Plaque

Andrew Lang

Erection date: 1959

Inscription

Andrew Lang, 1844 - 1912, man of letters lived here in 1876 - 1912.
London County Council

Site: Andrew Lang (1 memorial)

W8, Marloes Road, 1

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Andrew Lang

Anthropologist and poet. Born at Viewfield, in Selkirk. Chiefly known for his...

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