Plaque

Sylvia Pankhurst - SW10

Inscription

Sylvia Pankhurst, 1882-1960, campaigner for women's rights, lived here.
Greater London Council

Site: Sylvia Pankhurst - SW10 (1 memorial)

SW10, Cheyne Walk, 120

In 1906 having just finished at the Royal College of Art Pankhurst moved here into two unfurnished rooms.

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

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Sylvia Pankhurst

Born in Manchester as Estelle Sylvia, daughter of Emmeline Pankhurst.  Traine...

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Greater London Council

Replaced the LCC. The GLC was abolished, some say, because Mrs Thatcher could...

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