Plaque

Nigel Playfair

Erection date: 1965

Inscription

London County Council
Sir Nigel Playfair, 1874-1934, actor-manager lived here.

Site: Nigel Playfair (1 memorial)

SW7, Pelham Crescent, 26

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

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Nigel Playfair

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Nigel Playfair

Actor and theatre manager. Born Nigel Ross Playfair in London. In 1918 he for...

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Nigel Playfair

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London County Council

Prior to the LCC London matters were run by church parishes. The LCC was the ...

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