Plaque

Daphne du Maurier

Erection date: 21/6/2011

Inscription

Daphne du Maurier, 1907-1989, novelist, lived here, 1932-1934, erected by the Heath and Hampstead Society.

Plaque unveiled by her daughter, Tessa, Viscountess Montgomery of Alamein.

Site: Daphne du Maurier (1 memorial)

NW3, Well Road, Junction with Christchurch Hill

Known as Providence Corner.

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

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Daphne du Maurier

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Daphne du Maurier

Novelist and playwright. Born at 24 Cumberland Terrace, Regents Park. Daughte...

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Heath & (Old) Hampstead Society / Hampstead Plaque Fund

The Hampstead Plaque fund was set up, many years ago, by Ralph Wade and has b...

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