Plaque

Edward Whymper

Erection date: 16/9/2011

Inscription

English Heritage
Edward Whymper, 1840-1911, mountaineer, lived here, 1907-1911.

Plaque unveiled by Mick Fowler, president of the Alpine Club.

Site: Edward Whymper (1 memorial)

TW11, Waldegrave Road, 82

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

This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Edward Whymper

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Edward Whymper

Mountaineer and wood-engraver. Born at Lambeth Terrace, Kennington Road. He t...

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This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
Edward Whymper

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Mick Fowler

Mountaineer and tax inspector. Born Michael Fowler in London. Voted "The Mout...

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