Plaque

Donald Pleasence

Erection date: 22/10/2017

Inscription

Donald Pleasence OBE, 1919 - 1995, actor, lived here.
The Heritage Foundation

Site: Donald Pleasence and Hopkin Morris (2 memorials)

W4, Strand on the Green, 15

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

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