Plaque

Lord Duncan-Sandys

Erection date: 15/2/2010

Inscription

Lord Duncan-Sandys, 1908 - 1987, politician and statesman, lived here, 1946 - 1986, unveiled by his grandson, the Lord Mayor of Westminster, Councillor Duncan Sandys, 15 February 2010.
City of Westminster 

Site: Lord Duncan-Sandys (1 memorial)

SW1, Vincent Square, 86

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

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Lord Duncan-Sandys

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Lord Duncan-Sandys

Politician. Born Edwin Duncan Sandys at the Manor House, Sandford Orcas, Dors...

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Westminster City Council

The ancient parish of St Margaret's was divided into St Margaret's and St Joh...

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Duncan Sandys

Lord Mayor of the City of Westminster. The youngest to be elected, in May 201...

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