (1 memorial)

SE1, Tooley Street, London Bridge underground station

This plaque is on the ground level, at the top of escalators to the Northern and Jubilee lines.

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Francis Blakey

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Francis Blakey

Aged 34 when he died. Probably worked at London Bridge station for British Ra...

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