Erection date: 1951
Inscription
London County Council
Ellen Terry, 1847-1928, actress, lived here.
Site: Ellen Terry - SW5 (1 memorial)
SW5, Barkston Gardens, 22
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Ellen Terry - SW5
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Ellen Terry
Born in Coventry. From an acting family her stage career started at age 8. Wh...
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Ellen Terry - SW5
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London County Council
Prior to the LCC London matters were run by church parishes. The LCC was the ...
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