Greater London Council
Thomas de Quincy, 1785 - 1859, wrote "Confessions of an English Opium Eater" in this house.
Note: "Quincey" seems to be the accepted spelling rather than the "Quincy" on the plaque.
WC2, Tavistock Street, 36
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Thomas de Quincey
Born Manchester. Author, best known for "Confessions of an English Opium-Eate...
This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
Thomas de Quincey
Replaced the LCC. The GLC was abolished, some say, because Mrs Thatcher could...
The birthday was on Saturday 11 June, so we take the date on the plaque to refer to the party.
In remembrance of 457 civilians killed in Chelsea by enemy action 1939-1945.
Referring to our photo: the text of the war memorial is below the feet of the crucifix. Bedford's plaque is on the east wall of the churc...
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