Plaque

H. G. Wells - South Street Bromley

Inscription

Mrs Knott's dame school. H.G. Wells was a pupil here, 1871 - 1874.

Site: H. G. Wells - South Street Bromley (1 memorial)

BR1, South Street, 8

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

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H. G. Wells - South Street Bromley

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Mrs Knott's Dame School

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