Erection date: 2017
The Admiral Duncan Pub
3 people killed, 70 injured, by a neo-Nazi nail bomber, 30 April 1999.
Queer Heritage
Sexual Avengers
W1, Old Compton Street, 54, Admiral Duncan
In our photo the plaque can be seen, below the second 'n' of Duncan.
Inside there is a memorial chandelier.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Admiral Duncan nail bomb
Well known as a gay pub, the Admiral Duncan was the site chosen by Neo-Nazi D...
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Admiral Duncan nail bomb
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