Erection date: 22/10/2012
Nobel Laureate, Harold Pinter, CH, CBE, 1930 - 2008, poet, playwright, actor, director was born and grew up here.
Clapton Pond Neighbourhood Action Group 2012
Plaque unveiled by his widow, Lady Antonia Fraser. It says he was born at this address, but in fact, his family didn't move here until some time after his birth.
E5, Thistlewaite Road, 19
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Harold Pinter
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Harold Pinter
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