Plaque

Sir Victor Horsley

Erection date: 17/6/2015

Inscription

Sir Victor Horsley, 1857 - 1916, pioneer of neurosurgery and social reformer, lived here.
English Heritage

Site: Sir Victor Horsley (1 memorial)

WC1, Gower Street, 129

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

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Sir Victor Horsley

Scientist and soldier. Born Victor Alexander Haden Horsley in 2 Tor Villas, C...

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