Plaque

Annie Besant - SE19

Erection date: 1963

Inscription

Annie Besant, 1847 - 1933, social reformer, lived here in 1874.
London County Council

Site: Annie Besant - SE19 (1 memorial)

SE19, Colby Road, 39

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

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Annie Besant

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