Erection date: 2004
Edvard Grieg, 1843 - 1907, Norwegian composer, stayed here when performing in London.
English Heritage
SW4, Clapham Common North Side, 47
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Edvard Grieg
Composer. Born Edvard Hagerup Grieg in Bergen, Norway, of Scottish descent (t...
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Edvard Grieg
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