Plaque

Milton in Bread Street

Inscription

The poet and statesman, John Milton, was born 1608 in Bread Street.
City of London

Site: Milton in Bread Street (1 memorial)

EC4, Bread Street

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Milton in Bread Street

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John Milton

Poet, essayist, playwright, historian, and diplomat. Born in the house called...

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Milton in Bread Street

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Corporation of the City of London

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