Plaque

Joseph Grimaldi - Graywood Court

Inscription

On this site stood Fallow Cottage, the home of Joseph Grimaldi, actor and famous clown, 1778 - 1837.
The Finchley Society

Site: Joseph Grimaldi - Graywood Court (1 memorial)

N12, Graywood Court, 6

There was another plaque to Grimaldi's home very close by.

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

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Joseph Grimaldi - Graywood Court

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Joseph Grimaldi

Pantomime clown appearing at Sadler's Wells, Drury Lane and Covent Garden the...

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Cobley Farm and Fallow Farm

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Joseph Grimaldi - Graywood Court

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Finchley Society

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