Plaque

Harold Abrahams

Inscription

Harold Abrahams, 1899 - 1978, Olympic athlete, lived here.
English Heritage

Site: Harold Abrahams (1 memorial)

NW11, Hodford Road, 2, Hodford Lodge

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Harold Abrahams

Track and field athlete. Coached by Scipio Africanus Mussabini. Olympic champ...

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