Plaque

Edwin Arnold

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

Journalist and poet, Born at Gravesend. In 1852 he obtained the Newdigate pri...

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