Plaque

Jean Rhys

Erection date: 6/3/2012

Inscription

Jean Rhys, 1890 - 1979, writer lived here in flat 22, 1936 - 1938.
English Heritage

Site: Jean Rhys (1 memorial)

SW3, Paultons Square, Paultons House

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

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