Plaque

Leicester Square

Leicester Square Leicester Square
Inscription

Her Majesty the Queen opened Leicester Square on 4th June 1992.
Westminster City Council: Councillor David Weeks - Leader of the Council

Site: Leicester Square (1 memorial)

WC2, Leicester Square

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Leicester Square

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Westminster City Council

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Queen Elizabeth II

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David Weeks

David Weeks is a former Conservative Leader of Westminster City Council and s...

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