Plaque

Edgar Wallace - SE4

Erection date: 1960

Inscription

London County Council
Edgar Wallace, 1875-1932, writer, lived here.

Site: Edgar Wallace - SE4 (1 memorial)

SE4, Tressilian Crescent, 6

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

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Edgar Wallace - SE4

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Edgar Wallace

Prolific writer: crime, novels, journalism, plays films. Born 7 Ashburnham Gr...

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London County Council

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