Plaque

Dame Ivy Compton-Burnett

Erection date: 1994

Inscription

English Heritage
Dame Ivy Compton-Burnett, 1884-1969, novelist, lived here, 1934-1969.

Site: Dame Ivy Compton-Burnett (1 memorial)

SW7, Cornwall Gardens, 95, Braemar Mansions - Flat 5

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

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Dame Ivy Compton-Burnett

Novelist. Born at 2 Onslow Gardens, Pinner, Middlesex. her early life was mar...

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