Plaque

King George's Field - E3 - Tredegar Square - right

Inscription

King George's Field

The numbers at the right hand edge of the plaque seem to be graffiti.

Site: King George's Field - E3 - Tredegar Square (2 memorials)

E3, Tredegar Square

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This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
King George's Field - E3 - Tredegar Square - right

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King George V

Reigned: 1910 - 1936.  Born third in line to the throne, after his father (wh...

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This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
King George's Field - E3 - Tredegar Square - right

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King George's Fields Foundation

After the death of King George V the Lord Mayor of London set up a committee ...

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This section lists the other memorials at the same location as the memorial on this page:
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