Plaque

George Grossmith, Snr

Inscription

London County Council
George Grossmith, 1847 - 1912, actor and author, lived here.

Site: George Grossmith (1 memorial)

NW1, Dorset Square, 28

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George Grossmith, Snr

Born London. Entertainer and author. Created a number of the great Gilbert an...

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