Plaque

Georgette Heyer

Erection date: 5/6/2015

Inscription

Georgette Heyer 1902 - 1974 novelist was born here.
English Heritage

Unveiled by Stephen Fry.

Site: Georgette Heyer (1 memorial)

SW19, Woodside, 103

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

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Georgette Heyer

Novelist. Born at 103 Woodside, Wimbledon. From 1932, she produced one romanc...

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Stephen John Fry

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