Plaque

Osbert Lancaster

Inscription

Sir Osbert Lancaster, 1908 - 1986, cartoonist and writer, was born here.
English Heritage

Site: Osbert Lancaster (1 memorial)

W11, Elgin Crescent, 79

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Cartoonist and writer. Son of Robert, grandson of Sir William, he was born at...

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