Plaque

Alexis Soyer

Inscription

Alexis Soyer, 1810 - 1858, chef, author of cookbooks, inventor, lived here.
City of Westminster

Site: Alexis Soyer (1 memorial)

NW8, Marlborough Place, 28

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Alexis Soyer

Chef, author of cookbooks, inventor. One of the first celebrity chefs. Born F...

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

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