George Orwell, 1903 - 1950, novelist & political essayist lived here.
W11, Portobello Road, 22
Orwell was in lodgings here for a brief period: from late 1927 to Spring 1928, when he moved to Paris.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
George Orwell - W11
George Orwell was born in Bengal as Eric Arthur Blair, his father was a Briti...
English Heritage Dr Margery Blackie, 1898 - 1981, homeopathic physician, lived and worked here 1929 - 1980.
The war plaque is above the main entrance. The foundation stone for the Empire Memorial Sailors' Hostel is to the left of the front eleva...
Covent Garden Area Trust has an interesting page about the unveiling ceremony.
The Hackney Society has done a thorough job researching the history of this building, with lots of pictures. A brief summary: Built abo...
Sir Johnston Forbes-Robertson, actor, lived here. Born 1853, died 1937.
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