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Greta Gynt bench

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In loving memory of Greta Gynt, 1916 - 2000.

Site: Greta Gynt bench (1 memorial)

W2, Hyde Park

This is one of the many benches on the north side of the path between the rose garden and the Serpentine cafe. Our thanks to Cathy and Geoff for telling us about the bench.

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Greta Gynt bench

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Greta Gynt

Actor. Born as Margrethe Woxholt in Oslo, Norway. Was in Britain aged 5 but b...

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