Plaque

Jenny Lind

Erection date: 1909

Inscription

Jenny Lind, (Madame Goldschmidt), 1820 - 1887, singer, lived here.
LCC

Site: Jenny Lind (1 memorial)

SW5, Old Brompton Road, 189

The plaque is actually located over a gateway in Boltons Place.

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

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