Plaque

Hilaire Belloc

Inscription

Greater London Council
Hilaire Belloc, 1870-1953, poet, essayist and historian, lived here, 1900-1905.

Site: Belloc & Greaves (2 memorials)

SW10, Cheyne Walk, 104

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

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Hilaire Belloc

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Hilaire Belloc

Poet, essayist and historian. Born France. Catholic. His works include 'Caut...

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Greater London Council

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

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Walter Greaves

Walter Greaves

Greater London Council Walter Greaves, 1846-1930, artist, lived here 1855-1897.

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