Erection date: 11/1/2020
In memory of Constance Baker, "Mother of the Wounded", entertained the armed forces during the first world war in Bishops Park. Born 21.6.1868. Died 28.8.1929.
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham
SW6, Bishop's Park Road, Bishop's Park
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of plaquesoflondon.co.uk
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Constance Baker
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This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
Constance Baker
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Reading top down the plaques are: Holstein, Harvey, "Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund".
Grainger lived at this address, 1908 - 1914, while pursuing his career as a concert pianist and private teacher.
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