Poet and playwright. Born in Aldwincle, Northamptonshire. The first Poet Laureate. Died in London. Initially buried in St Anne's Church, Soho but quickly reburied in Chaucer's grave in Westminster Abbey. See the plaque 'John Dryden attacked' for the story.
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John Dryden
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Lamb & Flag - pub information board
This plaque implicates De Keroualle in the attack on Dryden whereas it's more...
Spirit of Soho Mural
Interesting that Coca Cola are specifically mentioned on the panel but not as...
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John Dryden
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John Milton
{On the top plaque there is a section of gilded inscribed poetry by John Dryd...
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