Plaque

Betty Knight

Inscription

Betty Knight, 1936 - 2010, champion for the rights of Islington residents, lived here from 1976 - 2010.
London Borough of Islington
Islington People's Plaque

Site: Betty Knight (1 memorial)

EC1, St John's Street, Tunbridge House, Spa Green Estate

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

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