Plaque

George Cruikshank

Inscription

George Cruikshank, artist, lived here, from 1850 to 1878.
B: Sept.27th 1792. D: Feb.1st 1878.

{Almost hidden in the decorative border:}
Erected by the Society of Arts

Site: George Cruikshank (1 memorial)

NW1, Hampstead Road, 263

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George Cruikshank

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George Cruikshank

Engraver, caricaturist and illustrator, best known for his political caricatu...

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Royal Society of Arts

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