Plaque

Martina Osterberg

Erection date: 1999

Inscription

Martina Bergman Ősterberg 1849-1915, Pioneer of Physical Education for Women, lived and worked here.

Site: Martina Osterberg (1 memorial)

NW6, Broadhurst Gardens, 1

Credit for this entry to: Matt Brown

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Martina Bergman Ősterberg

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