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George Skanderbeg

Erection date: 28/11/2012

Inscription

{Front of plinth:}
George Kastrioti Skanderbeg, 1405 - 1468, invincible Albanian national hero, defender of western civilization.

{Right of plinth:}
Placed on: 28.11.2012, Initiated by: David Lloyd, Opened by Mal Berisha Rep. of Albania, Cllr Robert Davis DL and Cllr Susie Burbridge. Supported by: Sebra and Bra, crafted by Kreshnik Xhiku.

The unveiling took place on the 100th anniversary of Albanian independence.

Site: Lady Samuel's Garden (2 memorials)

W2, Corner of Inverness Terrace and Porchester Gardens

Another plaque on the wall, in the same style as the Viscountess's, reads: "This garden was refurbished by Westminster City Council in consultation with the Residents of Bayswater, January 1992."

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

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George Skanderbeg

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George Skanderbeg

Albanian national hero. Born George Kastrioti (or Castriota) Skanderbeg and a...

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BRA

Westminster City Council informs us that this acronym stands for 'Bayswater R...

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SEBRA

South East Bayswater Residents Association. A group formed to protect the spe...

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Mal Berisha

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Albania. Born in Tropoja. He ...

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Susie Burbridge

Westminster City Councillor.

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Robert Davis

Solicitor and Westminster Councillor. Mayor of Westminster 1996/97.

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Beatrice Viscountess Samuel

Beatrice Viscountess Samuel

{A second plaque on the same wall reads:} This garden was refurbished by West...

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