Erection date: 1976
Greater London Council
George Meredith, O.M., 1828-1909, poet and novelist, lived here.
Site: George Meredith (1 memorial)
SW10, Hobury Street, 7
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
Erection date: 1976
Greater London Council
George Meredith, O.M., 1828-1909, poet and novelist, lived here.
SW10, Hobury Street, 7
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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