Plaque

Bert Hardy

Inscription

Bert Hardy, 1913 - 1995, photographer, born and grew up in The Priory. "The man behind the camera".
London Borough of Southwark
Voted by the People

Site: Bert Hardy (1 memorial)

SE1, Webber Street, The Priory

The building is dated 1893 and presumably was named after Blackfriars Priory even though that was on the other side of the river.

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Bert Hardy

Documentary and press photographer known for his work published in 'Picture P...

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