Erection date: 2005
C. B. Fry, 1872 - 1956, all-round sportsman, was born here.
English Heritage
Site: C. B. Fry - Croydon (1 memorial)
CR0, St James's Road, 144
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
Erection date: 2005
C. B. Fry, 1872 - 1956, all-round sportsman, was born here.
English Heritage
CR0, St James's Road, 144
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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