Plaque

Henry Robertson Bowers - Sidcup

Erection date: 30/5/2014

Inscription

Lt, Henry R. Bowers lived here, 1891 - 1897, perished with Captain Scott in the Antarctic, 1912.
Bexley Civic Society

Site: Henry Robertson Bowers - Sidcup (1 memorial)

DA14, Carlton Road, 13

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

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Henry Robertson Bowers - Sidcup

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Henry Robertson Bowers

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Captain Robert Scott

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Bexley Civic Society

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