Plaque

John Passmore Edwards - NW3

Erection date: 1988

Inscription

John Passmore Edwards, 1823 - 1911, journalist, editor and builder of free public libraries, lived here.
English Heritage

Site: John Passmore Edwards - NW3 (1 memorial)

NW3, Netherhall Gardens, 51

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

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Political and social reformer, politician, peace activist, and anti-slavery c...

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