Plaque

Charles Lamb - Gentleman's Row

Inscription

{Surrounding a cameo of Lamb:}
Charles Lamb 1775 1836.

The (wooden) plaque adds two years to his life.

Site: Charles Lamb - Gentleman's Row (1 memorial)

EN2, Gentleman's Row, 17

Charles and Mary Lamb lodged at this address in 1825 and 1827.

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

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Charles Lamb - Gentleman's Row

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Charles Lamb

Born at 2 Crown Office Row, Inner Temple. Studied at Christ's Hospital where ...

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