This plaque commemorates the bicentenary of the birth of Anthony Trollope (1815 - 1882), who introduced pillar boxes to the United Kingdom in 1852.
In 1855 this street became one of the first in London to have a pillar box.
5 similar plaques have been erected.
SW7, Rutland Gate
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Anthony Trollope - pillar box - Rutland Gate
Author of over 50 delightful novels. Born at 16 Keppel Street. Worked for the...
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Anthony Trollope - pillar box - Rutland Gate
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Edwin Waterhouse, eminent accountant, worked in this building, 1899 - 1905. Corporation of London
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