Erection date: 2001
Benjamin Britten O.M.,1913-1976, composer, lived here 1931-1933.
English Heritage
SW5, Cromwell Road, 173
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Benjamin Britten - SW5
Composer. Born Lowestoft on St Cecilia's Day (patron saint of music). Royal C...
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Benjamin Britten - SW5
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