Plaque

Norman Douglas

Erection date: 1980

Inscription

Norman Douglas 1868 - 1952 writer, lived here.
Greater London Council

The unusual shape of the plaque, is probably due to the fact that there is nowhere large enough on the face of the building, to erect the traditional circular version.

Site: Norman Douglas (1 memorial)

SW11, Albert Bridge Road, 63 Albany Mansions

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

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Norman Douglas

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Norman Douglas

Writer. Born George Norman Douglas in Thüringen, Austria, the son of a mounta...

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Greater London Council

Replaced the LCC. The GLC was abolished, some say, because Mrs Thatcher could...

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