Plaque

Sir Percy Cradock

Erection date: 2019

Inscription

Sir Percy Craddock, 1923 - 2010, British Ambassador & author, lived here.

Both Wikipedia and The Guardian spell the name with one 'd'.

Site: Sir Percy Cradock (1 memorial)

TW1, Richmond Road, 303

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Sir Percy Cradock

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Sir Percy Cradock

British diplomat, civil servant and sinologist who served as British Ambassad...

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