Plaque

Allen Lane

Inscription

Here, 50 years ago, Allen Lane published his first paperbacks, thereby changing reading habits throughout the English-speaking world.
30 July 1985.

Site: Allen Lane (1 memorial)

W1, Vigo Street, 8

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Allen Lane

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Allen Lane

Publisher. Born as Allen Lane Wlliams in Bristol. His uncle was John Lane, fo...

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