Plaque

Gavin Maxwell

Inscription

Gavin Maxwell, 1914 - 1969, naturalist and writer lived here, 1961 - 1965.

Site: Gavin Maxwell (1 memorial)

SW3, Paultons Square, 9

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

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Gavin Maxwell

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