Plaque

George Godwin

Inscription

George Godwin, 1813 - 1888, architect, journalist and social reformer, lived here.
Greater London Council

Site: George Godwin (1 memorial)

SW3, Alexander Square, 24

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George Godwin

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George Godwin

Architect, journalist and social reformer. Editor of "The Builder". Honorary ...

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Greater London Council

Replaced the LCC. The GLC was abolished, some say, because Mrs Thatcher could...

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