Inscription
George Gissing, 1857-1903, novelist, lived here, 1882-1884.
Greater London Council
Site: George Gissing - SW3 (1 memorial)
SW3, Oakley Gardens, 33
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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George Gissing - SW3
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George Gissing
Goerge Robert Gissing. Novelist, best known for ‘New Grub Street’ about the h...
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George Gissing - SW3
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Greater London Council
Replaced the LCC. The GLC was abolished, some say, because Mrs Thatcher could...
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