Gilbert Keith Chesterton was born here, 29th May 1874.
Are we proud of spotting this small, dark plaque? You bet we are!
W8, Sheffield Terrace, 32 - 34
Chesterton at 32. Carlile at 34, behind the scaffolding.
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G. K. Chesterton - birth
Writer. Born 32 Sheffield Terrace, Campden Hill, as Gilbert Keith Chesterton....
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G. K. Chesterton - birth
Prebendary Wilson Carlile, 1847 - 1942, founder of the Church Army, lived her...
{Either side of a cartouche/shield:}Mission founded 1887Buildings erected 190...
London County CouncilSir Edward Elgar, 1857 - 1934, composer, lived here, 189...
We failed to find this plaque in Dec-Jan 2017 so are grateful to Spitalfields...
