Plaque

Captain Scott - SW3

Inscription

L.C.C.
Robert Falcon Scott, Antarctic explorer (1868-1912), lived here.

Site: Captain Scott - SW3 (1 memorial)

SW3, Oakley Street, 56

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

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Captain Scott - SW3

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Captain Robert Scott

Born Devonport. Royal Navy Antarctic explorer. With four companions, E.A. Wil...

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Captain Scott - SW3

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London County Council

Prior to the LCC London matters were run by church parishes. The LCC was the ...

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