Plaque

Samuel Phelps

Erection date: 1911

Inscription

{At the top, with the crossed laurel leaves:}
L.C.C.
{In the main area:}
Samuel Phelps, 1804 - 1878, tragedian, lived here.

Site: Samuel Phelps (1 memorial)

N1, Canonbury Square, 8

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Samuel Phelps

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Samuel Phelps

Actor/manager, born in Devonport.  In his early working life he worked on the...

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London County Council

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