Plaque

G. K. Chesterton - birth

Inscription

Gilbert Keith Chesterton was born here, 29th May 1874.

Are we proud of spotting this small, dark plaque? You bet we are!

Site: Chesterton and Carlile (2 memorials)

W8, Sheffield Terrace, 32 - 34

Chesterton at 32. Carlile at 34, behind the scaffolding.

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This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
G. K. Chesterton - birth

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G. K. Chesterton

Writer. Born 32 Sheffield Terrace, Campden Hill, as Gilbert Keith Chesterton....

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G. K. Chesterton - birth

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Prebendary Wilson Carlile

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