Plaque

John Keats birthplace

Inscription

In a house on this site, the "Swan & Hoop", John Keats, poet, was born, 1795.
The Corporation of the City of London

Site: John Keats birthplace (1 memorial)

EC2, Moorgate, 85

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Swan and Hoop pub

The pub in which John Keats, poet, was born, 1795.

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John Keats

Born 24 Moorfields Pavement Row, Finsbury. This was the Swan and Hoop pub, wh...

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Corporation of the City of London

The municipal governing body of the City of London. Officially the 'Mayor and...

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