Plaque

Chelsea civilians killed in WW2

Inscription

In remembrance of 457 civilians killed in Chelsea by enemy action 1939-1945.

Site: Dovehouse Green plaques (3 memorials)

SW3, Dovehouse Green

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

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This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Chelsea civilians killed in WW2

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The Blitz

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World War 2

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Chelsea civilians killed in WW2

457 civilians were killed in Chelsea during WW2.

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Civilian deaths in London caused by enemy action

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