Plaque

R. F. Delderfield

Erection date: 4/9/2014

Inscription

R. F. Delderfield, 1912 - 1972, writer & dramatist, lived here from 1918 to 1923. His books "The Avenue" are based on his life in this area.

The Avenue was a series of books.

Site: R. F. Delderfield (1 memorial)

CR0, Ashburton Avenue, 22

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

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R. F. Delderfield

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R.F. Delderfield

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