Plaque

E. H. Gombrich

Erection date: 18/10/2015

Inscription

E. H. Gombrich, 1909 - 2001, art historian, lived here 1952 - 2001.
English Heritage

Plaque unveiled by Gormley.

Site: E. H. Gombrich (1 memorial)

NW3, Briardale Gardens, 19

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

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