Plaque

Basil Marsden Smedley - Town Hall

Inscription

These trees are in memory of Basil Marsden Smedley OBE, 1901 - 1964, who loved and served Chelsea.

Site: Chelsea Old Town Hall & Smedley (2 memorials)

SW3, King's Road

The two plaques are at the centre of the frontage behind the bike stands.

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This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Basil Marsden Smedley - Town Hall

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Basil Marsden Smedley

Barrister and local politician in Chelsea. Born and lived his entire adult li...

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Basil Marsden Smedley - Town Hall

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