Plaque

Martin van Buren

Inscription

Martin van Buren, 1782 - 1862, eighth US President, lived here.
Greater London Council

Site: Martin Van Buren (1 memorial)

W1, Stratford Place, 7

Ornamental Passions have a good post about the grand mansion at the end of this 1770s development.

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Martin van Buren

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Martin van Buren

Eighth US President. Born in Kinderhook, N.Y., USA. For a list of all the US...

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Martin van Buren

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Greater London Council

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

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