Plaque

Michael Powell

Inscription

Michael Powell, 1905 - 1990, film director, lived here, 1951 - 1971.
Directors Guild of Great Britain {with their logo at the bottom}

Site: Michael Powell and Marcus Stone (2 memorials)

W14, Melbury Road, 8

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

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Michael Powell

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Michael Powell

Born Michael Latham Powell at Howletts, Bekesbourne, near Canterbury, Kent. H...

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Directors Guild of Great Britain

A professional organisation representing directors across all aspects of the ...

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Marcus Stone

Marcus Stone

Marcus Stone, 1840 - 1921, artist, lived here, 1877 - 1921. English Heritage

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