Plaque

Alec Dickson

Inscription

Alec Dickson, 1914 - 1994, founder VSO & CSV, lived and died here.
Bedford Park Society

Site: Alec Dickson (1 memorial)

W4, Blenheim Road, 19

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

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Alec Dickson

Community educationist. Born Alexander Graeme Dickson at Duxhill Lodge, Ruisl...

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Bedford Park Society

Conservation group. Co-founded by two local residents, architect Tom Affleck ...

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