Bobby Abel, "The Guv'nor", 1857 - 1936, one of England's finest ever cricketers, learned his cricket in Southwark Park.
London Borough of Southwark
Voted by the People
SE16, Southwark Park, Cafe Gallery
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Bobby Abel
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Bobby Abel
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