Plaque

David Devant

Erection date: 2/6/2003

Inscription

David Devant, 1868 - 1941, magician, lived here in flat no. 1.
English Heritage

Site: David Devant (1 memorial)

NW3, Ornan Road, Ornan Court, Flat 1

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David Devant

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