Plaque

George Peabody

Erection date: 1976

Inscription

Greater London Council
George Peabody, 1795-1869, philanthropist, died here.

Site: George Peabody (1 memorial)

SW1, Eaton Square, 80

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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George Peabody

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George Peabody

Philanthropist. Born Massachusetts, USA, descended from English immigrants to...

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Greater London Council

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

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