Plaque

James Elroy Flecker

Erection date: 1986

Inscription

Greater London Council
James Elroy Flecker, 1884-1915, poet and dramatist was born here.

Site: James Elroy Flecker (1 memorial)

SE13, Gilmore Road, 9

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

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James Elroy Flecker

Poet and playwright. Born as Herman James Elroy Flecker in Lewisham. His firs...

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Replaced the LCC. The GLC was abolished, some say, because Mrs Thatcher could...

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