Plaque

Harold Pinter

Erection date: 22/10/2012

Inscription

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.

Site: Harold Pinter (1 memorial)

E5, Thistlewaite Road, 19

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

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Playwright, actor and director. He trained and performed as an actor before t...

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Clapton Pond Neighbourhood Action Group

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Lady Antonia Fraser

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