Memorial

Charles Lamb in Giltspur Street Charles Lamb in Giltspur Street

Bust: Charles Lamb in Giltspur Street

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Elia

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To the immortal memory of

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Charles Lamb

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Perhaps the most loved name in English literature who was a Bluecoat Boy here for 7 years.
B: 1775 D: 1834

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This memorial was moved here in December 1962 from Christchurch Greyfriars, Newgate Street, which stands beside the former site of Charles Lamb's school Christ's Hospital.

Site: Charles Lamb in Giltspur Street (2 memorials)

EC1, Giltspur Street, 10

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Subjects commemorated

47344

Christchurch - Greyfriars Church

London Garden Trust says: " This lovely garden is located on the site of the ...

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47057

Christ's Hospital

Founded by Edward VI in the remains of Greyfriars Monastery for the education...

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47001

Charles Lamb

Born at 2 Crown Office Row, Inner Temple. "Elia" is the pseudonym Lamb used f...

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Also at this site

45483

Watch-house in Giltspur Street

Watch-house, erected 1791, destroyed 1941, rebuilt 1962.

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