Erection date: /3/1986
Eleanor Rathbone, 1872-1946, pioneer of family allowances, lived here.
Greater London Council
SW1, Tufton Street, Tufton Court
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Eleanor Rathbone
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Eleanor Rathbone
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