Inscription
Howard Staunton, 1810 - 1874, British World Chess Champion, lived here, 1871 - 1874.
English Heritage
Site: Howard Staunton (1 memorial)
W11, Lansdowne Road, 117
Credit for this entry to: Bob Baker
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Howard Staunton
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Howard Staunton
British World Chess Champion. Promoted the use of standardised chess pieces, ...
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