Plaque

William Morris - birthplace

Inscription

Directly opposite stood Elm House (demolished in 1898) in extensive grounds the birthplace of William Morris 24 March 1834.
Borough of Walthamstow

Site: William Morris - birthplace (1 memorial)

E17, Forest Road, 343, Walthamstow Fire Station

The plaque is between the two notices on the white wall.

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

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William Morris (designer)

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Elm House

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