Inscription
London County Council
Francis Place, 1771 - 1854, political reformer, lived here, 1833 - 1851.
Site: Francis Place (1 memorial)
SW3, Brompton Square, 21
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Francis Place
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Francis Place
Political reformer. Born Drury Lane, into a working family. He became involve...
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Francis Place
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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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