Plaque

Andrea Levy

Erection date: 14/3/2020

Inscription

Andrea Levy, 1956 - 2019, novelist and chronicler of the British Caribbean experience, lived here at flat 105, 1956 - 1974.
London Borough of Islington
Islington Heritage Plaque

Site: Andrea Levy (1 memorial)

N5, Elwood Street, Twyford House

A nice art deco entrance. Built by the LCC on the Blackstock estate.

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