Plaque

Olive Schreiner

Inscription

Olive Schreiner, 1855 - 1920, author, lived here.
London County Council 

Site: Olive Schreiner (1 memorial)

W2, Portsea Place, 16

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Olive Schreiner

Author, campaigner against war, against racism and for womans' vote.  Best re...

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London County Council

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