Plaque

W. G. Grace - SE26

Inscription

W.G. Grace, 1848 - 1915, cricketer, lived in a house on this site.
Presented by Laing Homes
London Borough of Lewisham

Site: W. G. Grace - SE26 (1 memorial)

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

Cricketer and medical practitioner. Born William Gilbert Grace at Clematis Ho...

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Laing Homes

A building group which was a division of John Laing plc (a company which was ...

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Lewisham Borough Council

The Borough of Lewisham was formed as an amalgamation of the Metropolitan Bor...

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