Plaque

Jessica Tandy

Inscription

Jessica Tandy, 1909 - 1994, actress and star of 'Driving Miss Daisy', was born here.
London Borough of Hackney

Site: Jessica Tandy (1 memorial)

E5, Geldeston Road, 58a

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

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Driving Miss Daisy

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