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.
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
G. K. Chesterton - birth
Writer. Born 32 Sheffield Terrace, Campden Hill, as Gilbert Keith Chesterton....
This section lists the other memorials at the same location as the memorial on this page:
G. K. Chesterton - birth
Prebendary Wilson Carlile, 1847 - 1942, founder of the Church Army, lived her...
Corbin Memorial Hall The Rev. John Corbin was pastor of Park Chapel, Crouch End from its commencement in 1856 to 1871. This stone is la...
You can just see the left edge of this plaque in our photo, on the pillar at the left.
English Heritage Sir Stafford Cripps, 1889-1952, statesman born here.
See Musee de la Resistance for more information on this plaque (in French).
{Left most double plaque - top:} LCC Lord Palmerston, 1784 - 1865, statesman, lived here. {Lower:} Tablet fixed - 1907 Premises rebuilt ...
