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
Mountaineer and tax inspector. Born Michael Fowler in London. Voted "The Mout...
Spencer Frederick Gore, 1878 - 1914, painter, lived and worked here, 1909 - 1912. English Heritage
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