Plaque

Cecil Beaton - NW3

Inscription

Sir Cecil Beaton, 1904 - 1980, photographer and designer, was born and lived here until 1911.
Heath and Old Hampstead Society

Site: Cecil Beaton - NW3 (1 memorial)

NW3, Langland Gardens, 21

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Cecil Beaton - NW3

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Sir Cecil Beaton

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Cecil Beaton - NW3

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Heath & (Old) Hampstead Society / Hampstead Plaque Fund

The Hampstead Plaque fund was set up, many years ago, by Ralph Wade and has b...

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