Plaque

Lord Reith - SW1

Erection date: 1995

Inscription

Lord Reith, 1889 - 1971, first Director-General of the BBC, lived here, 1924 - 1930.
English Heritage 

Site: Lord Reith - SW1 (1 memorial)

SW1, Barton Street, 6

The plaque is located on the side of the building in Cowley Street.

2024: The Daily Mail reports that the house is for sale, with lots of photos.

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

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