Plaque

Gordon of Greenwich

Inscription

Gordon of Greenwich loved here.
*****
English Hedonists
Mad in England

Site: Anchor Iron Wharf (4 memorials)

SE10, Ballast Quay, By 4 - 6

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

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