Charles Dickens, novelist, lived here. B: 1812. D:1870.
{Almost hidden in the decorative border:}
Erected by the Society of Arts
But he did not live in the building here today, he lived in Furnival's Inn.
EC1, Holborn, 273, Holborn Bars (ex-Prudential Building)
Credit for this entry to: Jean Haynes of www.walks.com
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Dickens plaque - EC1
Born, son of Elizabeth and John Dickens, at No.1 Mile End Terrace, Landport, ...
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Dickens plaque - EC1
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J. D. Gilbert Esq. Chairman of the Fire Brigade Committee of the London County Council laid this stone on the 24th day of June 1901.
The plaque was unveiled in a temporary position but is now (2021) on the wall just inside the main entrance to the theatre.
The smaller plaque is between the two posts on the right of the photograph.
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