Jim Connell, 1852 - 1929, Irish, socialist and author of 'The Red Flag' lived here, 1915 - 1929.
Lewisham
The Labour Party
SE23, Stondon Park, 22a
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of plaquesoflondon.co.uk
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Jim Connell
A socialist song, written by Jim Connell. (supposedly on a train journey betw...
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This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
Jim Connell
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