Erection date: 1931
Inscription
Sir Edwin Arnold, (1832-1904), poet and journalist, lived and died here.
L.C.C.
Site: Edwin Arnold (1 memorial)
SW5, Bolton Gardens, 31
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Edwin Arnold
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Edwin Arnold
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