Plaque

Elizabeth David

Erection date: 18/5/2016

Inscription

Elizabeth David, 1913 - 1992, cookery writer, lived and worked here, 1947 - 1992.
English Heritage

Site: Elizabeth David (1 memorial)

SW3, Halsey Street, 24

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Elizabeth David

Cookery writer. Born as Elizabeth Gwynne into a wealthy family. Travelled in ...

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