Plaque

Maria Dickin

Maria Dickin Maria Dickin

Erection date: 8/10/2015

Inscription

Maria Dickin, 1870 - 1951, promoter of animal welfare and founder of the PDSA, was born here.
English Heritage

Site: Maria Dickin (1 memorial)

E9, Cassland Road, 41

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

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Maria Dickin

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People's Dispensary for Sick Animals

Known as the PDSA, it was founded by Maria Dickin to provide free care for si...

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Maria Dickin

Social reformer and animal welfare pioneer. Born at 1 Farrington Terrace (Now...

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