Plaque

John Compton

Erection date: 20/5/2013

Inscription

John Compton, 1876 - 1957, organ builder, lived here, 1930 - 1957.
Ealing Civic Society
Ealing Council
Hanger Hill (East) R.A.

Site: John Compton (1 memorial)

W5, Audley Road, 37

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

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