Erection date: 28/8/2020
Noor Inayat Khan, GC, 1914 - 1944, SOE agent, codename 'Madeleine', stayed here.
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WC1, Taviton Street, 4
The Covid-19 pandemic meant the unveiling ceremony took place on Facebook.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Noor Inayat Khan - Taviton Street
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WW2 spy and member of the French resistance. A descendant of the 18th centur...
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Noor Inayat Khan - Taviton Street
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