Erection date: 1899
Elizabeth Barrett Barrett, poetess, afterwards wife of Robert Browning, lived here, 1838 - 1846.
'Barrett Barrett' was indeed her maiden name (ensuring one's inheritance sometimes required abnormal naming commitments). The text and sentiment of this plaque seems particularly non-PC to the modern ear.
W1, Wimpole Street, 50
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Elizabeth Barrett Browning plaque
Elizabeth Barrett married Robert Browning in the St Marylebone Church facing ...
This section lists the other memorials at the same location as the memorial on this page:
Elizabeth Barrett Browning plaque
Elizabeth Barrett Browning, 1806 - 1861, poet, lived in a house on this site,...
This Neo-Tudor block has a better-maintained twin on the other side of the road to the right. The plaque is on the bricks between the bas...
As you can see in this photo, the plaque was unveiled inside, on a table, with a promise: "The stone memorial will have a permanent home ...
C. B. Fry, 1872 - 1956, all-round sportsman, was born here. English Heritage
Below two of the ground floor windows, on the stone window surrounds, are carved about 15 sets of initials (including E. K. G.; F. E.; K....
Burnt at the stake in Uxbridge for his Protestant beliefs. Aged 23. He was charged with not doing deference to Romish ceremonies, and was condemned by Bishop Bonner, his cause not being heard. T...
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