Plaque

Sir Henry Cooper - SE6

Erection date: 26/4/2012

Inscription

Sir Henry Cooper OBE KSG, 1934 - 2011, heavyweight boxer, British, European & Commonwealth champion lived here, 1942 - 1960.
London Borough of Lewisham

Site: Sir Henry Cooper - SE6 (1 memorial)

SE6, Farmstead Road, 120

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

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Sir Henry Cooper

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Lewisham Borough Council

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