Plaque

Mary Shelley

Erection date: 2003

Inscription

English Heritage
Mary Shelley, 1797-1851, author of Frankenstein, lived here, 1846-1851.

Site: Mary Shelley (1 memorial)

SW1, Chester Square, 24

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

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This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Mary Shelley

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Frankenstein

Character created by Mary Shelley in her eponymous book. The Somers Town Mur...

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Mary Shelley

Born in London, at the Polygon building in Somers Town. Parents: William Godw...

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Mary Shelley

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