Plaque

Adams-Acton

Inscription

John Adams-Acton, sculptor, 1831 - 1910, lived here 1882 - 1906.
Westminster City Council

Site: Adams-Acton (1 memorial)

NW8, Langford Place, 14, Sunny Side

The plaque is just visible in our photo, peeping out from behind the foliage to the upper left of the door.

2023: this house was for sale and Mansion Global had info and photos of the interior.

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Adams-Acton

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John Adams-Acton

Sculptor.  Born John Adams in Acton and later added the (now) suburb's name t...

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Westminster City Council

The ancient parish of St Margaret's was divided into St Margaret's and St Joh...

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