Plaque

John Lindley

Erection date: 2005

Inscription

John Lindley, 1799 - 1865, botanist and pioneer orchidologist, lived here from 1836 and died here.
English Heritage

Site: John Lindley (1 memorial)

W4, The Avenue, Bedford House

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

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Botanist and horticulturist. Born at Catton, near Norwich. He was appointed a...

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