W.G. Grace, 1848 - 1915, cricketer, lived in a house on this site.
Presented by Laing Homes
London Borough of Lewisham
SE26, Lawrie Park Road, Cricketers Walk
A London County Council plaque was erected here at what was number 7 Lawrie Park Road. When that building was demolished in the 1960s the plaque was moved to another of his residences in SE9.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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W. G. Grace - SE26
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W. G. Grace - SE26
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