Erection date: 1952
Gilbert Keith Chesterton, 1874 - 1936, poet, novelist and critic, lived here.
London County Council
W14, Warwick Gardens, 11
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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G K Chesterton - W14
Writer. Born 32 Sheffield Terrace, Campden Hill, as Gilbert Keith Chesterton....
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G K Chesterton - W14
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The new plaque (not shown) is rather brash but we like how the wording refers back to the earlier inscription.
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