Plaque

Gerard Manley Hopkins - SW15

Erection date: 1979

Inscription

Gerard Manley Hopkins SJ, 1844 - 1889, poet, lived and studied in Manresa House.
Greater London Council

The 'SJ' after his name means he was a Jesuit, a member of the Society of Jesus. 

Site: Gerard Manley Hopkins - SW15 (1 memorial)

SW15, Holybourne Avenue, Parkstead House, Roehampton University

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

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