Inscription
Greater London Council
John Linnell, 1792 - 1882, painter lived here.
William Blake, 1757 - 1827, poet and artist, stayed here as his guest.
Site: Linnell & Blake (1 memorial)
NW3, North End, Old Wyldes
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Linnell & Blake
Subjects commemorated i
William Blake
Poet and artist. Except for 3 years spent on the coast near Bognor, Blake liv...
John Linnell
Painter of landscapes and portraits. The picture is a self-portrait. Born Lon...
This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
Linnell & Blake
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Greater London Council
Replaced the LCC. The GLC was abolished, some say, because Mrs Thatcher could...
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