Plaque

Terence Rattigan

Erection date: 2005

Inscription

English Heritage
Sir Terence Rattigan, 1911-1977, playwright was born here.

Plaque unveiled by David Suchet and Loyd Grossman (then chairman of the blue plaques panel).

Site: Terence Rattigan (1 memorial)

SW7, Cornwall Gardens, 100

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Sir Terence Rattigan

Playwright. Born Terence Mervyn Rattigan at 100 Cornwall Gardens, London. He ...

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