Erection date: 15/9/2010
David Greig, 1865 - 1952, founder of the chain of grocers and Hornsey schools' benefactor, lived here.
Historic Buildings of the London Borough of Haringey
N8, High Street, 32
The location was Greig's mother's shop, opened in 1870. The address then was 3 St Mary's Terrace.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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David Greig - N8
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