Plaque

Bobby Abel

Inscription

Bobby Abel, "The Guv'nor", 1857 - 1936, one of England's finest ever cricketers, learned his cricket in Southwark Park.
London Borough of Southwark
Voted by the People

Site: Bobby Abel (1 memorial)

SE16, Southwark Park, Cafe Gallery

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

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Bobby Abel

Cricketer. Born Robert Abel at 18 Commercial Street, Rotherhithe. He was the ...

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Southwark Council

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