Plaque

J. Arthur Rank

Erection date: 21/5/2012

Inscription

J. Arthur Rank, 1888 - 1972, industrialist and film producer worked here. English Heritage.

Site: J. Arthur Rank (1 memorial)

W1, South Street, 38, Aberconway House

Built 1922, architect: John Murray Easton.

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

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J. Arthur Rank

Flour miller and film-maker. Born Joseph Arthur Rank at Chestnut Villas, Hold...

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