Plaque

Sir John Summerson

Erection date: 19/3/2012

Inscription

Sir John Summerson, 1904 - 1992, architectural historian lived here from 1949 until his death.
English Heritage 

Site: Sir John Summerson (1 memorial)

NW3, Eton Villas, 1

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

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