Inscription
Westminster City Council
Philosopher professor, Sir Alfred Ayer, 1910 - 1989, lived here, 1980 - 1989.
Site: Sir Alfred Ayer (1 memorial)
W1, York Street, 51
Credit for this entry to: Bob Baker
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Sir Alfred Ayer
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Sir Alfred Ayer
Philosopher professor. Born Neville Court, Abbey Road. Married 4 times, twice...
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Sir Alfred Ayer
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Westminster City Council
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