Erection date: 16/9/2011
English Heritage
Edward Whymper, 1840-1911, mountaineer, lived here, 1907-1911.
Plaque unveiled by Mick Fowler, president of the Alpine Club.
TW11, Waldegrave Road, 82
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Edward Whymper
Mountaineer and wood-engraver. Born at Lambeth Terrace, Kennington Road. He t...
This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
Edward Whymper
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Mountaineer and tax inspector. Born Michael Fowler in London. Voted "The Mout...
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Son of Baron de Stern. Started in his father's banking business but left in about 1910 to form his own, Herbert Stern & Co. First Baron Michelham. Died 26 Prince's Gate.
BBC football commentator: "some people are on the pitch...they think it's all over....it is now!". Born Lancashire. Bomber pilot in WW2, awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and Bar for 100 succ...
Unveiled by councillor Carolyn Keen, Lord Mayor of Westminster.
Gavin Ewart, 1916 - 1995, noted poet, FRSL, lived at Kenilworth Court. The Putney Society
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