Plaque

Francis Place

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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