Erection date: 1960
Inscription
London County Council
Edgar Wallace, 1875-1932, writer, lived here.
Site: Edgar Wallace - SE4 (1 memorial)
SE4, Tressilian Crescent, 6
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Edgar Wallace - SE4
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Edgar Wallace
Prolific writer: crime, novels, journalism, plays films. Born 7 Ashburnham Gr...
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Edgar Wallace - SE4
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London County Council
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