Plaque

Learie Constantine - W8

Erection date: 17/12/2013

Inscription

Sir Learie Constantine, 1901 - 1971, West Indian cricketer and statesman, lived here 1949 - 1954.
English Heritage

Site: Learie Constantine - W8 (1 memorial)

W8, Lexham Gardens, 101

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

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