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Giro & von Hoesch

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"Giro", Ein treuer begleiter! London im februar 1934, Hoesch
{a true companion!}

Site: Giro & von Hoesch (1 memorial)

SW1, Carlton House Terrace, 9

This space, including the stylish garage ramp, was once the garden to number 9. The building's current occupants, The Royal Society, provide interesting details of its history.

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Giro & von Hoesch

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Giro

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Leopold von Hoesch

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