Plaque

Frank Matcham - Shepherd's Bush

Inscription

Frank Matcham (1854 - 1920) theatre architect, designed this theatre.
Frank Matcham Society

Site: Frank Matcham - Shepherd's Bush (1 memorial)

W12, Shepherd's Bush Green, O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire

The plaque is on the right of the semi-circular covers of the ticket offices.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Frank Matcham - Shepherd's Bush

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Shepherd's Bush Empire

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Frank Matcham

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