Erection date: 23/6/2011
English Heritage
John Rae, 1813-1893, Arctic explorer, lived and died here.
Plaque unveiled by Ray Mears.
W14, Lower Addison Gardens, 4
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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