Plaque

Admiral Duncan nail bomb

Erection date: 2017

Inscription

The Admiral Duncan Pub
3 people killed, 70 injured, by a neo-Nazi nail bomber, 30 April 1999.
Queer Heritage
Sexual Avengers

Site: Admiral Duncan nail bomb (1 memorial)

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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