Plaque

Mahatma Gandhi - W14

Erection date: 1986

Inscription

Mahatma Gandhi, 1869 - 1948, lived here as a law student.
Greater London Council

Gandhi lived here in the 1890s, whilst studying law at University College.

Site: Mahatma Gandhi - W14 (1 memorial)

W14, Baron's Court Road, 20

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

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Mahatma Gandhi - W14

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Mahatma Gandhi

Indian politician, instrumental in India's independence. Born as Mohandas Kar...

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Greater London Council

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