Plaque

Amy Gentry

Inscription

Amy Gentry, 1903 - 1976 pioneer rower lived here.
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Site: Amy Gentry (1 memorial)

SW14, Thornton Road, 29

This 'plaque' was spotted in 2018 by a friend who lives nearby, to whom we are also grateful for the photos.

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Amy Gentry

Pioneer rower. Amy Constance Gentry was born 111 White Hart Lane, Barnes. Emp...

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Writing her book 'Eat Sweat Play: How Sport Can Change Our Lives' Anna Kessel...

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